22/07/2021
Better Health, Better You with Victory Oyebola
- Be conscious of lifestyle measures. It's important to create healthy habits so you can pass on healthy habits to your children and to those around you.
- It's always better than to prevent diseases than to cure them.
- Learn about healthy habits so you can improve your lifestyle. Don't stay with unhealthy habits and do nigerian "odeshi."
- Work with a nutritionist, fitness expert to get the best for you. Google isn't always right.
- In all lifestyle habits, balance is key. Try not to overdo any of them
What to do if you ever get a bad report from the doctor?
Keep fear out and read success stories. No matter the disease, someone has come out of it.
Take control of your emotions. Don't allow negativity overwhelm you. Managing emotions take practice, start early.
Talk to friends and confidants. Don't keep negative emotions bottled in.
Practice gratitude and choose to focus on the positive. Focus on the good around you despite the negative news and see the brighter side.
Suggested Lifestyle Habits
1. Exercise - at least 30 minutes daily exercise.
2. Stay away from excessive salt intake.
3. Reduce processed foods.
4. Eat fruits and vegetables. Eat a variety. Make it a daily habit.
5. Stay from stress, worry and anxiety. Take out time to rest.
- Take issues that you cannot handle to God, if you believe in Him.
6. Reduce the level of sugar intake. More water, less fizzy drinks.
7. Maintain a healthy weight.
8. Stay away from alcohol - this has more damage than benefits. This makes fat accumulate in your body.
9. Drink water - water helps your body stay optimal and it helps your digestive system.
10. Get enough sleep. This helps your brain to rest so that it doesn't send the wrong signals to your body.
Changing your lifestyle takes a while, don't give up. Look out for your friends and family.
Look out for the long term benefits, ask yourself how do I want to look and feel when I'm 50 or 60.
Your body adjusts over time to healthy habits. Don't give up on yourself.