Simple Changes You Can Make Today to Have a Healthier Life

My therapist suggested deep breathing as a tool to manage stress. I teach eighth-grade math, and my stress level is pretty high on some days. I breathe in to a slow count of five, hold for a slow count of five, then slowly release to a count of five. This instantly calms me down and keeps me centered. Think of it as a three-minute break that you can take anytime, anywhere.

We’ve heard the tip a million times, so here it is for the millionth plus one. If the option’s available, go the old-fashion route and climb the stairs to burn some extra calories.

Sun breeds life. So, what better way to make a lifestyle change than by basking in the glory of the source of life itself? Several varieties of diseases can be fought and defeated with the help of the Vitamin D that sunlight provides you with. The risk of heart disease and cancer, among other things has proven to have gone down due to exposure to Vitamin D. Of course, spending too long out in the sun can be harmful too what with heat strokes and skin burns. Be careful but try to soak up as much sunlight as you can for good health.

Wait at least five minutes before refilling your plate to evaluate whether or not you really need seconds.

We are the only species that drinks another species’ milk. Weird, right? Milk and dairy are comprised of much more than you would like to know, like cow hormones, blood and even pus.

So, promise me that the next time you are at the grocery store, you'll pick up a jug of vanilla almond milk, instead.

Maintaining a healthy weight may involve more than just what we eat. Turns out how we eat matters, too. Researchers at the University of Rhode Island found people who eat slowly consume fewer calories than speedier eaters.

When you cook at home, you use fresh ingredients, clean water and healthy products. Anything that is prepared at home is a lot, lot cleaner, fresher, healthier and more hygienic than store-bought meals. All the oil and cream that the restaurants drown their food in has practically no nutrient value. Eat healthy as it is absolutely indispensible for a healthy lifestyle. Moreover, cooking can act as a stress buster in many cases.