How do you manage your health?

May 20, 2009 6:19am CST
What precaution or steps do you take to manage your health? Do you have any daily routine or diet plan to manage your health like drinking more water or eating more fruits like that?I drink lots of water to maintain blood circulation and for a healthy body. please share your tips to keep our health much better.
7 responses
• United States
22 May 09
I grow my own vegetables, organically. Organic food is much better for you. I also take supplements. A good quality affordable place to get them is puritan.com.
@patialvi (715)
• India
21 May 09
i am not very good in managing health and don't have diet plan to follow but still i do care my health. i do a little bit exercise to relax my body and eat only vegetarian fresh food. i don't use frozen product or junk food like burgers, pizzaz etc... whenever we feel like eating this kind of stuff, my wife make it at home with fresh and pure vegetables.....and i think i am having a good health...
• United States
20 May 09
The way I approach managing good health is through prevention. I eat healthy meals as often as possible. Adding green leafy veggies, fresh organic fruit, and plenty of water (purified) to my diet, I believe I keep my body and immune system strong to prevent poor health. As mentioned above, proper sleep and staying physically fit will also do the body well. General attitude is also important, and I believe that excessive worrying cause the body to breakdown and allows illness or disease to take hold. Think right, eat right, and take care of your body and it will serve you well for many years.
@rymebristol (1808)
• Philippines
20 May 09
i take multivitamins and a lot of exercise whenever i can. i have vices like smoking and drinking. i am not a fan of going into the gym. i'd rather go for a walk or play basketball to keep me in shape. it takes discipline to get healthy. as for my vices, i am trying my best to quit smoking.
@krajibg (11923)
• Guwahati, India
20 May 09
Hi, Today the mechanical and sitting culture of life has created a lot of health related challenges. The most important thing, for the men today, is physical fitness. Everybody should take care of certain things to be physically fit. A person should drink more water. Human body is made up of 70 percent fluid. Water helps in regulating metabolic processes of the body properly. In the state of dehydration all the basic metabolic functions of the body lowers down and the person feels tired and might have headache. A person should have a habit of reading labels before eating food stuff, to know the amount of calorie intake everyday. Amount of daily protein intake should be 0.8 g per kilogram of the body weight. Protein helps in excitation of chemical in the brain called dopamine that keeps a person alert. Carbohydrates like sugar and white flour should be avoided. Complex carbohydrates should be preferred as simple carbohydrates bring negative effect on the skin as it ages. Exercise not only brings calories but also increases metabolism. Daily 20 minutes aerobics can brings a big difference. Stairs should be used rather than lift. Too much of the exercise is also not good. A workout should never be more than 45 minutes. A proper sleep of at least eight hours is also necessary to be physically fit. Less sleep can bring slower metabolism. Proper sleep helps in cell growth and repair that increases metabolism and burn up calories. A person should have lifts which involves a number of muscles at a time rather than concentrating on a particular body part. Lifts such as rows, pull-ups and squats should be done as they involve lots of muscles. Smoking should be avoided to be physically fit as it affects metabolism also. Stretching is also a good way to be physically fit. Five-six small meals are good for health. Try to eat different type of fruits and different vegetables. Relaxation for 20 minutes daily is good for reducing stress and blood pressure. Breathing slowly and deeply into abdomen will be helpful in relaxing. Excess stress should be avoided.
@geniustiger (1694)
• Philippines
20 May 09
I like to eat more vegetables than eat meat foods. I also have fruits whatever in every meals especially bananas this is usually the typical fruit in my place. Even though I cant drink vitamins unless I can eat fruits its allright for me. Drink more water than sofdrinks. I need it sometimes if my tast need it badly. And I am used to walk to near roads rather than to ride for it. Its a good exercise for me for I dont have schedule for warm ups.
@chillpill90 (1936)
20 May 09
i try and drink lots of water, i try not to snack too much an just eat main meals that way i believe your limiting your intake of calories. I also walk at least 2 miles a day and try and get lots of sleep. I believe as long as you dont consume large amounts of junk food then you can class yourself as healthy.