6 Healthy Daily Habits to Adopt Right Now!

Myra had just spent a bombshell on a wellness package for herself at a reputed spa. She had gone for the complete head to toe massage, rejuvenation and body polishing package. She felt like a million bucks looking into the mirror.

A week later, Myra feels sluggish and morose. Her post-spa glow is gone, and so is the feeling of vitality she had felt after taking the wellness program. She doesn't feel like getting out of bed, and binges on colas and cheese balls, while binge watching Netflix.

See the pattern? The wellness package did its job in recharging Myra and giving her a post-workout glow, but her lifestyle and eating habits let her down. Which means that unless our overall diet and lifestyle supports healthy ways of living, no wellness or fitness package will work in the long run. 

Staying healthy and looking good need not cost the earth. Splurging on expensive cosmetics and applying chemically laden ointments are not the only ways to attain beauty. Some simple everyday habits and rituals can pave the way for a healthy, fit body and glowing looks. And also better mental health! 

Don’t believe me? Try out these simple daily habits to look and feel better. 

1. Get sufficient sleep: 

Sleep is like manna for the human body. Our body recovers and rejuvenates during our sleep. Lack of sleep can play havoc with your constitution and your looks. Ensure that you get 7-8 hours of undisturbed sleep at night to shine with good health and look your very best. (The term "beauty sleep is not overrated!)

2. Drink lots of water: 

There is no substitute to this natural hydrating and cleansing agent. Not even the best skin care products can make you glow the way proper hydration does. Not only is water great for natural detoxification of our system, it is absolutely essential for your skin to stay hydrated from within. Drink up on this natural elixir given to us by nature. 

3. Eat healthy:

This is a no-brainer. You are what you eat, as they say. 

Add greens, fresh fruits and vegetables to your diet. Make sure your diet includes five to six helpings of fresh fruits, colourful vegetables, nuts, seeds, legumes, healthy fats and proteins like paneer/cottage cheese, fish, eggs, chicken. Coloured fruits and vegetables like guava, beetroot, tomato, broccoli, spinach have strong antioxidant properties, and protect your skin from within. Vitamin C, present in citrus fruits, guava, broccoli, cauliflower, is vital for your skin renewal process. 

4. Get sunshine for at least half hour a day: 

Sunshine helps your body produce Vitamin D that is so essential to strengthen immunity. Get your daily dose of sunshine during the early morning hours when the sun’s rays are not harsh. Vitamin D helps your body retain calcium that is so essential for strong bones and teeth. Sunlight also helps in tackling mental health issues like depression, worrying, anxiety and stress. 

5. Meditation, positive visualization, deep breathing calm your mind: 

Stress is poison for your body and mind. It is a silent killer that leads to several other diseases like hypertension, blood sugar, blood pressure, depression, anxiety, digestive problems etc. Deep breathing techniques calm your mind and help in relieving stress. Meditation and Mindfulness help focus your mind and prioritize goals. 

6. Exercise in moderation: 

Get twenty minutes of moderate physical exercise every day, so that your body can remain in good shape. Exercise leads to your body producing endorphins, and serotonin that ensure you feel good and your emotions are in balance. Negative thoughts and stress can be kept away with regular exercise. If you find it difficult to do strenuous exercise, at least walk or stroll for half an hour a day. Don't overdo working out, however. Too much exercise can give you joint pain and torn ligaments.

Try out these simple modifications in your lifestyle and diet, and observe the positive change in your health. And yes, 

Remember to Keep Smiling!

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