10 TIPS FOR A BETTER HEALTH

No matter what age, no matter what state, you can begin now to take steps towards a better health and feeling great. Here's a list of ten (10) suggestions to get you started.

1. Check your weight. Many disorders are directly attributed to being overweight. Use the BMI Calculator to determine if you're over-weight, under-weight or even obese.

2. Drink less. Most people are unaware that regularly drinking alcohol can lead to a wide range of long-term problems, including cancer, stroke, kidney problems n heart attacks.

3. Eat less salt and fat. Too much salt in your food can cause high blood pressure and make you 3x more likely to develop heart disease or have a stroke.

4. Exercise regularly. The benefits of exercise aren't limited to losing weight. Even a small amount of regular activity can lower d risk of developing major chronic diseases such as coronary heart disease, stroke and type 2 diabetes. 

 5. Eat more fruits and vegetables. Fruits and veggies are super, nutrient-dense foods if consumed right. Eaten in their variety of colors, they nourish the heart, the eyes, the skin, and virtually every organ of the body. Additionally, no one ever grew fat while feasting on fruits :)

6. Keep stress in check. Stress decimates your immune levels and if left unchecked can lead to further health problems such as high blood pressure, anxiety, and depression.

7. Improve your sleep. Not getting enough can affect your relationships, your performance at work, and it can delay recovery from illness.

 

8. Quit smoking. The health benefits of quitting are immediate. After 20 mins your pulse and blood pressure return to normal. After 24hrs your lungs start to clear. After 3 days you can breathe more easily and your energy increases.

 

9. Get a health test. Many people don't notice any symptoms when they have a sexually transmitted infection like Chlamydia or gonorrhea. For example, Chlamydia if left untreated can affect a woman's ability to get pregnant.

 

10. Check that lump. Sometimes, noticing a small change, like a lump, changes to a mole, or unexplained weight loss, can make a big difference to your health.

No one can go back to re-write the past but anyone can start today to script the future of their dreams. Determine in your heart to make the right choices today - eat right, drink right, and exercise. Why? Cos your body matters :)

To your health & wellness,

AdeDolamu