From an Islamic Perspective Health is Viewed as One of the Greatest Blessings That God Has Bestowed on Mankind

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From an Islamic perspective health is viewed as one of the greatest blessings that God has bestowedon mankind. It should be noted that the greatest blessing after belief is health, as narrated in thefollowing Hadith:

The final messenger of God, Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) mounted the pulpit, then wept and said, "Ask

Allah (swt) for forgiveness and health, for after being granted certainty, one is given nothing betterthan health."

Related in Tirmidhi

Health is indeed a favour that we take for granted. We should express gratitude to God for bestowingus with health, and we should try are up most to look after it. God has entrusted us with our bodiesfor a predestined period of time. He will hold us to account on how we looked after and utilised ourbodies and good health.

The preservation of this blessing can only be achieved through taking good care of ones health andtaking every measure to maintain and enhance it. With this in mind every Muslim should make surethey undertake all necessary actions which are conducive to the preservation of good health. Healthy

living is part and parcel of Islam, introduced with the inception of Islam more than 14 centuries ago.Furthermore, the Quran and the Sunnah outline the teachings that show every Muslim how to protecthis health and live life in a state of purity. Numerous examples in Islam instruct its followers to live ahealthy life, a selection are summarised below.

Daily prayerAny health benefits derived from prayer or any other worship (fasting) are secondary in importance.The Salah or Islamic prayer comprises both physical movement and mental concentration. Performedfive times a day at specific times of the day, the obligatory prayers provide a good means for thecirculation of blood, breathing and general suppleness of joints. Though it is not physically overdemanding, we know that anything done moderately and consistently is far better than sudden over-exertion at infrequent periods.

Ablution before Prayer & GhuslBefore a Muslim performs their prayers, they must perform the ablution which comprises thoroughwashing of the hands, mouth, nose, face, arms (up to the elbow) and the feet (up to the ankle). Thisritual of self-purification when carried out five-times a day, leaves the worshiper clean, refreshed andready to face his creator. Muslims are also required to clean themselves with water after urinating ordefecating. Another act of worship which also helps to maintain good health is taking a shower, orghusl. This is compulsory when one is in the state of ritual impurity, and is compulsory at least once aweek before attending the weekly Friday prayer.

Diet & NutritionVarious verses and texts within Islam promote the eating of healthy wholesome food and eating inmoderation. God clearly states in the Quran:

Eat of the good things which We have provided for you. (2:173) Eat of what is lawful and wholesomeon the earth.(2:168)

A healthy nutritious diet must also be balanced, in order to maintain the balance that God hasestablished in all things, this is addressed in the Quran when God says:


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And He enforced the balance. That you exceed not the bounds; but observe the balance strictly; and

fall not short thereof. (55:79)

As we know, eating excessively causes harm to our systems. Many aliments are related to

uncontrolled eating habits such as, diabetes, vascular diseases, stroke, heart attack etc. It has beensaid that the stomach is the home of ill health and is usually responsible in some way to ill health.Islam teaches us to eat moderately:

Eat and drink, but avoid excess. (20:81)

Over indulgence and wasting of food are further dissuaded in the Hadith of the of the Messenger ofGod:

Nohuman being has ever filled a container worse than his own stomach. The son of Adam needs nomore than a few morsels of food to keep up his strength, doing so he should consider that a third of

his stomach is for food, a third for drink and a third for breathingIbn Maja

FastingFasting during the month of Ramadan from dawn till dusk, is undertaken to seek the pleasure of Godand to practise self control and restraint in all aspects of living, with the idea being to continue thisstate of God consciousness and piety after Ramadan is over. It is an ideal time to remove theimpurities and shortcomings in ones life.

O you who believe fasting is prescribed to you as it was prescribed to those before you so that youcan learn

Taqwa (God consciousness)

Fasting in Islam is not like crash dieting, it is adequate in calorie intake and involves no malnutrition.All foods are permissible to eat in moderation, once the fast is over. Many processed foods we eatcontain chemicals which over-time can be stored by our bodies as toxins within cells. Fasting canassist our body to purge these toxins while also allowing our body and digestive system to rest.Research has indicated that fasting can lower blood sugar levels and cholesterol, suggesting it may beadvisable for moderate, stable, non-insulin diabetes, obesity and essential hypertension.

Prohibition of IntoxicantsIslam strictly forbids indulgence in intoxicants such as alcohol and drugs for good reason. The limitedpleasure of such vices causes immense long-term damage to both mind, body and the social fabric of

society. Particular schools of thought include smoking within the list of prohibitions because of itsharmful affects on the body. It seems that if Muslims adhere to the teachings of Islam, they wouldautomatically lead a healthier lifestyle. God says in the Quran:


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Mind and reason are an essential part of Islamic thought and legislation. One could

not exist without the other. What exactly do we refer to when we talk about the mind?

There are two kinds of reasoning by the mind that have been identified.

The first is intuitive reasoning that includes: the capacity to comprehend, make

rational conclusions, form speech and behave sensibly. The second kind of reasoning isacquired from our environment, such as the things we have been taught or become

familiarized with.

I shall discuss intuitive reasoning for it is what God has granted to all, and it is what

makes us accountable for our behavior. One who does not possess a mind or has lost his

mind cannot be fully responsible for what he does.

Often, a person will have a good mind, and then choose not to use it or restrain it

from thinking logically when it comes to matters of religion and faith. He will end up

being one of the unfaithful and will be held accountable for his ignorance in religion.

And it is not for any soul to believe, except by the leave of God, andHe lays abomination on those who have no understanding.(Quran10:100)

It is no wonder that the punishment of those who do not believe is equivalent to that

of those who do not understand.

Whoever Allah wishes to guide, He expands his chest to Islam, and

whoever He wishes to leave astray, He makes his chest narrow and

constricted as if he were climbing up to the sky. So Allah lays

abomination on those who do not believe.(Quran 6:125)These two verses point out that one cannot possibly purify his heart unless he puts his

mind to work, allowing faith and security into his heart.

The Quran refers to the mind in different ways depending on the nature of the task

being dealt with:

1. The mind is able to understand and process speech.

Do you (Muslims) expect that they (Jews) will be believers, while

some of them used to listen to the revelation of God (Torah), then

intentionally tamper with it, while they understood it and knew it

was the Truth?(Quran 2:75).We have revealed it an Arabic Quran, that you may

understand.(Quran 12:2)The reason the Quran was revealed in Arabic was so that the minds of the people

upon whom it was descended would be able to grasp it and appreciate its meanings.

2. The mind is able to project coherent and non-conflicting thoughts.


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O people of earlier scripture! Why do you argue about Ibrahim,

when the Torah and Injeel were not revealed until after him? Do you

not have minds?( Quran 3:65).

Those who claim that Ibrahim was a Jew or a Christian are contradicting themselves,

since both Judaism and Christianity came long after the time of Ibrahim. The surah of al-Anaam (Chapter 6), verse 91, also refers to the Jews contradicting themselves:And they did not attach the proper esteem to God when they said,

Allah has not revealed anything to any human. Say, Who then

sent down the Book which Moses brought as a light and as a

guidance to people, which you divided into fragments, part of which

you show to the people, and most of which you hide from them, and

you were taught knowledge which neither you nor your fathers had

possessed! Say, It is God, then leave them to churn in theirvain

discourses.

The verse points that the Jews cannot claim to believe in the prophecy of Moses, and

in the Torah, then go on to say that God did not reveal anything to any humans, because

those are contradicting thoughts.

3. The mind is able to understand proof and evidence of truth.

He has set for you an analogy from your lives: Have you, among

that which your right hands possess, partners in what We have

bestowed on you sharing with you equally, and you fear them as you

fear each other? Thus we make clear the signs for people who

understand.(Quran 6:28)Say, If God had pleased, I would nothave recited the Quran to you, nor would you have had any

knowledge of it, indeed, I have already lived among you for a lifetime

before it, do you not understand?(Quran 10:16)4. Actions must correspond to words.

Do you enjoin the performance of good deeds on the people and

neglect it yourselves, while you read the Scriptures, do you not have

any sense?(Quran 2:44).This verse is reprimanding the people, not for encouraging others to adhere to the

way of God, for that is always a virtue. The verse, however, is pointing out thecontradiction of the people who are giving good advice but not taking it themselves. In

any case, how the giver of good advice behaves does not reduce the value of the advice,

such as a smoker or an alcoholic warning his children against the harms of those

behaviors. It is far better than encouraging them to take on such harmful habits and

better than not giving them any useful advice at all. Still, it does not make much sense to

recognize the value of behaving in a certain way, and encourage others to do so, while


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acting in an opposing manner. For this reason, the good prophet in the Surah of Hood

(Chapter 11), verse 88 said,He answered, My people, can you not see? What if I am acting on

clear evidence from my Lord? He Himself has given me good

provision: I do not want to do what I am forbidding you to do, I onlywant to put things right as far as I can. I cannot succeed without

Gods help: I trust in Him, and always turn to Him.

I have spent many years working on my health and my happiness. I learned early on

how my thoughts and my mind can affect every experience I have. Therefore I

began researching and learning about the health of my mind and how I could use

my mind to benefit my life and my overall happiness. I figured there are enough

obstacles to deal with out there in the big world and I didnt want to be sabotaging

myself from within.

There are several different factors that affect health and happiness including

nutrition, lifestyle, exercise, stress, family and career. However the one big factor

that in my experience often gets overlooked is the health of the mind. It seemed to

me that in order to create and maintain a healthy and happy life the work must begin

with the mind.

Your thoughts are extremely powerful and can control all aspects of your lifeincluding your health. The majority of people are only partially aware of the thoughts

that go through their head.

What are You Thinking?

I can honestly say that back in the day I was only vaguely aware of all the jumble of

thoughts that passed through my head. I wasnt even remotely aware of how those

thoughts could be affecting my reality and my feelings. To actually focus and be

aware of each and every thought form that you think can be exhausting and not tomention a little scary as well.

Thoughts can become habitual and many people have been conditioned from a very

early age to have negative thought patterns. Those negative thought patterns get

stuck within the subconscious mind and can literally shape who you are and how


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you react to your environment. The good news is that habits are meant to be broken

and it is very possible to take control of your thoughts and make them work for you

as opposed to working against you.

I can remember the day several years ago when I decided that I would take note of

my thoughts and feel how they were affecting me. At the end of the day I clearly

remember thinking Oh boy, I have some major work to do here!

With that realization my journey began in taking the proper steps to create a healthy

mind with the hopes of creating a far healthier and happier life.

Below are five key steps that have shown to help change your thoughts patterns,

increase the health of your mind as well as create a more balanced and positiveoutlook on life.

1. Create the Intention

Changing negative habits and creating new positive habits is a fairly simple process

but not an easy process and takes a commitment. It is important that you make the

decision and be clear about your intention in order to create change.

Think it and write it down as well as say it out loud. In this way you are making acommitment to yourself to do what it takes to accomplish your goal and create a

healthier mind state.

2. Be Conscious of Your Thoughts

As mentioned before thoughts are habitual and it can be quite difficult at first to

consciously be aware of every thought that passes through your head. Before you

change them for the better you must be aware of exactly what you are thinking.

Make it a priority to take notice of what thoughts pass through your head as you go

about your day. Take note of what thoughts come up as you are dealing with

different people and situations. Be careful not to judge your thoughts, for now simply

be aware of them.

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Now that you are aware of your thinking patterns you can then begin to change

them. We all have the capability to choose what we think and you have the power to

change a negative thought into a positive.

When you notice a negative or non-affirming thought in your head consciously

decide to change it. Do not worry if at first you do not believe your new positive

thought as overtime that will change. By switching your negative thought to a

positive each and every time you will eventually create new thought patterns and

habits. You will also be creating a positive energy within yourself as opposed to a

negative.

This method is simple yet not easy, but it works very well. It is a matter of sticking

with it one hundred percent of the time. After a period of time your negative thought

patterns will no longer have the power to affect or limit any aspect of your life

including your emotions. Your new positive thought patterns will send out a different

energy and create a more positive way of being which will in turn attract new positive

energy within your life.

Over time with practice you will notice that when a negative thought pops up you will

habitually switch it immediately to a positive. Then before you know it the negativity

will be gone and it will be replaced with a positive and self-affirming way of being.

4. Positive Brain Frequencies

Once you have begun to practice the first three steps you can also begin to work

directly with your brain frequencies. The brain is constantly emitting very specific

frequency waves that influence how you feel and act. You can work with your

brainwaves through meditation or by using an external stimulus such as brainwave

audios.

By meditating or using brainwave audios such as binaural beats you are able to

bypass the conscious mind and work directly with the subconscious mind. In this

way you can make huge progress by tuning the brain to a specific frequency that

helps with stress, anxiety and overall well being. If you combine these methods with


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affirmations you may notice your thought patterns and energy changing for the

positive at a far quicker rate.

5. Take Time to Enjoy

Practicing positive thinking does not mean that you will never again have a negative

thought. However it does mean that you will have the conscious awareness to

change the negative to a positive and allow that positive energy to shape your life as

opposed to being influenced by the negative.

Once you have made these changes and adopted this new healthier mind state it is

up to you to get out there and enjoy life. Take little steps to do more of what you

enjoy and be proud of the fact that you have given your mind the attention it needs

in order to create the healthy life you deserve to enjoy.

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Mental healthdescribes a level of psychologicalwell-being,or an absence of amental disorder.[1][2]

From

the perspective of 'positive psychology'or 'holism', mental health may include an individual's ability to

enjoy life, and create a balance between life activities and efforts to achievepsychological

resilience.[1]

Mental health can also be defined as an expression of emotions, and as signifying a

successful adaptation to a range of demands.

TheWorld Health Organizationdefines mental health as "a state ofwell-beingin which the individual

realizes his or her own abilities, can cope with the normal stresses of life, can work productively and

fruitfully, and is able to make a contribution to his or her community".[3]

It was previously stated that there

was no "official" definition of mental health. Cultural differences, subjective assessments, and competing

professional theories all affect how "mental health" is defined.[4]

There are different types of mental health

problems, some of which are common, such asdepressionandanxiety disorders,and some not so

common, such asschizophreniaandbipolar disorder.[5]

Most recently, the field ofglobal mental healthhas emerged, which has been defined as 'the area of

study, research and practice that places a priority on improving mental health and achieving equity in

mental health for all people worldwide'.[6]

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

This article is about the human condition. For other uses, see Health (disambiguation).

Healthis the level of functional or metabolic efficiency of a living organism. Inhumans,it is the general

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swimming, biking, walking or playing your favorite sport in order to keep you healthy. Go for activities

that you enjoy and not force yourself to activities that you despise, whereby you will lose interest and

stop exercising and try to do your activities in the open air. In this way, you will feel more refreshed.

You should start off with small changes and make sure you enjoy it. You should not make drastic

changes excessively in your lifestyle. Try to make small changes over a period of time pursuing it

into your regular habit in order to achieve long term success. Besides exercise, you need to havegood sleep and rest in order to be healthy. A good sleep can refresh your mind and make you feel

healthier.

5.Realize that positive thinking is very essential in order to be healthy . Clear out your mind of

all negative thoughts and fill it with positive ones. You will have to remove all the depressing and

negative emotions and thoughts from your mind and replace it with healthy and positive thoughts.

These positive thoughts can be extremely energizing and always lead to good things in life. You can

get involved in practices such as meditation and yoga to get rid of the negativity and force yourself

with positive thoughts.

Warning

Reading can improve your mind, and widen your vocabulary. It's always good to pick up a good bookby good authors, such as George Orwell, Stephen Fry, and perhaps a screenplay by Shakespeare.

Avoiding junk foods can make your body be full of ENERGY! All these small changes in your lifestyle can improve your health and fitness and certainly lowering

your health care bill. You will feel a sense of well being, both emotionally and physically. It is veryimportant to improve your health in order to be happy and enjoy life.

Having a pet may make you feel healthier and happier. Particularly if the pet requires some form ofexercise that you can join in with (for example, a dog who needs to be walked).

How to Maintain Your Health1.Know how our health can be harmed. There are mainly three factors that harm us, microorganisms[microbes], malnutrition and injuries. The microbes use our body for satisfying their needs.

This eventually harms our body as it starts to run out of vital cells and nutrients, we fall sick. There

are times when we might even receive a life long effect or damage. Our body has it's defence

mechanism against diseases that consists of special cells that are assigned only in the destruction

and disposal of such microbes. They require different nutrients. The second factor is malnutrition.

Our body requires different substances for it's complete functioning. Apart from building cells, it also

produces substances like gold. Scientists do not know how or why the body produces such

substances. But it appears that they are vital. In order to produce these, the body needs the required

nutrients that can be supplied only through a proper meal. The third factor is physical injuries which

can only be avoided, not always prevented.

2.What you need. The basics that everybody says: "proper food and exercise." But this article is

meant to give the details.

3.Get the food you need. It's absolutely correct that you are what you eat, which means that if you

want to stay healthy then you must eat healthy. Eating healthy means eating proper food. Meals

must be properly cooked and must supply the nutrients your body needs. Accordingly, the food must
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always be properly cooked in every form and salads should be thoroughly clean in order to avoid

entry of harmful bacterias and fungus. The second thing is the nutritional value. Your food must

contain calories but only to the amount you can burn. Your meals must also contain: green

vegetables, nuts, onions, grains and yogurt. These must be had every day. The green vegetables

enrich the blood and help the hemoglobin. They have large amounts of minerals and protect against

diseases. The nuts are nothing but concentrated fats and minerals, making them the ideal breakfastmunchies. Onions are not so tasty but they help in purification of the system. They protect against

asthma and stomach cancer. The grains and yogurt help in the digestion as they provide fibers and

enzymes for the body. The fruits are the second thing to keep in mind. Fruits are best had in the very

season that they ripen in. - eg: oranges ripen in winters and provide vitamin C which prevents the

damage to the skin that is caused by the cold and dry weather.

4. Drink water. Water, water everywhere. Yes, water. and that though plenty of it. A recent scientific

research has also stated that healthy people must drink at least 8 glasses[250ml] of water. This

simple procedure purifies your immune system from all impurities and therefore helps fight pimples.

It purifies by removing the toxins that trigger stress and other harmful emotions.

5. Exercise. After all that eating, you need to went it out. All this energy can get accumulated if notused properly and dieting cannot control it. The only way is to exercise if you don't have a job that

can drain your energy. This is important and the only solution to obesity. Apart from the gym, try

doing exercises that strengthen the muscles. These can be learned from any body builder or

wrestler. If you are unable to do any exercise, then certainly do start to walk. Don't jog or walk fast,

simply walk at your comfort level. This will also help you mentally.

6. Get some sun. When they say that sunlight is important for all life forms, they mean that every life

form requires sunlight even if they do not perform photosynthesis. Our body requires vitamin D

which it will produce on it's own when the skin comes in contact with sunlight. The best time for

sitting in the Sun is during the start and end of winter.

7.Reduce stress. This point does need a highlight. Some people who are prone to stress or have a

tension filled life must stop. If you are one of them, then stop this schedule right now. All efforts will

go waste[even this article] if you take stress. Stress can be curbed by the one hour walk suggested

above. But the first step will be to take a leave for at least 2 days. Then you should start walking and

during this break, forget work. Nice excuse but very important because stress can cause a lot of

harm. A lot. If you really are stress prone, do consult a doctor.

8. No risk. When it comes to health, never take a risk. The value of health is most understood when

you lose it. So don't risk it.

How to be healthy:

1.Stop engaging in risky behavior. Taking unnecessary risks is hard on the body and mind and

can have devastating long-term consequences. Serious or established patterns of risk-taking can

also be indicative of deeper psychological problems, in which case you should talk to a health care

professional who specializes in a relevant field. Start by setting your sights on one of the following

achievements:

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2. Drink more water. Adult humans should be drinking a litre or more water per day; six eight ounce

cups of water. That is in addition to diuretics like tea and coffee. Water keeps bodies at the correcttemperature and removes toxins that are the inevitable result of metabolism and industrial life.

Water-rich foods are an even better idea.

3. Eat well. A light organic breakfast is sufficient and, when combined with a snack mid-morning, will

see you through until lunch time. A good time for a healthy, easy-to-digest evening meal is between

5pm and 8pm depending on your work/study schedule; it is best to avoid late night snacks because

they fill you with unnecessary calories and can disrupt your sleep. Once a steady eating pattern has

been established, your body will feel more comfortable. Remember that not all fats are bad for you.

Good fats can be found in oily fish like salmon and tuna, avocados, nuts and olive oil. These are

essential to a well-balanced diet. ReadHow to Eat Healthyfor more facts.

Learn how tocook.Cooking your own meals is a wonderful experience as you can try out differentrecipes while saving money at the same time.

A high-fiber diet can lower your cholesterol, control your blood-sugar level, improve your bowelhealth, and make you less likely to overeat. The recommended fiber intake is 30 grams a day formen and 21 for women; after the age of 50, this jumps up to 38 for men and 25 for women. Somegood sources of fiber include fruits and vegetables (with the skin), whole grains, and legumes.

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Increase your intake of antioxidants to fight the free radicals that have been linked to cancer, heartdisease, atherosclerosis, among other diseases.[2]

Maintain a weight that is suitable for you. Our physical frames vary in size and weight. An individualwith a large frame can carry a little more weight while a person with a light frame will be able to carryless.

Do not use any form of crash diets. There is no magic bullet for weight loss and even if there were,

starving your body of vital nutrients wouldnt be it. A slow change in your eating habits is much saferand the long-term benefits for your physical health are greater.

If you dont want to go on a diet, readHow to Lose Weight Just by Exercising.Just remember thatonly serious athletes are able to burn off enough calories to be able to enjoy massive indulgencesand even so, they tend not to because its hard on the body. Even if you do consume more caloriesthan are recommended for you, be sure that they are nutritious; your heart, brain, muscles, bones,organs, and blood cant run forever on empty calories.

4. Bolster your immune system. Maintaining healthy habits and a high level of energy is difficult for

anyone who constantly battles fatigue, colds, infections, or any other effects of a weakened immune

system. ReadHow to Develop a Strong Immune Systemfor more information.

5. Improve your sleep quality. When you sleep, your body produces cells that fight infection,

inflammation, and stresswhich means that getting too little sleep or poor-quality sleep not only

makes you more prone to getting sick, but also increases the time you need to recover from

illness.[3]

On top of that, a study conducted by The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition

demonstrated that men who slept for 4 hours consumed 500 more calories than they did after

sleeping for 8 hours.[4]ReadHow to Sleep Betterfor tips.
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6. Get in shape. In addition to helping you lose weight and gain confidence, exercising has a host of

other benefits for your body and mind. For example, having good cardiovascular health has been

linked to a decreased risk of Alzheimers.[5]

Exercising also boosts your immune system; even a

change as minor as walking briskly for twenty to thirty minutes a day five days a week can improve

your immune system by increasing both your antibody and T-killer cell response.[6]

Exercising is also

one of the absolute best ways to sleep better at night[7]

which, as previously mentioned, can helpyou lose weight by keeping you from overeating. ReadHow to Get Fitfor more details.

7.Maintain your personal hygiene. Wash your hands often, especially after visiting the bathroom

at home or using the restrooms in a public place. Floss and brush your teeth and tongue after eating;

food particles are often the cause of bad breath and gum disease. Visit your dentist regularly for

cleanings and to catch any problems before they become serious. SeeHow to Be Hygienicfor more

details.

8.Find emotional balance. Even if you master every other aspect of health, it wont feel complete if

youre suffering from innerturmoil. Everyone needs a pick-me-up sometimes, and there are many

small things that you can do tofeel better about yourself.If the problem extends deeper, you may

need to learn tocope with emotional painor evendepression.

Once you have worked on yourself, you should work on your approach to interpersonalrelationships. Learn how torecognize a manipulative or controlling relationshipand, ifnecessary,deal with emotional abuseso that you canhave a healthy relationship.

9.Exercise daily or if not possible twice or thrice a week. It will increase your metabolic rate and

you'll feel fresh the whole week.

How to Develop Healthy Eating HabitsSchedulethree meals a day into your routine. It's important to be nourished adequately

throughout the day to preventfatigueand to perform at an optimal level.

Eat ahealthy breakfast.Include grains and fruits. Try a high-fibre cereal with low fat milk and

slicedbananas.

Eating small frequent meals can be less taxing on your digestive system .

Snackbetween meals to curb your appetite and provide a little energy . Try a piece offruitor a

few crackers withpeanut butter.

Do not let yourself become so hungry as to overeat at mealtime. Overeating burdens your

digestive system.

Drinkingwateror having a small bowl ofsoupbefore meals may keep you from overeating at

your meal.
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Eat slowly and chew your food thoroughly to aid in your digestion . Take time to savor your

food.

Obtain protein from a less complicated source, such as nuts, legumes, grains andsprouts.

Choose low fat dairy products, lean white meats or wildfishif animal products are desired.

Combine vegetables and grains with a small amount of protein for a synergistic effect .

Choose a variety ofwhole grainproducts to include millet, barley and buckwheat.

Choose a variety of fruits and vegetables that are deep in color, such as the dark orange of a

carrot or the deep green of spinach. They contain more nutrients.

Chooseorganicproducts to eliminate chemical exposure. Chemicals are harmful to overall

health.

Avoidprocessed foodas it contains ingredients that have been changed from their natural

state. These unnatural foods are difficult for your body to assimilate.

Choosesea saltas it is equivalent in nature to the salt within your body . It is very cleansing.

Refined salt causes fluid retention and increasedblood pressure.

Eliminatesugarsor choose an unrefined sugar, such as turbinado orhoney.

Drink plenty of cleanwaterto aid in flushing toxins and the waste products of natural cell

metabolism.

Gradually wean from large portions to achieve a healthy weight.

Eat lessin the evening if you are no longer exercising throughout the remainder of the day .

Use moderation when developing new eating habits. The important thing is to develop

aplanthat you'll find easy to accomplish and easy to maintain.

Keep apositive attitudefocusing on long term results.

Eat at least one nutritious meal per day with your family to encourage their good eating

habits.

How to Have a Healthy MindPeople having healthy minds live a richer and more fulfilling life.So, whether you are 16 or 60 its agood time to think about yourself and your mind.Lets find out some great ways to keep our mind

healthy.

Health and Happiness may be the foundation for a good life .But in today's life realities are

something different and being happy seems a dream. In today's fast life we argue more, cry more

and stress more.We are more short tempered these days as we don't have much time for
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ourselves.Reducing stress not only keeps our body healthy but also improves mental health.Find

some great ideas to improve mental health:

Identify your settled emotions and accept them for what they are .

Start doing Regular Meditation and some physical exercise.

Have fun in life. Take some time away from work and daily chores to just enjoy life.

Be Social:Having social network reduces isolation and stress which stimulates the brain through

shared learning experiences.

Eat Healthy:Food can really "up" your energy in 3 ways - a)providing the body with sufficient

calories. b) by delivering stimulants such as Caffeine (short term energy-boost) c) by pushing the

metabolism to burn fat efficiently.

Get plenty of Mental exercise:Taking tasks such as thinking through problems or avoiding the

calculator for simple arithmetic.

Challenge your brain:Learning and experiencing new things is a great way to challenge your brain.

Learn Art, Dance, Music, or Chess.Whatever you may enjoy.

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