Sunday, 8 January 2012

Healthy Tips for Mens


We all know however it is best to avoid health problems all together. By following a few simple healthy living tips you may be able to do this.

1. Eat well.
As you eat it will determine the state of your health. A good healthy meal should consist of plenty of fruits, vegetables, nuts, whole grains, milk, lean white meat like poultry and fish, red meat in proportion, etc.

2. Eliminate “White Foods” from Your Diet.
White flour, white sugar and other processed foods are not only devoid of vitamins and minerals, but they’ve also been stripped of their natural fiber. As a result, they rapidly drive up blood sugar levels, which contribute to weight gain, diabetes and a host of other health problems.

3. Exercise on a Regular Basis.
The leading cause of death today is heart disease and regular exercise is known to be the best way that you can prevent it. Exercising regularly up to four times in a week for an hour to help improve the overall condition. A good fitness regime can prevent the incidence of back injury, and in the longer run lower the risk of osteoporosis. Thus resulting in a health living.

4. If you use a towel to dry your hair, pat it dry – don’t rub it.
Some guys just shake their hair off and call it good, but if you’re whisking away the water, do it gently. Rubbing your hair while it’s wet can damage the hair cuticle and cause split ends, so be gentle with it until it dries.

5. Quit Smoking.
It would be best to avoid both alcohol and smoking as they were proved as harmful elements. You have to get rid of them if you cannot, then do it in moderation. Because smoking increases the risk of cancer, drinking on the other hand could spill out of control and turn you into an alcoholic, and simple ruin your health, professional and personal life.

6. Moderate drinking.
No more than two drinks a day for men may shield you from cardiovascular disease, according to research. Just be sure not to overdo it, and if you have risk factors or a family history that suggests you shouldn’t drink, don’t use it as an excuse to start.

7. Make Regular Doctor Visits.
Men often ignore abnormal health symptoms and avoid going to doctors. This may be part of the reason why women tend to outlive us. Make sure that you have a yearly checkup. There are some that need a little push so get a family member involved that will make sure you go to your doctor. It is in your best interest as well as theirs.

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