Friday, May 29, 2009

Health of a Lifetime

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We all know that being healthy is a very important factor of living. Without good health, a person may not live his/her life properly. This only means that having a healthy body is really important especially if you are into sports. It’s because being fit and healthy will allow you to compete with other athletes. So here are some tips on how to maintain an active body and a healthy lifestyle.
  1. Don’t Smoke - Smoking is capable of harming your health which in turn damages the lungs, brain, and other internal organs of the body. Smoking is addictive as well because of nicotine which is found in tobacco.
  2. Drink More Water- Did you know that the human body is composed of 60-70 % water? The water in the body helps every system work properly. Water also replaces the lost fluid in the body. Without water, your body would become dehydrated and would weaken in the long run. Your body’s ability to do activities would slow down also. So drink more water because a person can’t survive more than three days without it.
  3. Eat a Variety of Foods- A person must eat a wide variety of healthy foods that includes fruits, vegetables, meat, and fish. Eat foods that are rich in high-fiber because it helps in getting rid of toxins in your body. Try to absorb as many nutrients and minerals as you can in order to be competitive.
  4. Relax for 20 minutes a day - Rest is important for the body to cope up with everyday stress. Try to relax by lying somewhere comfortable, breathing slowly through your nostrils, and deeply from your abdomen. Take time to rest because your body also reflects what you are as a person and keeping it healthy is important.
  5. Floss every Day - Having a fabulous teeth is also part of being healthy. Keep your teeth clean by flossing every after meal. Flossing can prevent gum disease which would lead to inflammatory reactions, which can trigger heart failure and stroke if left untreated.
  6. Get Active - Try exercising once in a while. Your body needs some action and the best way to get it is by working out. It doesn’t really need to be a very tough workout but you can do a 20-30 minute walking or aerobic activities.
These are just some tips on how to maintain healthy and fit. You need to keep in mind that your body has certain limitations. Why is why if you maintain a healthy body, you would become successful in the future because of the long life that you would certainly have.


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