As we age, we want to become healthier in order to continue doing our activities of daily living.  It’s at this stage wherein we’re looking for ways to improve our health. Based on what I’ve read, heard and watched over the years, here are some ways on how you can become a healthier, happy person. 

Drink more water.

One of the best ways is to drink more water.  Most of us aren’t getting the recommended amount of water we need. Instead of reaching for a soda or unhealthy beverage, why not reach for that glass of water instead.  Water is free from the faucet from your very own kitchen! So drink up and make it a point to drink at least 2 liters of water per day.

Eat a balanced diet.

Eating well is also very important.  Healthy foods are full of the important substances that our body needs.  Healthy foods are also low in calories which will help keep our bodies at a healthy weight.  It’s ok to have something bad once in a while, but too much junk food is not good for our bodies.

Supplement as needed.

We need vitamins and nutrients to become healthier and stay healthy.  We encourage you to make sure you’re getting the vitamins and nutrients that you need every day. Take on dietary supplements but don’t heavily rely on them. The key to achieving your daily requirement of vitamins is to follow a strict diet rich in omega 3 fatty acids and calcium.

Get more sleep.

More and better sleep is also key to good health. Sleep is needed to repair and restore the body.  Get at least 6 to 8 hours of sleep per day and you’ll feel rejuvenated, energized and happier when you wake up the next day.

Exercise and sweat out all those toxins!

Exercising as often as possible is also necessary.  Exercise keeps us in shape and helps boost our metabolism. Not only is exercise important for our physical health, but it’s important for our emotional health as well.  If there’s a gym near you’re house or work, we strongly encourage you to join and sign up a friend or loved one as well.

Be positive and strive to be happy at all times.

Finding your emotional balance is also key.  Inner turmoil needs to be dealt with in a healthy way such as talking to a mental health professional or using methods of distressing that don’t involve abusing food, alcohol, or other substances.

Nothing new here but it helps just to write it down and read it!

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