Whether you are poor or rich,
there are basic steps you can take to improve and prolong life and also protect
your health and that of your family. By
taking care of your health, you can greatly increase the quality of your life
and avoid shortening it. By word and
living an exemplary life, you can also teach your children to form good habits
which will result in good health. In
this post, I will talk about 4 basic health keys that will help you live a
healthy and quality life.
Tip 1: Guard Your Health.
Keep yourself and your home
clean. According to U.S Center for Disease Control and Prevention’s report, 80
percent of infections are said to be passed on through unclean hands. So wash your hands regularly especially
before eating, preparing food, touching a wound, animal, changing a baby’s
diaper and using the toilet. Try as much
as possible to keep your hands away from your mouth and eyes. Take your bath at least twice a day, use soap
and water, use mild soaps and antiseptics.
Brush and floss your teeth at least two times a day (After meal and
before going to bed). Keep your clothes
clean always including your bed linens.
Always ensure that your home is neat and tidy. Eliminate any place where mosquito can breed;
Use treated mosquito nets and insect repellants to ward off ants and insects. Dispose garbage, litter and rotten foods
properly and keep your toilet clean always.
Avoid Infectious Diseases. Do
not expose yourself to danger. Take
vaccinations to prevent some infections.
When dealing with persons with infectious diseases like cold or flu,
avoid physical contacts with their nasal secretions and saliva so that the
illness will not be passed to you. Also
be wise and cautious when you come in contact with people with blood related
diseases like HIV/AIDS. Avoid sex
relationship and fluid contact with them.
Do not engage in habits that can give you injury. If you smoke, quit to avoid heart disease,
lung cancer and stroke.
Tip 2: Eat Healthy.
Eat real foods especially fresh fruits and vegetables. Processed
and canned foods usually contain high level of sugar, salt and fats which are
associated with heart disease, cancer, obesity and other serious illnesses. Steam and bake your food instead of
frying. Use more of herbs and spices to
cut down on salt. Avoid eating too much
food at a time. Dish your food in small
quantities and encourage your children to do so. Most of all drink plenty of water and other
fluids that do not contain much sugar.
These liquids aid digestion, cleanses your body, keeps the skin healthy
and help in reducing your weight. Do not
take much alcohol, soft drinks and avoid smoking of tobacco products.
Tip 3: Take Care of Your Body.
Sleep well especially at
night. Studies show that adults need
seven to eight hours of sleep every day and children more to be able to perform
well. Sleep is critical to good health. It strengthens the immune system and cuts down
the risk of infection. Always go for
medical checkups and go to the hospital when you are sick. Do not indulge in self medication; this is
because some illnesses require professional medical attention and to diagnose them
early is much better and less expensive.
Tip 4: Exercise Your Body.
No matter how old or young you
may be, exercising your body will help you lead a physically active life. It will also help you feel happier, think
more clearly and be more productive. You
can exercise your body through jogging, walking, biking and other spotting
activities. You can as well register for
a gym if your have the time. It is also important to use your foot to trek to
short distances instead of cars, buses and trains. Use the staircase instead of
elevators. These activities will help
you break a sweat and get your heart breath faster and this helps to prevent
heart attack.
When you start making these modifications
in your life, do not try to get it right at the same time thereby inflicting
pains on your body, do it gradually. It
takes a while to adopt a new style of life. Nevertheless, it is good to start doing
something than not doing anything at all.
Even if you did not see results immediately, don't worry, if you persist,
you will get a great result.
Stop those activities that
will shorten your life, rather help yourself to fulfill the days that God has
given you on the earth.
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