Lifestyle Modification- What It Means And How It Helps

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In modern era, life is very very fast and full of stress and strain. People are working hard and for long hours and time for relaxing is scanty. But this type of life pattern is taking its toll on our health. Headache, boredom or depression, insomnia and obesity are common now a days. Diseases like heart attack, diabetes and others are happening in increased numbers and at earlier ages. Situation is quite alarming.

What can we do?

It is always better to prevent diseases rather than to treat those after they actually happened. If we can bring some minute and subtle changes in our lifestyle, it will be immensely beneficial to prevent some deadly diseases and related morbidities. In a nut sell, it is nothing but 'Lifestyle Modification' we are talking about.

* Keep a few minutes time, that you will give to yourself. Just relax- listen music or have a few paces in open air or just lie straight on bed with lights are off.

* Quit smoking or any other nicotine containing addictives. It may just kill you!

* Limit your drinking 30 ml per day. It my be beneficial to your heart by increasing HDL level. Excessive drinking is as hazardous as smoking.

* Stay away from fast/junk foods as far as possible. Engulf healthy fibre containing foods like fruits.

* A few minutes of exercise like stretching/jogging/ swimming are of immense help.

* Increase social interactions/ friends circle. Go for a drive once a while.

* Laugh aloud. There are a lot of laughing clubs these days. Experts says that laughing is good for mental health.

Start from today. Don't leave it for tomorrow!