i-Mirabella, Wellness

Wellness

The search for general wellness can be found through measures taken to achieve a healthy diet, regular exercise, and plenty of rest. Good nutrition should be part of an overall healthy lifestyle, which also includes regular exercise, not smoking or drinking alcohol excessively, stress management, limiting exposure to environmental hazards and other factors. And no matter how well you eat, your genes play a big part in your risk for certain health problems. But don't underestimate the influence of how and what you eat. At least 4 of the 10 leading causes of death in the U.S. - heart disease, cancer, stroke and diabetes--are directly related to the way we eat; diet is also implicated in scores of other conditions. But while the wrong diet can be deadly, eating right is among the key cornerstones of health.

As part of a healthy diet, you need vitamins, minerals and other substances from many different foods, and while some foods are better than others, no single food or food group has it all - so eating a variety of different foods is essential. Moderation means eating neither too much nor too little of any food or nutrient. Too much food can result in excess weight and even too much of certain nutrients, while eating too little can lead to numerous nutritional deficiencies and low body mass. A diet with lots of sugars has too many calories and too few nutrients for most people and can contribute to tooth decay. Choose a diet moderate in salt and sodium to help reduce your risk of high blood pressure. Maximize your use of fresh vegetables and fruits, complex carbohydrates (tofu, beans, brown rice, and lentils), white fish, chicken and turkey breast meat. Drink at least 6 glasses of liquids daily. Eat a good breakfast, eat slowly and properly chew the food, eat small meals. Don't eat after 7 pm, don't eat while stressed and don't eat between meals.

A second and very important factor in wellness is exercise. Exercise benefits the whole system, but to be truly successful at exercise, you must schedule a time for it every day and stick to it just as you would any other appointment. Find a time that fits you and your lifestyle. You may have to change your lifestyle, but it's worth it. Next choose an exercise that is right for you. You must enjoy the type of exercise you choose and be able to engage in it wholeheartedly. Start out slowly and build up your endurance and capabilities. What are some of the best exercises? They are exercises that use the majority of muscles in the body, increasing the need for oxygen in the lungs, a factor which causes the heart rate to increase. Regular exercise helps you to maintain a healthy weight and helps your heart to work more efficiently. Fitness is a combination of muscular performance, body composition, and cardiovascular fitness. Of these components, cardiovascular fitness is perhaps the most important because it reflects the body's ability to use oxygen to release energy.

Relaxation and stress management are also critical to health and wellness. Exercise is a great way to combat stress, which, as mentioned previously, is also a crucial part of wellness. Unmanaged stress can cause muscle tightness, which can contribute to headaches, leg pain and stomachaches. Regular exercise can reduce tension and improve functioning. People are constantly on the go, but also constantly encouraged to be physically fit. However, it is rarely mentioned that to balance our busy active days, we also need enough rest and sleep. Sleep will allow your body to feel completely rested and the desire for wellness will be reached.

· Diet
· Exercise
· Stress Management