The Art of Healthy Living

What is the art of healthy living? What influences a healthy lifestyle and can we do anything to improve our lifestyles to make them happier and healthier?

In this blog, we take a look at what healthy living is, the benefits of a healthy lifestyle and how we can improve our current lives to become happier and healthier.

What Is Meant By Healthy Living?

The art of healthy living or a healthy lifestyle is simply defined as leading a life that has purpose, enjoying good physical and mental health, and living with joy. All of these need to be in place to lead happier and healthier lives.

The benefits of a healthy balanced lifestyle are multifaceted and can be different for every individual, but in general, the benefits of making healthy lifestyle choices each day include:

• A longer life with fewer health problems
• More energy and sustained fitness
• Improved mental health and a sense of happiness and joy
• Essential habits that form part of your everyday well-being including meditation and mindfulness

Pillars of Healthy Living

So, exactly what does healthy living look like? Research has shown that there are commonly six pillars of healthy living that should be in place for a person to be as healthy and happy as possible in their lives. The six pillars are;

Drink

Adequate hydration in the form of the required water intake daily is the first step in living a healthy life. Water is essential for almost all of our bodily functions as well as optimum functioning of our brains including cognitive functioning such as memory and concentration.

Eat

Eating a well-balanced diet of whole, natural foods and lowering your intake of processed foods, high-sugar foods, refined carbohydrates and alcohol is key to a healthy lifestyle. The 80/20 principle applies to most healthy living regimes, meaning that 80% of the time you should include a diet of whole, natural, unprocessed foods and 20% of the time you can include treats that might be sugary or processed.

Sleep

Getting enough sleep is something that many people overlook when it comes to living a healthy life. During sleep, the body is able to rest, repair and rejuvenate for the next day. If you do not get enough sleep, your body and mind can be affected.

Move

Call it what you will - movement, mobility, exercise, cardio, and fitness are all terms for moving the body in a way that feels right to you. Bringing movement into your daily routine in whatever way works for you is an important pillar in healthy living. 

Learn

Experts suggest that living well should include an element of learning in it. This might not necessarily mean hardcore studying (although it could for some people) but can include reading books and articles that are expanding your understanding of the world and concepts in it.

Socialise

As social beings, we need to include a level of connecting with others and socialising with like-minded people to live a happy life. This might include conversations with friends, socialising with family or chatting to colleagues.

At Dis-Chem, we aim to help every customer lead their healthiest life possible. We offer a range of Health products, accessories, supplements and necessities to help you do just that.

FAQs

What is healthy living?

Healthy living is making healthy lifestyle choices each day that aims to improve your well-being. The pillars of healthy living include drinking enough water, eating well, getting enough sleep, moving your body every day, learning and reading and socialising enough too.

How can I promote healthy living?

Take a look at which pillars are lacking in your life and take active steps to improve that. Whether it’s eating a more wholesome, unprocessed diet, drinking more water, or actively learning something new, anything is possible.

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