Mumbai Mirror
If you think good health takes time to
build, follow healthy habits that you can acquire in less than 60 seconds
From buckling your seat belt and
washing your hands, getting healthier may take less time than you think. Both,
the positive and negative choices you make every day factor in. Here are eight
good habits that will help you achieve optimum health.
Leave
your shoes at the door
Removing your shoes at the door
prevents everything from dirt and stones to chemicals and potential allergens
from entering your house. So, apart from being an age-old ritual, this activity
could be a practical way to keep the house clean and free from outdoor
pollutants.
Sneeze
into your arm
When you don't have a tissue or a
napkin handy to cover your mouth and nose, your best bet is to cough or sneeze
into the crook of your elbow, or upper arm. The point is to avoid using your
hands, which can easily spread germs around. Covering your nose also prevents
germ-laden droplets from launching into the air, where they can land on
frequently touched surfaces and infect others.
Give
your eyes a break
Many office goers and students spend several
hours a day staring at computer screens, where a combination of glare, slumped
posture and poor lighting can trigger a strain the eye and headaches. To
protect your eyes from the daily screen time, build in frequent rest stops. Eye
specialists recommend the "20-20-20 rule": For every 20 minutes you
spend at the computer, glance away from the screen for at least 20 seconds by
looking at an object located 20 feet away. Giving your eyes a breather allows
them to focus on something else. It is also a good idea to stand up, put your
hands in the air, and take a long stretch to promote blood flow in the body.
Apply
sunscreen all year round
Applying sunscreen on a regular basis
can protect skin not only from a tan, but also from the visible signs of aging,
and can reduce the risk of skin cancer. So rain or sunshine, make sunscreen
part of your daily morning routine.
Drink
lots of water
Drinking eight glasses of water a day
is a must, but we suggest avoid keeping count. Your body is composed of 60 per
cent water. The functions of these bodily fluids include digestion, absorption,
circulation, creation of saliva, transportation of nutrients, and maintenance
of body temperature. Adequate hydration also keeps things flowing along your
gastrointestinal tract and prevents constipation. When you don't get enough
fluid, the colon pulls water from stools to maintain hydration — and the result
is constipation.
Microwave
the kitchen sponge
The toilet seat may seem like the most
germ-infested item in the home, but studies have shown that the kitchen sponge
supersedes the list. A kitchen sponge's frequent use to clean dal or sabzi
spills, as well as, its moist and porous texture, make it a breeding ground for
foodborne bacteria, and mildew. To stop the spread of germs, make sure it is
wet, then leave it in the microwave for 45 seconds every evening.
Count
up to 20 when angry
If you are seething with anger, count
up to 20 and take a slow, deep breath between each number. This simple
technique can reduce your temper and cool your nerves. Counting distracts your
mind, which gives you some time to distance your emotions from the situation
that is ticking you off. If you are still angry, keep on counting and deep
breathing until you feel calmer, and more in control. Taking slow, deep breaths
helps to switch the nervous system from a sympathetic system response, to
making you feel more relaxed.
Brush
your tongue
Preventing tooth decay and gum disease
requires daily brushing. However, cleaning your tongue is an important step to
keep your mouth clean. Research shows that a periodontal disease is not only a
threat to your oral health but its effects go well beyond the mouth. The back
of the tongue is also a popular site for bacteria and germs that can give you
bad breath. After you've brushed your teeth, brush the surface of your tongue
from back to front. Doing this once a day removes plaque-causing bacteria and food
particles trapped in the tongue, and freshens your breath.
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