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The 3 Areas of Healthy Living
Any health specialist, or someone who works in the industry,
will tell you that there are 3 main areas you need to work on to be in a
healthy and happy state. The first is your physical health, which includes
taking care of all your organs, systems, muscles and everything else associated
with your body. The second is mental health, which consists of everything
associated with your mind. The third area is your spirituality.
Physical Health
This is arguably the most important of the three, as being
healthy physically usually acts as a catalyst for the other two. Physical
health is the one that is most associated with most people’s conception of
health. Within your physical well being, there are generally two areas you can
work on – your diet and your training program.
Eating well and exercising go hand in hand. Having poor
habits in one of these two areas could easily undermine the other. Below we’ve
listed a few things to work on to ensure your physical health is in the best
possible condition.
1.) Most people neglect to stay hydrated throughout the day.
By the time you feel thirsty, you’re already dehydrated, which means you should
constantly remind yourself to drink enough water during the day. For most
adults, you should aim to consume at least 2 liters or 8 normal glasses of
liquid in any one day. This helps you remove toxic substances from your body.
2.) Eating a healthy, balanced diet will allow you to get
all the minerals and vitamins your body needs to function correctly. Having a
deficiency could disturb the proper functioning of one of many systems and
processes in your body.
Cutting down on processed meats, and red meats, will
also reduce the pressure on your liver, and reduce chance of developing a
cancer. Fruits and vegetables are great as they are rich in minerals/vitamins,
and also fiber to keep your digestive system running well.
3.) Exercising regularly is vital not just for the benefits
listed above, in regards to your respiratory and cardiovascular system, but
also in supporting your mental and spiritual health.
Mental Health
Having poor mental health can cause physical problems. It’s
common knowledge that someone who is stressed, depressed or psychologically
unhealthy is more likely to develop diseases or illnesses. Having issues with
your social well-being can be caused by a range of different reasons.
Hereditary
Some people are more prone to being depressed or anxious
simply because that’s the natural personality they were born with. Many
illnesses of the mind run in the family. It may be that your brain is less
responsive to certain chemicals that promote the “feel good” state.
Whilst this may make you more prone to suffering from
illnesses such as depression, it does not have to be the case. You’ll usually
be able to counteract the hereditary issues by leading a healthy lifestyle.
Catalytic
Another reason for the chemical imbalance in the brain is if
you’ve suffered a severe emotional trauma that has resulted in depression. This
could include anything from a death of a close family member or a friend, to a
bad accident resulting in substantial lifestyle changes, such as an amputation,
walking disability etc.
The strain of such a large change in your life can easily
send you in a downward spiral, making you forget about all the good things, and
forcing you to focus on all the negatives. People in this situation will
usually think irrationally, and it can also bring up any other long term
problems that have been stagnant until now.
Long Term
It could be that due to long term dissatisfaction or
unhappiness with your current lifestyle, you are slowly falling deeper and
deeper into emotional instability. Many people in unhealthy marriages or dead
end jobs often find themselves stuck with nowhere to go. More often than not,
people in these situations don’t even know how much of a toll it’s taking on
them until they’re relieved of it.
These problems usually simmer under the
surface for a long time, until one day they’ll hit breaking point.
Oftentimes, you’ll find that it is a mixture of these
reasons that causes the problem. But exercising and eating well can re-balance
the chemistry in your brain and help you overcome many, often very serious,
problems.
Spiritual Health
Your spiritual health provides a sense of purpose to your
life. While many turn to religion for this, it could also be fulfilled with
simple beliefs or values that you are consistent with. Everybody has different
ideas on why they’re in this world, and it’s important to find your own reason
and be comfortable with it.
To be spiritually well, you simply need to have some time to
relax, and think about yourself. What kind of person you want to be? And how
well do you live by your own moral rules?
While many can go through life without even thinking about
spirituality, those that do, will usually find that they’ve filled a big gap in
their lives and they are more confident, and more comfortable with themselves.
Religion
As many as 84% of the world’s population (about 5.8 billion
people) is in practice of some kind of religion. Surveys have also shown that
people who believe in something are generally much happier.
Meditation
Meditation has been scientifically proven to help people
relax, reduce stress and improve ability to focus. For many people, meditation
is a period they use every day to wind down from the hardships and worries.
It’s important to schedule a little bit of “me” time to rewind and reflect. If
you do not follow any religion, then meditation may be the easiest way for you
to improve your spiritual wellness.
Significant Other or Offspring
Another way to find purpose in your live is by meeting
someone you can truly care about. Many women find purpose in their lives
through a significant other or a child they can take care of.
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