Are you in good physical shape? Do you have inner peace in you? Or are you even emotionally stable? If your answer to these three questions is yes, then your holistic health is probably in good shape. But what exactly do we understand by holistic health?
Holistic health is the general well-being of an individual. It covers the physical, emotional, psychological and spiritual well-being of a person. In short, it is the totality of an individual’s health and well-being.
Nowadays, people tend to overlook a lot of things due to their fast-paced life. It seems that now everything is created to cope with the lifestyle of the people. A very good example of this are the so-called fast food chains. They are so plentiful today that you can see them on almost every street or corner you pass.
The society had already been warned about the risks of eating foods from Mc Donald’s, Kentucky Fried Chicken and the like due to their harmful effects on the body that can lead to different types of diseases such as obesity, heart and kidney problems, etc. Despite the warning, people still choose to eat these foods due to lack of time. Little do they know that they are putting their health and even their lives at stake.
Exercise is another thing to consider. Most of us neglect its importance to our health and well-being. We are all preoccupied with our work and other commitments, so we don’t have time to spend an hour or even 30 minutes for exercise. We prefer to buy those fast and effective slimming pills and tablets from the ads because it is easy but very effective. But are we being wise with our decision?
Slimming pill companies attract their consumers because of the promising effect on weight loss. It makes us lose 3-5 pounds a week, but is it really healthy? According to dietitians, the maximum recommended weight loss, per week, is just 2 pounds. Losing too many pounds in a week alters the physiology of our bodily systems, which can be detrimental to our health.
We lack quality time with our partners due to our hectic schedules. This is the reason why broken relationships like divorce and annulments are quite common in our society. As we all know, failed relationships can lead to emotional and sometimes psychological instability in an individual, which can manifest itself through despair and even depression.
Being busy doesn’t mean we have to put our health and well-being aside. There are still some simple ways that we can do to achieve good holistic health. Here are some of them:
First, we can wake up at least 20 minutes earlier than usual to prepare food that will last us until dinner time. There are many easy to cook and prepare foods that are very nutritious such as sandwiches, salads, etc. By doing this, you will no longer be tempted to eat at fast food chains.
Second, there are still numerous exercises that you can do while fulfilling your jobs and commitments at the same time. For starters, you can use the stairs instead of the elevators. You can also walk short-distance places instead of driving or taking a taxi to get there. Remember that exercise not only makes us physically fit, but also contributes to an individual’s positive mental health, which in turn makes us holistically healthy.
A five to ten minute break every two hours or so wouldn’t hurt if you call your partner and say “How are you?” and “I love you” to maintain a harmonious relationship between them. You can also surprise your partner from time to time even if there is no occasion.
Living healthy is an ongoing process. Focus, determination, and self-control play an important role in achieving holistic health. Every action has its own consequence, so be smart in every decision you make. You are the boss of your own body. Your good health and success all depend on you. There is no better day to start living a healthy life than today.
And honestly, haven’t you been able to stick to your planned exercise and healthier eating routines? Is it possible that before you can do these other things, you need a little help, more energy to do the other things that you know are good for you? Are you punishing yourself because you can’t do them by trying to discipline yourself?
There is something very simple that you can do: go to bed early enough and get a good night’s rest. There is a lot of information about this. But one of the reasons it’s so important is because it’s while you sleep that the adult stem cells in your body can work to repair your body. And recently, thanks to a new patented natural supplement, you can now get extra help to support the release of your adult stem cells from your own bone marrow.
With both, you’ll get a head start and be well supported in meeting your other healthy lifestyle goals.