Three Healthy Things

Being healthy is easier than you may think.

We all want to be healthy, to feel 'better', more energetic, less tired, to have a better body, and just feel good about ourselves. And there are loads of magazine articles and websites and friends who are quick to tell us how to be healthy. In fact, there is SOOO much information that it gets very confusing, or you dont know who is 'right' or who you should listen to.

There is no such thing as the 'perfect' diet or the 'perfect' food or the 'perfect exercise program, because each of us is different .. with different life experiences and ages and health conditions and outlooks. But, there are Three Healthy Things we ALL can do.

1. Sleep. We should sleep eight hours a night. Its really easy when we shutdown all our electronics for the night, drink a warm cup of tea - like chamomile or valerian - and focus on sleeping.

Sleep is important because it gives the body and mind an opportunity to restore itself. But i'll bet you didnt know that sleep determines your appetite, your attitude, your energy level and your immunity. And more importantly: diet. If, for example, you eat white flour, white sugar and milk, then you are disrupting your bodies ability to sleep and so self-heal.

2. Yoga, twice a week. Yes, you are probably thinking: "Well of course she said 'yoga', its a yoga blog!" But in truth, more and more medical universities are confirming that Yoga, twice a week, is healthy for the body and mind.

This is not too difficult to understand because Yoga is natural bodily movement, so when we move naturally, then the body is happy. And when the body is happy, the mind too is content and calm. Plus, a twice weekly Yoga class will help you sleep better because the body is doing the most organic exercise routine on the planet .. which means its health will be restored.

3. Meditate and / or practice Positive Thinking. Most of us have so much background chatter in our head - thinking about bills or work, kids or friends, worrying and judging and complaining and defending - that we think this is normal. In fact, all this chatter probably keeps you awake at night.

Calm the chatter with deep breathing and pleasant thinking. Take a slow and relaxing inhale and be grateful for something. Exhale deeply and completely and smile softly to yourself. In that 5-7 seconds you have been optimistic and so reduced stress. Baby steps are the most important ones! Eventually, you will be able to calm the body and mind for one minute, then three or fifteen.

So there you have it: Three Healthy Things. And the best part? They are free! No prescription required, no professional assistance needed.

If your not doing self-health, then what do you expect?

Om Peace!
Yogini Valarie Devi