Health is our greatest and most precious wealth.
There are simple things we can do to stay healthy.
A healthy lifestyle is an approach to physical, mental, emotional and spiritual well being.
Breathing: How do you breath? Shallow breathing has no benefit.
Deep breathing helps to eliminate toxins and nourish the body with oxygen.
When you breathe put your fingers on your belly button, yes, your belly button, and feel your stomach expand.
Your shoulders should not move.
You know you are breathing properly when you can feel your stomach expand as you inhale and contract as you exhale.
Slow down: Everyone is in a hurry.
So many of us choose to live in the fast lane.
There is fast food, instant this and that, hi- speed, fast everything all for the sake of instant gratification.
Where does this way of life take us? It leads to stress, a bundle of nerves, ulcers, panic attacks, respiratory and cardiovascular disorders, fragmented relationships, irritability and other dis-ease.
Slow down.
What is the point in surrounding ourselves with toys and more toys, beautiful homes and stuff and barely have time to enjoy these? Why do we make such an effort to spend "quality time" with our loved ones? Shouldn't quality time be spontaneous? Why should it be booked like any other appointments? Do we really need all those activities we undertake? Shopping or sometimes called retail therapy can be hazardous to the pocketbook.
It does not solve any problems.
Learn to say NO, if this is an imposition to your leisure time.
Is it necessary to work such long hours? Why take work home? We all need a break from work.
Cell phone is taking up so much of our time.
Anywhere and everywhere, people just can not turn off their cell phones.
Why not enjoy a family meal on the table with stimulating conversation.
This spells quality time.
Don't we have meals everyday? Try to get home early, enjoy a pleasant meal, then put your feet up as you cozy up to your loved ones.
Play some games or watch television or go out for an evening walk.
Enjoy the fresh air.
Diet and exercise Dieting is a multi -million dollar industry.
How effective are these programs? Ask the ones who join these.
There is no need to spend time and money and make such an effort to watch your diet.
If you are really serious about your diet and nutrition, no one can do this better but you.
Arm yourself with good information and with dedicated effort, you can maintain a good diet.
Join a health club.
It can be fun.
It is a social night, a night out with the ladies while keeping physically fit.
Plan your own exercise program, alone or with your family.
Eating habits It is wise to be conscious of our lifestyle and habits.
Start with nutrition, eating habits and exercise routine.
Do you know that eating slowly can help you lose a few pounds a day? Multiply that and imagine how well you can control your weight just by eating slowly.
Chew your food properly, put down that fork after your food intake, this will surely slow you down.
Don't wolf down your food, this is asking for gas pains and added pounds.
Quiet time and meditation We all need our space.
A few minutes a day of quiet time can do wonders to our psyche.
It helps us get in touch with our intuition, it sharpens our perception and makes us a calmer person.
Meditation quietens the clutter in our minds.
With the advent of technology, there are all kinds of information on the internet on this subject, on any subject for that matter.
However, it is important to be cautious about everything that is in print, electronic or hard print.
We are responsible for our own health.
No one can do a better job but us.
The health supplements we pump into our system is not the absolute answer.
Relaxation from an exotic vacation to get away from it all lasts only for so long.
Pill popping is not healthy, as well, it is addictive.
It is how we treat our mind, body and spirit daily that keeps us healthy, wealthy and relaxed.
It spells a good life, everyday,