Following simple rules can help everyone to look good and live a healthy and long life. Serious lifestyle moderation may increase the quality of living, uplift the immune system, shape the body's figure and improve overall welfare.
Movement
Even the lightest exercise may help to increase movement rates, burn extra calories, enhance the metabolic rate, and keep joints flexible. This does not have to be hard. It is most advisable to embed aerobic activity into everyday life: walking the dog, tossing balls with friends, gardening, or anything else that moves the limbs.
Cutting down the fat
Fried foods, burgers and other obviously fatty junk food are to avoid. Milk products are welcome, but only in low fat versions. Mayonnaise, margarine, butter and sauces should be used in very small amounts, as well as nuts and sandwich meats. Fat free cheeses and mayonnaise and substitute butter are available in nearly every grocery store.Tobacco
Tobacco is the most significant preventable cause of death and illness. Even long-term exposure to secondhand smoke can be hazardous and may cause cancers of the lung, mouth, lip, tongue, esophagus, kidney, and bladder, as well as cardiovascular disease,; chronic lung diseases and can cause low-weight births. Stress management
There are many techniques for successful stress management such as meditation, yoga,and binaural beats. The most effective and easiest way should be to arm one's self with positive thoughts. At least 30 minutes a day of pleasant and relaxing activities should do the trick, like having a hot bath, a walk on the beach, visiting a friend, listening to soothing music, watching a funny movie, having a massage. It is advisable to avoid difficult people and learn to count to ten before letting the feeling of anger overwhelm.
Protection from pollution
One should avoid smoke-filled quarters, high traffic areas, breathing in highway fumes and exercising near busy roads. Planting shrubbery in the yard may put off pollution and dirt from the streets from reaching the house.Flossing the teeth
Studies show there is a direct connection between flossing the teeth and longevity. It still is not clear why this happens. One of the explanations may be that people who floss tend to be more consciousness about the health issues.Excessive Drinking
The effects of alcohol abuse might be catastrophic to the health but a glass of wine per day can protect against heart disease.
Genetics
Genetics influence the health and one’s chances of developing certain diseases. However, it is just the potential humans carry. Prevention is possible and often effective, for most of inherited diseases. Following these simple rules for a healthy lifestyle helps a person control their own destiny.
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