Monday, 2 June 2014

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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.

 

 

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