Health Starts from Within
The general rule in life is that you get out of things what you put into them, and your body is a prime example. A lifestyle that promotes physical, mental and spiritual wellness leads to health and happiness. Here’s a few tips on how to get the most out of your mind, body and soul.
Faith first
Your body is only as strong as your mind and your faith is a powerful way to strengthen yourself from in inside out. Establish relationship with your church and God, and you’ll find that other healthy habits fall into place. If you have a problem with substance abuse, church is also an excellent outlet where you can find support during your journey to sobriety. Women are especially susceptible to the effects of alcohol and the risk of breast cancer rises significantly in women who consume just one drink each day. Men and women alike often drink to reduce stress, which can be circumvented to a large degree by attending church , according to Marino Bruce, a professor at Vanderbilt University.
You are what you eat
Once you get your mind right and your soul aligned with your faith, you can get started focusing on all things physical. Your most important priority here is to simply eat healthy foods . A diet full of real foods – those with their nutrition intact – will have a positive effect on your bones, muscles, heart, brain, and everything that makes you you . Healthy Living Made Simple summarizes the effects of food by saying that what you eat has, “a powerful impact on your body – inside and out.”
Just keep moving
A balanced diet leads to sustained energy and endurance, which means you can exercise and reap further health and wellness benefits. Regular physical activity will help you avoid excessive strain and injuries to your muscles. A 30-minute jog pre-faced with 15 minutes of exercise and wrapped up with a 10-minute walk to cool down is a great way to care for your physical health each day. Premier Orthopaedics explains that people who exercise have stronger muscles than their stagnant same-age peers. In addition to jogging, healthy weight-bearing exercises for adults include dancing, jumping rope and even hiking up steep terrain.
Keep your joints on point
Your mind and muscles can only get you so far if you don’t maintain your ability to move without pain. The health of your joints is just as important as any other feature of your body. Performing exercises that promote joint maneuverability can help you avoid chronic pain conditions, such as arthritis. Science Daily attests that there are many factors that contribute to joint health , but notes that obesity at any age can contribute to osteoarthritis and other inflammatory conditions in your most vulnerable joints – the hips and knees.
Sleep it off
Finally, the amount of sleep you get each night has a serious impact on your physical and mental health. Common wisdom notes that adults need approximately eight hours of brain-boosting sleep each night. This is just enough time for the body to complete five REM sleep cycles, which is when the mind is most active and the body is most relaxed. Getting the right amount of sleep each night can lower your chances of obesity, improve productivity and concentration. Sleep may even lower your chances of developing serious health problems including type II diabetes.
Many of the most damaging health conditions can be prevented, or at least diminished, by keeping your body healthy. But that starts with working on how you feel about yourself and the world around you. So keep the faith, fill your plate with a healthy and bountiful harvest, get enough sleep and keep your muscles and joints on the move.
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