8 low-cost shortcuts to
good health & well being
8 budget-friendly ways
to improve your health and wellbeing…
If you think
investing in your health and well being, will blow your budget, it may be time
to think again. Luckily, many of the things that are best for our health and
well being are actually low cost or even free. To improve your well being without
the large price tag, check out our 8 low cost shortcuts for enhancing your
health and well being.
Stay fit at
home-If
costly gym memberships are out of your price range, luckily there are many
other ways to get fit for free. Try including exercise into your regular
routine through everyday activities such as gardening and housework, and take
up a free activity such as walking, running or cycling to stay in shape.
Create a healthy
recipe archive-Want
to get started in healthy cooking but can’t afford to invest in a good cook
book? Thanks to the wonders of the Internet you don’t need to shell out any
money to build up a collection of recipes. With many websites catering to
healthy eating recipes on a budget, you are certain to find something to suit
your tastes.
Practise deep
breathing-It’s
free, it’s unavoidable and we do it every day, but did you know that the simple
act of breathing could help to increase your health and well being? Research has
suggested that yogic deep-breathing techniques can help people more successfully
manage depression, anxiety and stress as well as encouraging
the lymphatic system to effectively deal with toxins. Try learning and
practising deep breathing techniques on a regular basis to improve your
physical and mental well being for free.
Spend time
with friends-Spending
time with your friends is great for your health and well being, with research
suggesting that having a strong social network can help you live longer and
reduce feelings of depression and stress.
Drink lots of
water-One of the cheapest and simplest ways to improve
your health is by increasing your intake of fluids. While there is no absolute
guideline for how much you should drink a day, it is important not to wait
until you are thirsty to drink as by this time you are already dehydrated. Some
of the benefits of drinking more water include increased energy levels, improved and
a better complexion.
Home-grown
produce -Getting your
recommended daily portions of fruit and veg can sometimes work out costly, so
why not take the low-cost and healthier option and grow your own fresh produce?
If you haven’t got green fingers, try to buy seasonal produce where possible to
cut down the costs, or visit your local farmers’ market.
Have a bath -If
you fancy a little pampering on the low-cost, you can’t do much better than a
nice, relaxing bath. Taking time out to soak in a hot bath has many
mental well being benefits for a start, helping to encourage relaxation and a calm
the mind. However, it can also help stimulate circulation and relax sore or
tired muscles.
Get more sleep-If
you regularly get less than eight hours sleep a night, getting more shut-eye
could be one of the best and easy steps to improving your health and well being.
Not only can adequate sleep help you live longer, boost memory and improve
heart health, but lack of sleep has been proven to increase your appetite.
