We grow up having our parents take care of us entirely, from handling our existential needs to tending to all our other needs. However, as time goes by, we grow up and it’s up to us to take care of most of our needs. Our parents are still there for us, but in a different way and we need to take on some more responsibility. Although growing up happens gradually, we become aware of the responsibilities quite abruptly and we may find ourselves overwhelmed with the notion. This is where we come in with a few secrets to taking proper care of your health as a responsible adult.
Healthy mornings
It’s important to start your day healthy. Once you do that, it will be harder for you to “break the rules”. The first step is to make sure your home represents a calm and healthy environment where you can relax. Make sure you declutter on a regular basis, get a quality air purifier so that you breathe in clean air from the moment you walk through the door. We usually do our morning rituals without putting much thought into our actions, so it’s easier to start changing habits during the morning. Instead of having your morning coffee, make some green tea and drink fresh lemonade while the tea is getting cold. After that, you can make a smoothie to fulfill your healthy morning and start your day fresh and energized. Once you start digging your healthy habits, you’ll think twice about eating pizza or a burger later on as you wouldn’t want to ruin your previous efforts.
Your own doctor
Once you settle down in a certain city or area and somewhat get your life in order, you should find a trustworthy doctor. Being able to rely on your doctor is very important. You need someone trustworthy who will know your medical history and who will keep track of your medical situation at all times. It will mean a lot for you and your family to have someone dependable who you can visit whenever you have a medical problem. In order to find that special person, you can ask around among your friends and family or search for someone with a good reputation online.
Regular check-ups
You need some sort of a health plan you can think of yourself or during a consultation with a doctor. There are regular check-ups that all people should do and they should happen periodically, depending on the person’s age and their health condition. Talk to your doctor and decide how often you should come in for blood work, Pap smear, breast or prostate exam and many other tests that are useful in preventing and early treatment of all types of cancer and chronic diseases. Once you create a plan, put it in your calendar and you’ll feel much safer once you establish the routine with your own doctor whom you trust.
Exercise
Physical exercise is also very healthy. Many people sigh or roll their eyes instantly as soon as exercising is mentioned. Truth be told, this is usually because people feel that exercising means hitting the gym and lifting weights or running some incredible mileage on a daily basis. However, the truth is that by exercising we mean any kind of physical activity. We are all different people in various shape and with different skillsets. Not all of us are comfortable with running 10 miles per day or lifting heavy weights. If you are an inactive person or mildly active, taking walks or riding a bike are perfect forms of exercise. All cardio exercises are extremely beneficial for your health which is why taking walks is actually the first and most efficient activity you can do for yourself. Just a simple one hour walk a day can change your life in a great way.
All habits are difficult to change and taking care of your health means permanently changing some of your habits. It’s not just about regular visits to the doctor, but about nutrition, activity and trying to live a healthier life, in general. Nobody said it was easy, but if you start with the things we mentioned, you’ll have already done a lot. It’s the little things that make big changes. You cannot turn your life around in a day. Instead, you can take it step by step and make many small changes every day. In time, they will become habits and you’ll end up with a healthier lifestyle.
