WAY S T O I M P R O V E Y O U R O V E R A L L H E A LT H C R E AT E D B Y D R . M A R K M C B AT H

• Two common factors that involve improving your overall health are working out and eating right, but there are many other ways you can maintain a healthy lifestyle in addition to that.

• To take your health to the next level, it is vital that you pay attention to the details involved in your everyday routine.

• Here are some great ways you can improve your overall health, and in turn increase your quality of life…

• First, get in the habit of meditating regularly. Though it may just seem like the latest fad, meditation has a plethora of important health benefits.

• Taking 20 minutes each day to unwind and look into yourself is a long-time secret to living a long life.

• Certified health coach Kerry Bajaj states, “Meditation is going to help with stress reductions, better sleep, lower blood pressure, improved immunity, and improved cardiovascular function. It’s also going to make you feel much better because you’re disconnecting from all the stimulation of life,” (Men’s Fitness Magazine, The 14 Best Things You Can Do For Your Health).

• Another health trick that aids with boosting your immune system and lowers blood pressure is to drink more tea.

• Though water is the best beverage you can consume for your body, tea is proven to have almost the same amount of benefits.

• According to Men’s Fitness Magazine:

• “Research published in the European Journal of Clinical Nutrition shows that regular consumption of green tea can improve memory and cognition in men. Green tea is also credited with a host of other health-boosting benefits, like firing up your metabolism, lowering blood pressure, preventing bad breath, boosting immunity, and acting as an anti-inflammatory agent,” (Men’s Fitness Magazine, The 14 Best Things You Can Do For Your Health).

• It’s a simple as that, drink more tea.

• You may want to start with replacing your morning cup of coffee with a cup of green tea, because green tea contains caffeine in it as well and will help get your day going.

• Avoiding BPA (Bisphenol A) is crucial when it comes to improving your health, especially if you are aware of the products that contain the chemical.

• BPA is found in many household products, including water bottles, and food cans. Previous research has shown that exposure to BPA may be linked to reproductive disorders, cardiovascular disease, and diabetes.

• Men’s Fitness Magazine suggests to, “Purchase typically-canned items, like tomatoes, in glass containers instead, and if you’re sticking with plastic containers, check for a recycle code of 3 or 7 on the bottom - those may be made with BPA,” (Men’s Fitness Magazine, The 14 Best Things You Can Do For Your Health).

• The last health trick that you’ve probably heard dozens of times before but still struggle with is to get more sleep.

• Though most Americans pride themselves for having a busy schedule and developing a hard work ethic from a young age, many are sleep deprived because of it.

• Sleep is a key factor, and is perhaps the most important, when it comes to maintaining a healthy lifestyle.

• If you don’t sleep well, your workouts won’t be as effective and you will most likely consume more food and drinks high in sugar to keep you awake.

• Getting 7 to 8 hours of sleep every night is vital - and no, you can’t catch up on sleep solely on the weekends.

• For more information on how to improve your overall quality of life by leading a healthy lifestyle, please read this article published by Men’s Fitness here.