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Monday, February 16, 2015

Eight steps to improve your health significantly

Your health is your biggest asset because you can enjoy your wealth only if you are physically fit. Here are a few steps that cost nothing but can improve your health significantly.

Go jogging instead of gymming

Jogging is a great way to exercise and costs nothing. Cancel the expensive membership at the local gym and hit the track instead. Even running 1 km a day can make a significant difference to your health.

Ditch that elevator

Avoid taking the lift whenever possible because walking up the stairs is good for your heart and circulation. It won't hurt you if you need to go up just 1 or 2 floors. It's a simple exercise you can do even at work.

Spend some time in the sun

We now spend a lot of our leisure time indoors. Not getting enough sunlight can lead to Vitamin D deficiency, which can cause bone problems. Spend at least 10-15 minutes a day in the sun to top up on the vital vitamin.

Swim your way to slimness

Forget saunas, slimming pills and other new-fangled ways of losing weight. Swimming is a more effective way to a perfect body. For every 10 minutes of swimming, an individual burns 80-100 calories.

Don't let TV, Net deprive you of sleep

Are you feeling sleep deprived? You could be spending too much time before the TV or on the Net. An adult needs at 6-7 hours of sleep a day. If you are not sleeping enough, it will show in your behavior and ability to focus.

Don't eat out, carry lunch

Do you eat lunch outside? It is fine once in a while but if you eat junk food every day, you may be asking for trouble. Take lunch from home instead of eating out. Home cooked food is not only hygienic but is also easy on the wallet.

Drink more water

Doctors recommend drinking 8-10 glasses of water a day. This is necessary to flush out harmful toxins from the body and keep vital organs in good shape. Add a spoonful of lemon juice to an early morning glass of water to make it more effective.

Take a balanced diet

balanced diet that includes carbohydrates, protiens, fats, minerals and fibre in moderate quantities is essential for good health. Eat a lot of fruit and vegetables to ensure that your digestive system is in fine fettle.

Source:-The Economic Times

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