5 Simple Steps for a Healthier You

5 Easy Steps for a Holistically Healthy Lifestyle

Being healthy is not a destination. It is a journey.

But the modern-day lifestyle has left us all struggling to get our health back on tracks. Somewhere between managing our work, studies, family, responsibilities, etc taking care of our health has taken a back seat.

But worry not because being holistically healthy does not have to be difficult. A few changes in your daily life will help you start right and move in the right direction.

After all, a journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step.

So, here are a few simple tips to implement for a healthier you.

1. Get a Good Night’s Sleep

Let’s face it, your sleeping schedule is probably in shambles. But we’ll tell you why it should be on the top of your priority list.

Having a proper sleeping pattern not only helps you physically but mentally too.

Getting adequate sleep makes you healthy by maintaining your blood pressure, lowering the risks of heart diseases, strengthening your immune system, boosting your mood and steadying your sugar levels.

On the other hand lack of sleep not only makes you more irritable, but it also makes you more susceptible to depression, anxiety and panic disorders.

But you can literally sleep most of your health troubles away.

You get to sleep and be healthy simultaneously? It’s a win-win situation.

So, aim for 7-8 hours of slumber each night for maximum benefits and healing.

2. Stay hydrated

The first and most important step towards a healthy you is to be considerably hydrated.

And yet we are careless with our water goals.

Numerous studies have found out that water lubricates our joints, helps in delivering oxygen through the body, regulates body temperature, maintains our blood pressure, aids weight loss etc.

To attain all these benefits, it is recommended to drink 7-8 glasses of water each day.

If you keep missing this target, you can also try including alternatives like soups, smoothies, water-based fruits to increase your fluid intake.

It’s time to put that incredibly fancy water bottle to use!

3. Watch what goes in your body

As you reach for another can of fizzy soda, allow us to tell you a fun fact- drinking one can of any carbonated drink is equivalent to consuming almost 10 teaspoons of sugar.

And yes, pizza is delicious, we can’t deny that. But can you ignore the number of calories it has? An average slice of cheese pizza has around 200- 380 calories and it takes 272 continuous burpees to burn them.

The easier way out? Eat healthy.

• Include lots of fresh fruits and vegetables in your diet

• Cut down on saturated fat and sugar

• Limit your sodium intake

• Fiber foods are your new best friends

• Lower your carbs consumption

• Have meals at their proper times

• Say no to fast food

4. Get your body moving

Do you start heaving just by the thought of climbing stairs?

Is your treadmill gathering dust?

The only cardio you get is walking from your couch to the kitchen?

It’s time to get moving then.

Exercise or any kind of physical activity can drastically improve your health, add years to your life and provide endless long term benefits. Regular exercise reduces the risk of type 2 diabetes, osteoporosis and many other cardiovascular diseases.

It also helps your mental health by increasing the level of certain ‘happy’ hormones and making you less vulnerable to depression, stress and anxiety.

In simple terms being physically active not only improves your quality of life from the inside out, but it also makes you feel better.

Begin by making small changes in your routine.

Take the stairs instead of the elevator, take the longer route while walking, cycle instead of using the car, get up from your desk and do some light stretching after every hour.

Health professionals and researchers recommend a minimum of 30 minutes of moderate-intensity physical activity daily for maximum benefits.

Keep in mind that exercising does not necessarily mean mindlessly lifting weights in the gyms.

You can opt for fun and enjoyable alternatives like kickboxing, gymnastics, Tai-chi, karate or practice any outdoor sport you like!

5. Mental health matters

When was the last time you decided to take out time for yourself to focus on your mental health or indulge in some self-care?

Unfortunately for many, the answer may be never.

Being healthy is not just about being physically fit. Mental health plays a major role in maintaining overall well being too.

Being dismissive about the mental and emotional aspects of your health can be isolating and damaging.

In the long run, it makes you vulnerable to depression, high blood pressure and various other anxiety disorders.

So the next time you find yourself stressed or anxious over something, don’t brush it off.

The best way to calm yourself down in such situations is to head outdoors for a while or sit down to meditate and practice some breathing techniques.

Remember, self-care is not being selfish. It’s important to give time to yourself.

Sustaining a healthy lifestyle does not depend on a single factor and nor it can be achieved overnight. But with proper guidance and care you can achieve both physical and mental wellbeing, leading to a state of optimum wellness.

Brahma Wellness

We are a one of a kind firm in India working towards providing distinctive and dynamic wellness programs unique to every individual that caters to their spiritual, mental and physical wellness needs

In order to provide the best results for every individual, we assess their respective environments, personalities, bodily functioning and mental states. We make sure that your diet plans, exercise regimes, recommended sleeping practices, mental care tips are all unique, dynamic and evolving.

Thus, we focus on a personalized and holistic approach by providing onsite and offsite hands-on wellness and treatment assistance for the prevention and treatment of health conditions.

Through Brahma Wellness, your mind, body and soul are all tended to in a comprehensive and integrated manner. Thus, enabling you to experience wellness on a deeper level that allows for a more optimistic, joyful and healthy way of living.