Sabtu, 27 Oktober 2012

10 Ways for a Long and Healthy Life


Everybody wants to stay fit and healthy as long as possible forever. Natural healthy is better than other. Just keep the body and mind. With a healthy lifestyle, you can even contribute a lot to it. The most important factors are diet, exercise, relaxation and sleep, absence of social drugs and a positive attitude. A conscious way of life increases your chances of staying healthy to a ripe old age. Here are 10 important tips on what you can do to protect your health and quality of life for long:


First Proper diet
Few things are more important for the maintenance of health as a healthy diet. At least five servings of fruits and vegetables a day, preferably raw, in all colors and varieties. Little meat, lots of plant carbohydrates, plenty of legumes, low fat dairy products and low in fat - this not only keeps our vital functions, but also strengthens the immune system.

Second Sufficient drinking
Lack of water harms the human body: As water is an important part of the body cells, but also the main component of the blood, not only the blood can not flow properly, if we drink too little. The entire body is supplied worse, brain power and concentration to leave. Suitable thirst quenchers are water, fruit juice or herbal tea. The German Nutrition Society recommends that the adult human daily intake of at least two liters of liquid.

Third Regular exercise
Regular aerobic exercise is good for body and soul, and the best way to bring the body in the form of the organism and on tours. Exercise helps to strengthen the body's defenses to reduce symptoms of stress and prevent cardio-vascular diseases, diabetes, obesity and osteoporosis. Even the brain power at the age was reduced.
Any kind of physical activity contributes to your well-being: the minimum to prevent diseases is, at half an hour of light movements 5-7 times a week. It's never too late to start with sports. Even someone who starts at age benefited from the positive effects almost immediately.

4th Plenty of fresh air and light
Oxygen wakes the spirit and mobilizing the body's defenses. Therefore, please - even in winter - every day to fresh air. Another positive effect if we stay out, we get more light, which improves our mood. In daylight, namely the neurotransmitter Serotonin is that lightens the mood. Even in very bad weather, it is much brighter outside than indoors. In addition, light is important for the production of vitamin D - essential for strong bones.

5th Relaxation for the compensation
Stress, stress and mental stress weaken the resistance, disturbances in the balance between tension and relaxation can lead to serious mental and physical illnesses. So at least when out of hand stress and agitation, it is time to shift down a gear. Relaxation techniques such as autogenic training, progressive muscle relaxation according to Jacobsen or yoga can help again to find balance and serenity.

6th Enough sleep and regular
Sleep is a basic need that we must also meet regularly as eating and drinking. It is an essential basis of life and the basis for development, health and wellbeing. In sleep, the metabolism is shifted down a gear down, however, the repair mechanisms into overdrive.
The immune system, the digestive system, the cardiovascular system, the nervous system and the brain need sleep to regenerate. Sun, for example, recent studies show that people who regularly sleep too little, have a much higher risk of heart attack.

7th Keen's Brain Training
"Stimulate yourself, brings blessings" - this saying is true not only for our bodies, but for our brain. Because just like our muscles, the brain will be busy - and for a lifetime. If the brain is not on their toes, they degrade viz. Conversely, the brain can train like a muscle. To stay mentally fit, the brain need daily exercise.

8th Health risk social drugs
Smoking is injurious to health and that each cigarette! However, it is never too late to quit smoking - even after years of nicotine addiction, it will benefit your health. So after 10 years of smoking cessation, the risk of lung cancer is again comparable to that in non-smokers;. After 15 years the risk of cardiovascular disease
Moderate consumption of alcohol is generally not harmful - in moderation it can also have positive effects. However, it should remain in a small glass and several alcohol-free days per week, for a risk-free alcohol consumption does not exist.

9th Healthy relationships
Whether you like it or not, everyone is involved in a network of relationships. The success of human relationships is an important factor for the quality of life, mental and physical health. Vibrant and fulfilling relationships - these start at a healthy relationship with yourself and life.

10th Yes to Life
People with a positive mental attitude are deemed to have better psychological coping strategies. They are composed of less stress, thereby protecting their defenses. In addition, positive-minded people better laugh at themselves and thereby demonstrate sovereignty and serenity.
Openness, for example, in an exchange with people with different backgrounds and lifestyles, helps to maintain flexibility. After all, who is trapped in ever-repeating patterns of life limited, experience opportunities. And takes the opportunity to leave his brain to stay active.

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