This is very common mistakes that we are doing in our day
today life. But Problem is we don’t think about it.
There are some habits that have been ingrained into us for so
long that we might not even realize that they're detrimental to our health.
Whether unconscious habits from our personal lives or misguided
values from society, our lack of attention toward these health mistakes can
have medical repercussions down the road.
Here are seven common health mistakes most people don't even
realize they're making. Become aware of these, and you're well on your way to
changing your life for the better!
1. Not drinking enough water
We're constantly hearing about the revitalizing benefits of
drinking water, but how many of us actually consume enough each day?
Along with being a vital resource that every living thing
needs, healthy levels of water intake can help energize muscles, revitalize
skin, and promote weight loss (better water than high-calorie soft drinks!). It
also flushes out your kidneys and promotes regular bowel function.
In general, drinking more water makes us feel refreshed and
less tired, so drink up!
2. Holding tension in your muscles
It's easy not to notice when our anxiety manifests in our
muscles. We often tense up and stay tense for hours after a stressful period.
Over time, this can lead to bad backs, tension headaches, or even more serious
conditions.
Take a moment during your daily routine to loosen up yourbody and release all the stored anxiety. Rolling your head in slow circles and
shrugging your shoulders are two simple examples of exercises that can be done
anywhere.
3. Eating more meat than veggies
Meat consumption in the West has grown tremendously, and
nowadays it's common for people to serve themselves a flank of steak with a
small scoop of veggies on the side.
Actually, according the U.S. government's My Plateinitiative, a healthy serving of meat is about the size of a deck of cards,
with grains and veggies both playing a much larger role.
Meat is an acidic food, so in order to balance the pH levels
in our bodies we should eat equally large or larger portions of alkaline foods
such as fruits and vegetables.
Instead of making meat the focus of your meals, try to
incorporate it as a side dish or complement. Or, even better, try to eat
meat-free at least one dinner per week.
4. Slouching
Those of us who work at an office or on the computer all day
know how hard it is to keep from slouching. However, now is the time to make a
conscious change!
Consistent bad posture can lead to a whole array of back and
spine conditions, as well as gastrointestinal pains, headaches and jaw pains,
bad circulation and reduced lung function.
This may go hand in hand with holding tension in your
muscles, as a slouched back often will have clenched muscles in order to
maintain its position.
It takes conscious effort to correct this in the beginning,
and can be exhausting, but the health benefits definitely pay off in the end.
5. Going to bed too late
Although the saying that one hour of sleep before midnight is
equal to two hours after is a myth, there's some truth to this notion. Going to
bed past midnight results in loss of valuable, deep, non-REM sleep.
Try shifting your schedule around to sleep and wake earlier
so you maintain the same healthy number of sleep hours.
6. Forgetting to breathe
When we're upset, angry or stressed we often forget our
body's most powerful control mechanism: breathing. Just by taking long,
controlled breaths we can slow our heart rate, calm our nerves, and find more
clarity.
Oxygen powers everything in our body, so by increasing our
oxygen flow we can give more vitality to not only our muscles and organs, but
most importantly our brain, which controls all aspects of our emotions and
psychology.
Next time you feel out of control, low-energy, or stressed
out, try practicing some breathing exercises.
7. Not smiling enough
It always seems like happy people live longer, and for good
reason! When we smile, our brain releases endorphins that counteract stress and
make us feel more relaxed.
One of the best parts about smiling, though, is that it's
infectious. By smiling we can spread the cheer around, increasing trust and
building relationships with those around us.
So even when you're going through a tough time, try to find
something to be happy about. Don't forget to smile.
Don’t be Late. Now you know the Mistakes & Now you can
start to Avoid it
Credits : Kelsey Frizzell Via mindbodygreen
