5 Simple Ways to Improve Your Health

Focusing on the many ways you can improve your lifestyle can seem daunting, so we decided to focus on 5 life hacks to help enhance your health, wellness and well-being.

1. Drink more water.  Because our bodies are composed primarily of water, we need water for almost every bodily function.  Feed your body what it needs to perform at its best.  According to Web MD, drinking water helps maintain the balance of body fluids and help keep calories in check.

2. Meditate.  Just taking a little bit of time to clear your thoughts can help you feel more balanced and peaceful.  Meditation can offer relief from stress and anxiety because it mitigates the effects of the “fight-or-flight” response, decreasing the production of stress hormones.  Buddhists, and yogis have said for centuries that meditation improves health and well-being, why not give it a try?

3. Exercise.  Get up and move.  Our bodies were made to move and function better when we exercise.  Practice yoga, go for a walk outside and enjoy the sights and sounds of nature.  Any type of physical activity can improve your health and decrease the likelihood of developing several diseases.

4. Eat your fruits and vegetables.  Many studies have shown that consuming a diet rich in fresh fruits and vegetables as part of an overall healthy diet can help protect against certain types of cancers, and increase your fiber intake which can also help reduce the risk of heart disease. 

 5. Take a daily multi-vitamin.  Most American diets fall short of the recommended intakes for some vitamins and minerals. Adding a daily multi-vitamin to your regime can ensure that you receive the recommended amount of vitamins and minerals to maintain a healthy lifestyle.

Once you begin with the five hacks above, you’ll be amazed at how easy it is to improve your health and wellness.