Some people take their health for granted and don’t really realise that there are things that you can do to help prevent future illnesses. For one thing, just because you are healthy now and feeling well doesn’t mean that will always be the case.

The best way to make sure that you stay healthy is to take care of yourself now. There are many things that you can do to help your body and mind stay healthy. They are actually pretty simple things to do, and you may realise they are things that you already do or think that you should be doing.

Drink Plenty Of Water

There are many people out there that only drink water as an afterthought. When you take a moment to think about the fact that your body is made up of about 60 percent of water it may help you get some perspective on how important water actually is for you. 

Don’t just wait to drink water when you are hiking or after a workout. While these are definitely important times to have a thirst quenching drink to replenish and keep from getting dehydrated, you should be drinking water regularly, throughout every day.

There is really no rule for how much water you should drink, but when you are thirsty you should opt for the glass of water rather than a soda. Water helps flush toxins from your body, it aids in digestion, and it even helps to protect your joints.

Eat Your Vegetables

Your mom told you to eat your vegetables, and she knew what she was talking about. Of the many reasons why vegetables are important, one of the best is that they are rich in vitamins and nutrients that can heal what ails you.

Even people that don’t like vegetables can easily find ways to add vegetables to their diets. Put some in your soup, have a salad, or just add them as a side dish.

Of course, just eating your vegetables isn’t enough to keep you healthy if the rest of your diet isn’t healthy as well. Eat fruit for healthy snacks. Buy lean meats and low-fat dairy products. Pick whole grains.

Don’t eat a lot of sugar or salt, both of which can be bad for your heart and your waistline. Cut back on fast food and junk food as well.

Get Physically Fit

The new healthy isn’t about a skinny body or even a toned body. What it is about it making sure that you feel good about yourself and get some physical activity in each and every day. It can be as little as walking to the store or around the block, or as intricate as signing up for a gym membership.

Exercise does more than help you tone your muscles, and it even does more than just help you lose weight. Exercise helps keep your heart and lungs healthy. It helps getting your blood flowing, which can clean out your system of toxins. It also helps relieve stress and make you happier!

Find Some Ways To De-Stress

So, now you know that exercise can help you with stress, but what else can you do to get stress free, and why do you want to have less stress? There are a couple great things that you can do to relax more and stress less.

First, make sure that you are getting enough sleep each night. Good sleep, that is. If you wake up a bunch in the night or find it hard to get to sleep, you may find that it is leading to more stress in your life. 

Another great way to help you stay relaxed is to get a regular massage. Spending some time on a comfortable massage table can be the perfect way to help you get more sleep, and it can do so many more great things inside your body, including clearing toxins and improving your mood!

Live A More Positive Life

Massage may help you be more positive, and so does sleep, but what else can you do to be more positive, both mentally and physically? Well, simply drop your bad habits.

Having bad habits can take a toll on your mind and body. Smoking is bad for your lungs and it can lead to cancer and breathing issues. Just stop. If it’s too hard, talk to your doctor. Cut back on your alcohol consumption. Some alcohol is fine, but binge drinking is very bad.

Once you’ve integrated some, or all, of these things into your life you’ll be amazed at the positive effects it has on your mind and your body.