101 Ideas For A Healthy Lifestyle

by - 4/24/2012 10:37:00 AM

There is no magic recipe for living a healthy lifestyle. Rather, it is a series of daily choices. Additionally, the term “health” can be understood as a holistic word that encompasses all parts of your being including physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual health. Below are some helpful suggestions to get you started on your journey to better health.
Mental Health - These ideas keep your brain engaged, thus increasing mental clarity and alertness.
1. Put together a jigsaw puzzle
2. Complete a crossword puzzle or word game such as Scrabble
3. Solve a number puzzle such as Sudoku
4. Read a book and discuss it with a friend
5. Learn to play a musical instrument
6. Take up a new hobby
7. Try a new recipe
8. Build something with your hands
9. Make a craft or art project
10. Try to learn and use a new word each day
11. Learn a new game such as Chess
12. Memorize a poem
13. Learn to play a new sport
a. The skills you acquire when playing sports will benefit you both mentally and physically
14. Eat for your brain health
a. Brain food includes fish, nuts, seeds, and food sources with monounsaturated fats
15. Turn off your TV
a. Studies have shown that a shockingly high percentage of the brain is inactive when you are watching TV
16. De-clutter your home
a. Getting rid of clutter and organizing your life helps you to function better by allowing your mind to relax and helping you stay on top of deadlines and projects
Spiritual Health – Regardless of your system of beliefs, you cannot neglect the nurturing and growth of your spirit. These helpful suggestions can be integrated into any faith or belief system.
17. Read a book by one of the founders of your faith
18. Read a book written by the founder of a different faith
19. Engage in a meaningful conversation with someone of a different faith
20. Keep a journal of your reflections on life each day
21. Spend time each day in prayer or meditation
22. Help a random stranger
a. This could be as simple as holding the door open for someone or paying for the order behind you in the drive-thru line
23. Get outdoors and enjoy nature
24. Let go of an old grudge
25. Send a card to a friend to let them know that you were thinking about him or her
26. Apologize to someone you have wronged
27. Make a list of 25 things you are thankful for
28. Send a Thank-You card to someone who has helped you recently
Emotional Health – Closely tied to your spiritual and mental health, your emotional health deals with issues of the heart.
29. Invite your neighbors over for a meal in your home
30. Get a massage
a. Massage not only helps to you relax and de-stress, but has physical benefits as well, such as reducing muscle tension and improving circulation
31. Watch a sunrise and sunset
32. Plant a tree or garden
33. Take a bath
Physical Health – Keeping your body healthy goes hand in hand with the other aspects of your health. Obviously, diet and exercise play a critical role. When they are not enough, examine liposuction price to consider the possibility of liposuction procedures like abdominal liposuction, thigh liposuction, or laser liposuction. The treatment type will determine the liposuction price. If you receive any kind of liposuction procedures such as laser liposuction, thigh liposuction or abdominal liposuction, it is important to maintain your physical health with the following suggestions:
34. Exercise 3 to 5 times per week
35. Exercise for at least 20 minutes per session
36. Use resistance training
37. Engage in a variety of exercise modalities
38. Swim
39. Walk
40. Run
41. Cycle
42. Row
43. Climb stairs
44. Group Fitness Class
45. Dance
46. Yoga
47. Pilates
48. Drink plenty of water
49. Complete a seasonal detox
50. Fast occasionally
51. Eat cold water fish
52. Drink green tea
53. Drink red wine
54. Drink cranberry juice diluted with water
55. Eat grass fed meats
56. Buy organic produce
57. Consume free range eggs and poultry
58. Take a multivitamin
59. Get adequate sleep each night
60. Eat small meals throughout the day
61. Watch your portion size
62. Get 30 minutes of sunlight each day
63. Drink filtered water
64. Eat fermented foods
65. Eat cultured foods
66. Avoid preservatives
67. Avoid processed flour
68. Avoid processed sugar
69. Limit gluten intake
70. Wash fruits and vegetables
71. Grow your own fruits
72. Grow your own vegetables
73. Use a body brush
74. Exfoliate your skin
75. Moisturize your skin
76. Wear sunscreen
77. Use natural cosmetic products
78. Avoid harsh chemicals
79. Practice deep breathing
80. Eat protein at every meal
81. Build meals around protein and produce
82. Eat lean meats
83. Consume whole grains
84. Avoid packaged foods
85. Limit sodium intake
86. Avoid canned foods
87. Quit using plastic bottles
88. Use aromatherapy scents and oils
89. Stretch everyday
90. Maintain oral hygiene
91. Keep up with doctor visits
92. Schedule age appropriate health screenings
93. Wash your hands with warm water
94. Don’t share cosmetics
95. Don’t share beverages
96. Limit alcohol intake
97. Avoid tobacco products
98. Buy local produce
99. Eat a variety of foods
100. Aim for colorful meals
101. Enjoy each moment

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  1. Hi Istin! thanks for dropping by my site and joining the contest. Good luck! :)

    This is a long list of ideas for a healthy lifestyle. Thanks for sharing. I loved going through the ideas on mental health... haha with all the stresses we have in life right now, these are surely handy ;-)

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