12. The Most Valuable Possession In The World

The secret to remember is the importance of health and vitality in your life. Quite simply, it’s the most valuable possession we can ever have. Remind yourself of this often using these three words: Seek Health First . Next, remember that the best way to deal with potential health problems is to prevent them from occurring.

Experts tell us that 2/3 of all deaths in the nation are premature. Don’t let that be you! Make health your top priority! Health is more than just the absence of disease. It’s a state of complete physical, mental and social wellbeing. You must have total good health to generate the energy you need to succeed. There are no shortcuts! It’s up to each individual to become master of his/her health.

The miracle machine of your body needs proper care to serve you well. Establish a health program that’s right for you and as you do, make the most of the four basic components of health: oxygen, water, food and exercise. Assure that your body gets enough oxygen. Adequate oxygen is necessary to sustain all vital life processes. Practice focused-breathing at least three times a day. Keep your body properly hydrated. Drink and adequate amount of water each day. Study nutrition; decide what is and what isn’t good for you. Investigate for yourself what diet is right for you. And most important, only consume the food you need for proper nutrition.

Reserve your energy to achieve your goals, not just to process and digest surplus food. Establish a daily exercise program. Include a variety of activities you find enjoyable. Include breathing and stretching exercises, aerobic exercises such as jogging, bicycling or swimming and muscle toning exercises such as weight lifting or the equivalent. Beyond a regular exercise regimen, increase your general level of activity as much as possible: move more, walk more, engage in recreational sports.

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