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Small Changes with Big Health Benefits

small changes with Big health benefits

September 13, 2020 //  by Marian Mitchell//  Leave a Comment

Our health and wellbeing are at the forefront of our minds now, more than ever. It might have taken a global pandemic for us to realize how quickly things can change, how our usual habits could be hurting us, and how important it is to take care of ourselves and to do everything that we can to stay fit and healthy, but we are. With a deadly virus doing the rounds, it’s suddenly imperative that we take the time to protect ourselves, to boost our immune systems, and to take steps to ensure we don’t weaken our immune responses with poor habits. 

If you are unfit, have unhealthy habits, or have spent the last six months hibernating from the world, the idea of making changes to get healthy and improve your fitness levels might be more than a little daunting. But, while making significant changes can be challenging, it’s often the smaller changes that are more sustainable and have the biggest effect on our overall health and wellbeing. Here’s a look at some of the small lifestyle changes that you could make, which can have huge health benefits.

Listen to Your Body

So many of us are guilty of ignoring the warning signs. We keep working when we’re feeling ill, only succumbing when we can no longer go on, instead of getting rest at the first sign of sickness. Often, this means that our illnesses are more prolonged and worse than they ever needed to be. You might even be guilty of ignoring more serious symptoms or failing to book regular screenings and tests.  

Paying more attention to your body and giving it what it needs can mean that you can fight off minor coughs and colds easily and that more serious symptoms are spotted and treated before it’s too late. 

Make sure you’ve got the right Medicare supplement plan, which offers the coverage that you need, then start listening. If you are tired, rest. If you are ill, take a sick day. If your muscles ache, take a hot bath. And, if something is worrying you, head to the doctors as soon as you can. 

Drink More Water

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One of the best things that you can do for your body is also the easiest. Drinking more water keeps you hydrated and gives your body the best chance to work well. 

Conquer Those 10,000 Steps

If you have never exercised regularly or have become a bit of a couch potato recently, the idea of hitting the gym five days a week might be a bit much. So, start small. Focus on getting in 10000 steps a day, even if you do some of them jogging on the spot while you wait for the coffee to brew. This will help you to burn more calories, improve heart health, and boost your circulation. 

Switch Off

Too much time online can lead to stress and depression. It can also mean that you struggle to sleep and find it hard to switch off at night. Limiting your time online, and especially on social media, can have a massively positive effect on your health.

Balance Your Diet

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A big problem with our diets is that we tend to be all or nothing. We either overeat fat and sugar, or we go on extreme diets, cutting whole food groups, and denying ourselves the things that we love. For improved physical and mental health, the key is balance. Eat a generally healthy diet, with a wide variety of foods, and indulge in a treat occasionally. 

If improving your health ever seems daunting, remind yourself of why you are doing it. A few little changes for a longer, healthier, and happier life, is surely well worth it?

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