Posted by Kirsten Monzon in Wellness on October 21, 2009
Staying healthy is one of the most essential ingredients of a happy life. Here are the ways and means on how to stay healthy:
1. Immunize
Immunizations are the best bargain in health care. When you immunize, you prevent illness for your family and help prevent epidemics in your community.
2. Keep Moving
Any way you define it, fitness is essential to good health. Even moderate exercise makes a huge difference both on how you feel and what illness you get.
3. Eat Right
Eating a well balanced, low fat diet of wholesome foods will keep you energetic and free of many illnesses
4. Control Stress
Even with a hectic schedule or hurried life style, you can prevent stress from undermining your health.
5. Be Smoke Free
Smokers who quit gain tremendous health benefits. They will no longer place themselves of any risk of diseases due to smoking.
6. Avoid Drugs and Excess Alcohol
When you say “NO” to drugs and limit what you drink, you prevent accidents and illnesses and avoid a lot of problems for yourself and your family.
7. Put Safety First
Safety at home, at work, and at play, safe driving, firearm safety, will all keep you healthy.
8. Pursue Healthy Pleasures
Take naps relax during meals, play with kids, care for a pet, they all can add to your health.
9. Think Well of Yourself
A good self image is a foundation of good health.
10. Promote Peace
Peace at earth begins at home. Seek nonviolent ways of resolving conflicts at home, at school, at work, and in your community.