Health Tips?

[Perspective]

Some health tips I didn't learn until recently,
but I wish I'd known before, so I thought I'd share...
Daily:
Exercise/Stretch
Floss/Brush teeth,
Take multi-vitamin & Omega 3’s
Sleep 7-8 hours/night
Meditate/Breath deeply
Drink 64 oz of filtered water (pee should be clear)
Eat small meals – but more often & not too late at night.
A balanced diet is usually rich in a variety of colors.

*Singing can increase immune function by producing endorphins & the feel-good hormone, dopamine.
*Laughter increases immune function, lowers blood pressure, increases oxygen & helps reduce stress.


*Yoga lowers blood pressure & heart rate, decreases stress hormones & increases relaxation hormones like serotonin, dopamine & endorphins.
*Ballroom & Square dancing involve both physical & mental stimulation, reducing risk of dementia.


*Pets & Plants can be de-stressors (plants also produce oxygen & remove air pollutants)
*Rest eyes regularly – close, look at far distance & around.
*Avoid aluminum (linked to Altimers) in food & deodorants
*Always blow dry hair that lies against neck (helps prevent soar throat)
*Get needed vaccines & screenings
*For viral infections (like flu), antibiotics can hurt more than help...
If you do take antibiotics for bacterial infection, protect your gut by eating probiotics (like yogurt & acidophilus)

Some tips from “You, Staying Young” by Roizen & Oz, MDs

What health tips have you learned?