Health is Wealth

Health is wealth indeed. A lot of us take our health for granted. It is easy to focus on ways of making money but neglect the engine, the vital resource, the cash-cow. We insure our homes, cars and other valuables but sometimes fail to take practical steps to invest in our health.Some of us find taking time to brush our teeth and flossing daily to be a chore. The neglect only becomes alarming when the experience of a bad toothache results in a charge of a minimum of £2000 from a dentist for a tooth canal treatment. The scope of this topic is vast and the focus of this portal is to save you money by taking small steps to reduce health hazards by changing your habits. Use this link to obtain a  FREE LIFESTYLE ANALYSIS   

 

Diet and Nutrition

It is essential to generally plan your meals so that you have a balanced intake of carbohydrates, fibre, fat, proteins, vitamins and minerals. Having a right attitude to food will help you develop and sustain a healthy eating lifestyle.

Eating a wholesome home cooked meal with your family and or friends is great and should be encouraged. The shared experience is economical. Eating such meals together frequently is something those who already do it say they look forward to. It helps them to forget the stress of the working day. It is an important part of family life.

It is a fact that with the choice of so many ready-made meals, take-away outlets and restaurants, some of us have lost interest or cannot simply cook.

It is worth highlighting that the organisations producing these meals do so for profit. They report huge profits whilst those who are buying struggle and live from pay cheque to pay cheque.

If you are unable to cook the internet provides you with free recipes and most supermarkets have very colourful and free recipes. In the words of Jamie Oliver, you can feed a family for £5 so why pay more for less nutritious food. Natural supplements to support a healthy diet are also available from the link below

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Physical activity and exercise

A lot of us are ‘busy’ but not necessarily ‘active’. Being active is essential. There are various forms of activities or exercise to choose from. Aerobics, cycling, swimming, walking, yoga are a few of the free activities one can enjoy. If you like other forms of sport or group activities such as football these are all beneficial and help with general weight management and keeping your joints supple. Experts recommend at least 30 minutes a day of physical activity. Regular exercise contributes to significantly reducing the risk of major illnesses and untimely death. You should choose the form of exercise you enjoy and can do regularly. Always ensure you can afford it. There is no point joining a gym and not using it. Walking, for example is free. Set your self some goals that are specific, measurable, achievable, realistic and time-based (SMART).  

Stop Smoking

We all know the ills of smoking. To stop smoking is to love yourself, your family and friends and society at large. The amount of NHS (National Health Service) time spent on smoking and passive smoking related diseases and treatments can be drastically reduced if people ‘kick the habit’. Here are some of the smoking related health issues: Asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), Heart Disease, Impotence, Infertility, Low birth weight, Lung Cancer, Miscarriage, Premature birth, Osteoporosis, Mouth Cancer, Stroke and Stomach Cancer. Stop smoking and save yourself, spear your loved ones of passive smoking and the heartache and save about £2,000 (two thousand pounds sterling) a year on cigarette. If you are affected by smoking do contact your health practitioner or Doctor for professional assistance.  

Alcohol

Some of us think that informing people about our ‘hangovers’ make one feel sociable. It is worth remembering that according to the experts, continued excessive drinking can reduce your life expectancy.

It causes

  1. cirrhosis of the liver
  2. an inflamed stomach or pancreas
  3. certain cancers, such as throat cancer
  4. high blood pressure
  5. mental health problems

So

  1. Only drink in moderation or occasionally. You can also choose to stop drinking alcohol all together.
  2. If you have a drink problem, seek professional help because “drunkenness is temporary suicide.” – Bertrand Russell, The Conquest of Happiness.