Stay Healthy Mind, Body & Spirit
Autor: simba • February 8, 2012 • Essay • 756 Words (4 Pages) • 2,136 Views
Stay Healthy
Mind, body & Spirit
"Health is a relationship between you and your body." Terri Guillemets
"Only you know what is best for your body.
You know what it takes to fuel your body,
To keep you running throughout the day."
"I, myself… know that I have to eat.
Don't we all…
But being involved in a sport,
Requires me to eat more carbohydrates,
And drink many more liquids than the typical person."
"And I'm sure all the athletes in here can agree with me"
Health: A state of wellbeing free from disease. The general condition of body and mind.
Healthy home
Healthy sleep
Healthy relationships
Healthy eating
Healthy emotions
Healthy spirit
Healthy movement and fitness
Healthy home –
What goes into a "Healthy home?"
Myself I would like to think…
Love for each other
Respect for one another
A clean and comfortable home
Family dinners
Healthy sleep –
The average adult needs 7-9 hours of sleep
If you do not get that average you leave yourself with the risks of…
• Increased risk of motor vehicle accidents
• Increased appetite caused by sleep deprivation
• Increased risk of diabetes and heart problems
• Increased risk for depression and substance abuse
• Decreased ability to pay attention
Some ways to avoid those are...
Create a routine; maybe take a nice warm bath before you head to bed.
Workout for an hour during the day
Avoid caffeine and eating
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