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9 Healthcare Lifestyle Tweaks That can Add Years to Your Life

Joanne Conroy
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Have you ever wondered, “What is the one simple thing I could do every day to live a longer and better life?”

Contents
  • Why Do Small Lifestyle Habits Matter So Much?
  • 1. Start Your Morning With a Healthy Routine
  • 2. Keep Moving, Even If It’s Just a Bit
  • 3. Eat More Natural and Home-Cooked Food
  • 4. Sleep Like It’s Your Body’s Charging Time
  • 5. Drink Water Through the Day, Not All at Once
  • 6. Spend Time With People Who Make You Feel Good
  • 7. Keep Your Mind Active With Small Daily Challenges
  • 8. Include a Few Herbal Habits in Your Day
  • 9. Practice Gratitude and Keep a Calm Mind
  • Final Thoughts

That’s a question many of us have, especially when we see our elders aging gracefully or friends who always seem to have boundless energy. 

There are quite a few small habits we may slot into our daily lives that could, over time, actually make a big difference.

Here are some simple lifestyle adjustments that not only work to improve your overall health but also make you feel better, day-to-day.

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Why Do Small Lifestyle Habits Matter So Much?

We often think that if we are going to be healthy, we must do big things, like joining a gym, following a strict diet plan, or purchasing costly health products. But really, it’s the ordinary things we do regularly that have the biggest impact on how we feel.

All of this is possible because of the thoughts you think, the way you move, how you sleep, what you eat: the daily habits that work quietly in the background. Over months and years, these little habits can either help propel us through the day or make us feel tired and worn out.

And also our body is like a plant. You see, if you tend it just a bit every day like water, sun, and care, it naturally remains fresh and strong. And just as plants don’t flourish overnight, our health also gets better gradually with consistent upkeep.

That’s why just adding one or two healthy habits every few weeks can help your body and mind feel better, looser and more active, but also more relaxed.

And now let’s talk about the small, practical tweaks that can make you feel younger, healthier and full of energy in an era when you’re living longer than ever.

1. Start Your Morning With a Healthy Routine

If you can start the day a bit earlier and give yourself a gentle start, you can ensure that your body and mind feel fresh. Consider sipping warm water, stretching a bit or sitting quietly for five minutes before launching into the day.

Some also like to have a tsp of chyawanprash or soak almonds overnight. Even having any kind of a straightforward morning rhythm creates some rhythm of the day that’s good for your body and good for your psyche. Starting slowly and peacefully is a good lead-in to the rest of the day.

2. Keep Moving, Even If It’s Just a Bit

You do not need to kill yourself in the gym every day. Just a walk after lunch or playing with your kids in the park is sufficient. Our bodies are made to move. Even cleaning the house, gardening or taking the stairs can help.

Moving is good for both your heart and your joints, and it can also improve your mood. If you struggle with joints (or rather have occasional joint concerns or stiffness), herbs for joints can also help you maintain flexibility and comfort. Try throwing in some easygoing stretches in the morning or before bed, too, to help keep your muscles happy.

3. Eat More Natural and Home-Cooked Food

Food gives us energy. That’s true even when that food is only slightly less stark than usual, and when it’s homemade and clean and filled with fresh vegetables, fruits, whole grains and lentils. 

Avoid too many processed or fried dishes. You don’t need to cut all things you love, just keep things in check.

Include fresh green chutneys, use ghee in moderation and consume seasonal fruits. These little things make your body work better from the inside. You can also keep digestion in a happy place by incorporating additional ingredients like dahi (curd), jeera water or buttermilk.

4. Sleep Like It’s Your Body’s Charging Time

Few things are better for your body than good sleep. Try to go to sleep at the same time each night, keep your bedroom dark and quiet, and turn off phone screens at least 30 minutes before bed.

Do you ever lie your head down on the pillow and just pass out, but then 4 a.m. rolls around, and you’re wide awake and staring at the ceiling? 

Deep, restful sleep is what helps your body repair itself, supports your memory, and maintains your energy throughout the day. A glass of warm milk or a few deep breaths taken before going to bed can also help the body relax more quickly. When you sleep well, your entire next day is easier.

5. Drink Water Through the Day, Not All at Once

Hydration seems so basic, yet many of us neglect it. Drink water all day, instead of all at once with a large swig. If you prefer old-school methods, give a copper or steel bottle a try. You can also make it refreshing with a little lemon or a cucumber slice.

Hydrating properly is good for your digestion, skin, and even for keeping your body cool, particularly in warm weather. In the morning, a glass of warm water with lemon or fenugreek seeds soaked in water can flush the system and aid digestion.

6. Spend Time With People Who Make You Feel Good

Whether you are enjoying moments with other good people you love, laughing about old times, talking with your children or sitting in silence with your spouse, all these little moments make a difference. The help alleviate tension and let your mind take a break.

If you feel bright on the inside, your body will feel light and bright, too. Even the briefest chat with a friend on the phone or a neighbour can boost your day. Unlike the misadventures of one-night stands, relationships are daily vitamins to the heart.

7. Keep Your Mind Active With Small Daily Challenges

Exercising the brain is as important as exercising the body. Find a way to read something each day, solve a small puzzle, maybe help kids with their homework. And these simple gestures can help keep the brain sharp.

Even having a conversation with your elders and listening to their old memories is a great way to exercise your mind. You could also try writing a few lines in a diary before you go to sleep, even just a few simple thoughts about your day.

8. Include a Few Herbal Habits in Your Day

India has always had a rich history of using herbs in daily life. Many food herbs, from tulsi in tea to turmeric in milk, support daily wellness. You are not required to overhaul your entire diet.

Simply by including small herbal habits like ginger tea or methi seeds soaked overnight, you can change the way your body feels. Some people also brew kadha while the weather is changing, or add cinnamon and cardamom to tea to help digestion and provide warmth.

9. Practice Gratitude and Keep a Calm Mind

Each day, see if you can identify three good things, however small. It might be as straightforward as having a hot cup of chai in peace or getting work done on time. Gratitude can be a balm for the mind. And when the mind is still, your heart, it seems, gets lighter as well.

A cheerful heart and a restful mind can do a body good. Another way to multiply calm (or peace, or gratitude) is by giving it to others in even the simplest, gentlest ways, smiling at a stranger, telling someone thank you from the heart.

Final Thoughts

You don’t need to be perfect to live longer, just consistent in trying small things that matter. These 9 habits are simple; they require no fancy gadgets or heavy lifting. They just require a little attention every day and some of your time.

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