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Thursday, 23 January 2014

88 Secrets for Healthy Living




A poster by the Penang Adventist Hospital really attracted my attention while waiting for my mum’s turn to be called for check-up at a clinic recently.
And…I wish to share the information with my friends.

1. Say a morning prayer.
2. Start your day with 1 glass of plain water.

3. Decide to be happy today.
4. Go for a pre-breakfast walk.
5. Quit smoking.
6. Have a healthy breakfast every morning.
7. Laughter is the best medicine.
8. Spend time in a garden.
9. Take responsibility for your emotions.
10. Practice a healthy diet.
11. Plan ahead.
12. Walk 10,000 steps daily.
13. Take a deep breath. It calms the mind.
14. Eat regular meals.
15. Sing in the shower.
16. Maintain a healthy weight.
17. Listen to your body.
18. Include a variety of wholegrain in your healthy diet.
19. Talk to your neighbours.
20. Don’t gossip.
21. See all relationships as fruitful.
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22, Eat a rainbow of fruits & vegetables.
23. Keep a healthy perspective on work problems.
24. Exercise 5 times weekly.
25. Keep a sense of humor.
26. Eat a variety of nutrient rich foods.
27. Surround yourself on positive image.
28. Avoid alcohol and narcotics.
29. Be kind to yourself.
30. Focus on quality sources of protein.
http://media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/736x/17/0c/06/170c06ae27348f75ba0d87dfc60924d3.jpg31. Don’t compare your life to others.
32. Write down your worries.
33. Think positive.
34. Never skip meals.
35. Settle a quarrel before bedtime.
36. Go for regular medical check-ups.
37. Forgive everyone.
38. Enjoy healthy fats & enjoy unhealthy fats.
39. Give yourself a present on your birthday.
40. Watch a comedy.
41. Learn your natural sleep cycle.
42. Eat to live not live to eat.
43. Let music fill your heart.
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44. Discover the benefit of massage.
45. Tape a list of goals to your computer.
46. Drink at least 8 glasses of plain water daily.
47. Don’t try to resolve everything in a day.
48. Never take work to bed.
49. Be kind and courteous to your family.
50. Downsize your portions.
51. Play gentle music quietly in your bedroom.
52. Sleep 6-8 hours daily.
53. Make time for laughter.
54. Limit sugar and salt intake.
55. Accept change.
56. Grow your own vegetables.
57. See life as a journey, not a destination.
58. Cut down on processed foods.
59. Cultivate positive challenges.
60. Do a few exercises during TV ad breaks.
61. Manage your stress level.
62. Grill, steam, bake and broil your food instead of frying.
63. Go on a mini-retreat for just one day.
64. Take up dancing or a team sport.
65. Life is too short to waste time hating anyone.
66. Avoid all-you-can eat buffet.
67. Create positive self-image on the screen of your mind.
68. Practice safe sex.
69. Enjoy your meals with friends whenever possible.
70. Stop eating before you are full.
71. Time heals almost everything. Give time, time…
72. Do some gardening.
73. You don’t have to win every argument, agree to disagree.
74. Reduce, but don’t deny food treats.
75. Write reviews of your most pleasurable experiences.
76. Climb the stairs at work instead of taking the elevator.
77. Cross a bridge from a problem to a solution.
78. Take time to chew your food, relishing every mouthful.
79. Don’t take yourself so seriously. No one else does.
80. Write a “have done” list.

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 81. Find a silver lining in every cloud.
82. Eat half a handful of unsalted nuts.
83. Give yourself the time and space to enjoy life.
84. Mix your exercise to prevent boredom.
85. See the light at the end of the tunnel.
86. Reduce caffeine intake.
87. Keep your promises.
88. Go to bed early.