Quick and Easy tips to Stay in Tip-Top Shape

Today’s modern environment has its benefits and challenges. Scientific innovations and breakthroughs have resulted in longer life spans, a better understanding of health issues and an increased knowledge and tools to keep one healthy. However, our modern environment has also resulted in pollution, stressful lifestyles and the presence of free radicals. It can be a challenge to stay healthy. The good news is it can be done.

Here are some easy tips you can do to help you stay healthy:

• Eat right and supplement. Make sure you are eating the right foods and understand just how much of each kind of food you need to eat, as well as which kind of food you need to avoid or just indulge in occasionally. The food you need would include fruits and vegetables, as well as the right portions of proteins, dairy, grains and cereals. Avoid salty, sugary and fatty foods. It is important for you to nourish the body with foods to ensure that it has what it needs to support the immune system and its other key functions. If you know that you are unable to get enough nutrients in your current diet, you can complement it with herbal and natural supplements. (It is best to also work to develop healthy eating habits.) Supplements have various functions in the body, depending on what you need. For instance, the calcium pills may serve as vitamins for bone health. If you have trouble with controlling your eating, you can also take natural appetite suppressants.
• Exercise. Exercise does a lot – it releases pent up stress, gets rid of unhealthy fat and keeps your cardiovascular and immune systems in shape. Exercise keeps your body limber and your mind alert. In the midst of your busy schedule, be sure to find the time to get a work out. It will vastly improve your look and your health. If you don’t have time to hit the gym, try doing exercises at home with a great exercise video to keep you company.
• Floss and brush your teeth regularly. Do you know that healthy teeth and gums are linked to your body’s overall health? Unhealthy dental habits can lead to gingivitis, which is in turn linked to serious and chronic illnesses such as heart disease and diabetes. It can also lead to strokes. So floss daily and be healthy!
• Have fun.Yes, being happy is healthy. When you smile or laugh, you relax your muscles and release the tension that may be building up in your body. So, go out with friends and swap jokes, or go watch a really funny movie. What’s important is that you are able to let loose and have some fun.
• De-stress. Stress can take a heavy toll on your health. You can fight this by making sure that you take time to relax and ease out the stress in your body. One simple way to do this is to take 15 minutes of your time to do deep breathing exercises. With your body relaxed and your arms on your sides, inhale slowly while slowly raising your arms to that your hands meet above your head. Then slowly bring your hands down in front of you as you exhale.
• Cleanse and detox. Flush out the harmful free-radicals and toxins in your body. For one, drink plenty of water every day (8 to 10 glasses). Avoid sweet and sugary drinks. Go for healthy and natural fruit and vegetable juices. Another way to regularly go for colon or bowel cleansing. You can make use of colon cleanse formulas.
• Get your share of Ds. That is, go out into the sunshine. Catch some of the sun’s rays at recommended times (early in the morning before 9 a.m. and during afternoons after 3 p.m.). The sun is a rich source of vitamin D and also enhances the release of endorphins.
• …as well as zzzzs. Each day, make sure that you sleep a full eight hours. When you are sleeping, your body goes into repair and regenerate mode. Sleep also can help depression.
• Keep relationships that are healthful. No, don’t keep friendships limited to Facebook and other social networking sites. Go out there and spend time with family and friends. Healthful relationships give you a strong support system and a positive outlook in life.

 Keeping healthy is not a one-off thing – it is a lifestyle that requires a combination of diet, exercise and good hygiene. Life Balm is here to support your healthy lifestyle by providing you with high-quality natural supplements and natural remedies.