The daily routines of living are mostly related to lifestyle diseases. If the daily habits of individuals are improper, they might lead to a sedentary lifestyle on a day-to-day basis. It leads to severe non-communicable diseases, which have near-life-threatening consequences.
“Good health is not something we can buy. However, it still has the potential to be a highly valuable savings account.”
Firstly understand what causes Lifestyle Disorders:-
Lack of physical activity, unhealthy & overeating habits, consumption of alcohol, smoking, tobacco, irregular sleep cycles, and stress
What kinds of Diseases occur due to improper Lifestyle –Heart diseases, obesity, Type 2 diabetes, stroke, hypertension, COPD, Asthma, dyslipidemia, osteoarthritis, PCOS, Digestive health issues like–APD, Peptic ulcers, GERD, chronic constipation, liver diseases.
How can you prevent yourself?
Some practical ways to prevent lifestyle diseases:
- Having a balanced Diet.
The health and well-being of an individual depend on eating a balanced diet. Fresh fruits, leafy greens, and foods high in vitamins, minerals, and fibre should all be consumed more frequently. Apart from this, individuals can follow these steps for having a wholesome diet to prevent lifestyle diseases:
- Replacing junk foods with healthy snacks
- Maintain your hydration (drink enough water all day)
- Eliminating or limiting the consumption of fried & spicy food items.
- Opt for Small frequent meals
- Keeping Physical Activity and Food Consumption in Balance
It is essential for every individual to maintain the equilibrium between physical activity and food. An adult individual must undertake some form of physical activity for at least 30-45 minutes for 4-5 days a week to keep the immune system active and functioning properly.e.g. Swimming, jogging, brisk walking, yoga,or any sports activity(Outdoor) or you can do the below-mentioned activities:
- Doing housework for at least 30 minutes each day
- Taking short walks after having meals
- Instead of using elevators and lifts, use the steps
- Meditation
- Monitoring your BMI
People need to be sure to regularly manage their body weight. A person’s excess weight, particularly around the abdomen, may increase their risk of dying from cardiovascular causes. People who are overweight and obese run the risk of contracting serious illnesses like cancer, diabetes, and sleep apnea.
One can manage their weight by consuming a fat-free, low-calorie diet, high protein diet, and also incorporating some kind of workout in their daily routine.
- Abstaining from Nicotine, Alcohol, caffeine, or Any Other Form of Drug
Around one-third of health hazards are due to consumption of alcohol, tobacco,& caffeine. Major diseases can be prevented by avoiding alcohol & nicotine. All of these compounds significantly damage blood vessels, which automatically increases the risk of atherosclerosis and blood clotting by double.
People would be able to prevent lifestyle diseases and achieve high energy levels, enhanced lung capacity, and younger-looking skin if they could keep these health-harming practices at bay.
- Avoiding Excessive Consumption of Salt, Oil, and Sugar
Anything in excess turns out to be poison for the body. Consuming extra amounts of salt, sugar, and oil can lead to high blood pressure, heart problems (because of high cholesterol), and diabetes. So one must watch for dietary advice and restrictions
- Periodic Health Check-ups
A complete investigation of a person’s current health status is provided by routine health examinations. It also aids in the early identification and timely medical care for illnesses. People must schedule an appointment for a health examination every six months if they wish to learn more about lifestyle diseases and how to manage them.
“DON’T LET YOUR ILLNESS IMPAIR YOU ABOUT THE VALUE OF YOUR HEALTH.”
Author :- DR.BANSARI GAJERA
BHMS, CCH
Kaizen Hospital
