What Habits Do You Follow For Your Health?

The non-fiction prompt from Ms Shadows' daily prompt is a question —What habits do you follow for your health?


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In recent times people are more conscious of their health than ever before. This is because there are many diseases and infections all over the world, especially with the arrival of the deadly covid virus that changed our world. There are lots of books, audio, videos, blogs and other online content that promote the importance of healthy living.

When we are conscious of our health, it means we care not only for ourselves but also for people who are dear to us. If anything happens to you, your family and loved ones would be worried sick. Living healthily means you care about them as well.

I think I am more conscious of my health now than when I was a teenager or younger. I see this as a sign of maturity and self-preservation. Some habits that I follow and take seriously are:

Hydration


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Without saying much, we know how important water is to our bodies. I understand about 75% of the human body is made up of water and we need water to digest our meals, enhance metabolism and for clear skin. Some people say water helps with weight loss but I'm not sure about this.

One time I travelled to a state in my country for work and was not comfortable with the environment. I wanted to get my work done so I could leave as soon as possible. I did not drink enough water. When I returned home, I had a hard time passing stool for days because I was dehydrated. It was a hard lesson for me but I learned to hydrate properly since then!

Exercise


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Any opportunity to exercise my body, I always take it. My schedule is such that I could sit for hours at a desk. So I try to incorporate a little bit of exercise into my routine daily and this includes lots of walking, chores and mild exercise at home.

Fruits And Vegetables


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No doubt, a balanced diet meal is recommended for healthy living but fruits and vegetables should be more. In my country, a diet of fruits and veggies is very expensive. Still, I work around my food budget and make sure I don't lack these in my meals.

Sleep


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I can't emphasize enough how important sleep is to the human body. Never cheat on good sleep. I try to get my 5-6 hours of sleep daily but sometimes, I sleep less due to work and other stuff. When this happens, I'm always a wreck during the day and continuously cheating on good sleep causes memory lapses.

Living healthily means as we age, we do so gracefully and there will be fewer aches and pain especially when such a person is older. Though I've seen people who were careful with their health as they grew older, yet they had to deal with certain illnesses. So I can't say 100% that consciously living healthy can keep diseases away but most often, it does.

These are some of the habits I follow for my health. What are yours?



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For me, I'll also add meditation to the list. Having a calm mind can be beneficial in this modern world in which we seem to be over simulated all the time.

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Good addition! A calm mind means a healthy body too. Well said. Thanks for your visit. 🙂

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I always thought I was doing pretty healthy stuff over the course over my life, but 2.5 years ago I learned about KETO and only resently I began learning about serious exercise, I am still learning about exercise, but got the food pretty right now.

My goal is to have a perfect body as soon as possible.

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Lovely advice on attempting a healthy lifestyle. With my underlying condition of Type 2 Diabetes, I'm forced to maintain my health with sleep, exercise and eating. Being a senior citizen, though, the aches and pains are part of growing into latter years!

Thanks for sharing.

Take care.

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Hello @justclickindiva! I quite agree that sleep and eating right especially is necessary in your case. I don't know about the exercise though. Maybe mild? Like evening strolls and stretches in the morning.

...the aches and pains are part of growing into latter years!

So I've been told! Well, a person must be prepared for this latter stage of life. Thanks a lot for your visit and comment. !CTP !LUV 🙂

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That sleeping aspect is an habit I really need to cultivate somehow, even night sleep doesn't come normal as it was before 😒

You sure do have good habits towards staying healthy, keep it up.
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Hi Merit. When you make time going to bed early, I'm sure your sleeping pattern will right itself. Our bodies usually follow any pattern we will it to. Thanks for your visit. !CTP

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Hmm never thought of that, I do go to bed late a lot 😬
Thanks for the tips 😊

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Great to see that you’re actively cultivating better health. All the elements you’ve suggested are excellent. 👍❤️🙃🤗

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I have to do this! Like the saying, health is wealth. Hehe, thanks! 😊

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Good health is vital to one's life span on earth. I also drink water and do a lot of exercise. I feel that my mind contributes a lot so apart from sleep, I exercise my mind through reading and also meditate to enhance the spirit.

How's your morning going? Speaking of sleep, did you get alot? Remember to take care of you today...

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Thanks for sharing this. Our health is important to us and we must take care of us. My mum is a nurse, she always tells us to drink at least 7 sachets of water per day, so as to stay hydrated.

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maybe the Universe has an important message to me with your post?

Yes! That we eat well and make effort to live healthily. 😄 Thanks a lot for your visit.

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I follow almost all of these except exercise 😂, I use to but I couldn’t keep up but hydration is my favorite, water is pretty great hehehe.

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😅 Exercises are important but I admit it's not easy sometimes to get my body moving. So I do this like 3-4 days in the week. I can't come and kill myself. 😅

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I would totally swim everyday if I could because I enjoy that but the rest exercises are so hard

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Sleep I tend to have little and then one day at the weekend where I catch up, that is how I have always been, and hydration is mega important! Good answers to the prompt!


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Hehe, yes. I clicked on the key already and the party was fun! I agree, hydration is mega. Thanks for your lovely comment. 🙂

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hehe yes it was, some speedy people there including you!

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That's the problem, I follow only bad habits and didn't even try to change for long periods of time. Except maybe sleep, I do my 7 to 9 hours.

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Haha, bad habits? I'm sure you will change some gradually. 7 to 9 hours is good. Means you are well rested every day! Thanks for your visit. !CTP 🙂

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