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Wednesday, April 29, 2009

The road to good health

By Jeff Cline

The road to good health can be smooth if you commit yourself. In this article we will discuss some steps you can take down the road to good health. Many people want to walk that road, but just need the guidance to start the path. One of the best ways to get the ball rolling is to insure you have good health insurance so you are sure to get good medical care.

The first step down the road is recognizing any bad habits you may have. Before you can change a bad habit you must recognize the bad habit. Once you do this you can face the demon head on. It could be smoking, drinking soft drinks or watching too much TV.

One very important thing to keep in mind to ward off getting discouraged is that it takes about six months of consistent commitment to create a new habit or change an old one. This is why you must me so patient.

Ok, so now let's talk about healthy habits. Making an effort to eat healthier is a conscious effort of awareness. Just becoming aware of what you eat and how it processes and effects your body and knowing what you need to eat is key to eating better.

One of the most obvious ways to start down the path of good health is getting in shape. Many recommend exercising at least 3 days a week for a minimum of 30 minutes. But making small daily changes in your routine can make a difference. Take the stairs instead of the elevator or park in the last parking spot and walk.

Stress plays a big part in our health. Many do not think about it, but it can tremendously hinder our efforts of achieving good health. This is why we must learn the best ways to cope with stress. Stress is inevitable!

Some people may need medication, but most can use some simple relaxation methods. Everyone should try to have at least 30 minutes a day for simple relaxation. It could be a soak in the tub, sitting on the porch listening to nature, a yoga class or meditation.

Also, everyone should have a way of relieving daily stress. Maybe squeezing a stress ball, exercising or taken up a craft. Relieving stress and learning to relax a essential part of getting and staying healthy. Excessive stress can weaken our immune systems. Last but not least be sure and get your annual physical. If you are planning on becoming pregnant soo, always consult with your doctor before changing your eating habits or exercising!

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