Six Ways To Get Healthy

1. Eat a balanced diet rich in whole grains (bread, rice or pasta), fruits and vegetables

2. Maintain a healthy weight for your height and build. You can determine your healthy body weight by using a Body Mass Index (BMI) calculator.

3. Introduce exercise into your daily routine, for example, bike or walk to work, jog or walk in the morning before work, and take the stairs whenever possible.

4. Manage your stress using these Five-Minute Stress Busters:

• Count slowly to ten. Breathe in deeply on the odd numbers, and breathe out on the even numbers.
• Tighten your entire body from head to toes. Then, slowly relax the muscles in your body starting with the toes and working your way up to the neck and shoulder muscles.
• Do a few small circular muscle stretchers with your wrists, ankles, and neck.
• Close your eyes and imagine a place where you feel happy and relaxed. Keep that image in your mind when you are stressed.

5. Don’t smoke

6. Get regular check-ups. This helps your doctor spot any health issues early when they’re easier and less costly to treat.

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