These are a few quick and easy steps that we should follow and apply to our lives to ensure that we maintain a healthy lifestyle:
- Kick the smoking habit and limit alcohol intake.
- If you are overweight, go on a sensible diet. Cut back on saturated fat intake, eat more fruits and vegetables and take a daily multi-vitamin and calcium supplement and drink lots of water!
- Add strength and resistance training exercises to your workout routine.
- Get plenty of rest and sleep.
- Have an annual physical examination, with a cardiac risk profile and a base-line bone density.-For women, include a GYN exam and mammogram.-For men, see your urologist for a prostate screening.
- Reduce Stress! Reduce stress such as meditation, joining a support group, massage therapy, aromatherapy. Be sure to take time for yourself everyday, even if it is just for fifteen minutes.
- Immerse yourself in something that you enjoy and something that is just for you. Reward yourself with a special treat, whether it be something that you have always wanted or something that you have always wanted to do.
- Be kind and gentle to yourself! :-)
