A healthy body is a vital body, and a vital body is a healthy body. The health of our physical bodies is crucial because it’s literally our means of transportation on this earth. Taking care of our bodies is an act of self-love and an opportunity for a satisfying and fulfilling life. There’s something magical about being able to walk effortlessly, flexibly move, live without pain, conquer distances, climb with full condition, breathe deeply, feel confident in our chosen attire and style, enjoy food without guilt, knowing that our bodies are nourished with micronutrients and protected by a good immune system.

We care for our bodies in a multi-layered and holistic way. We nourish our bodies with food and satisfy the basic primary function of movement with exercise. The combination of thoughtful, comprehensive diet and exercise results in weight loss as our bodies return to balance. Rest and sleep are of paramount importance. Our bodies regenerate during the night, preparing for a new day of service. Our brains also regenerate.

Mental health

However, health care isn’t just about physical health but also about mental health. Mental health care runs parallel to physical health. This means that we also want to take care of our mental health. We care for our mental health by understanding ourselves well, knowing what we want, and what we don’t want, accepting life as it is, loving ourselves, relaxing, taking walks in nature, and engaging in activities that make us feel good.

• Self-awareness: Pay attention to your thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. Being aware of your mental state can help you identify early signs of stress, anxiety, or depression.
• Manage stress: Practice stress-reduction techniques such as deep breathing, meditation, yoga, or mindfulness. Learning to manage stress effectively can help prevent it from overwhelming you and leading to mental health issues.
• Set boundaries: Learn to say no to activities or commitments that drain your energy or cause you undue stress. Setting boundaries is essential for protecting your mental and emotional well-being.
• Engage in activities you enjoy: Make time for hobbies, interests, and activities that bring you joy and fulfillment. Engaging in pleasurable activities can boost your mood and provide a sense of purpose.
• Practice self-care: Prioritize self-care activities that nourish your mind, body, and soul. This can include taking relaxing baths, reading books, spending time in nature, or indulging in creative pursuits.
• Stay connected: Maintain meaningful connections with others and participate in social activities. Human connection is vital for mental health, and spending time with loved ones can provide emotional support and a sense of belonging.
• Challenge negative thoughts: Practice cognitive-behavioral techniques to challenge negative thinking patterns and replace them with more realistic and positive thoughts.
• Seek professional help: If you’re struggling with persistent mental health issues, don’t hesitate to seek professional help from a therapist, counselor, or psychologist. Therapy can provide valuable tools and strategies for managing mental health challenges and improving overall well-being.

Food

Each macronutrient and micronutrient brings its function for the proper functioning of the body and organs. Especially in today’s flood of various “premade food” or “ready-to-eat food”, it’s extremely important for our health to know the basic needs of the body for macro and micronutrients. In today’s fast-paced society and abundance of responsibilities, besides knowing the body’s needs for nutrients, the pre-organization of home menus also plays an increasingly significant role in ensuring proper nutrient intake. We can also help ourselves with dietary supplements.

Perhaps you don’t know this yet, but I’ll reveal it to you now. Did you know that our bodies cannot digest certain foods? That they do not tolerate them? Yes, it’s true. Such a phenomenon is called food intolerance. Often, we have an intolerance to foods that are generally considered healthy. True intolerant “heroes” are often found among vegetables and fruits. Identified food to which we are intolerant and excluded from our diet can mean a drastic drop in excess weight as inflammatory conditions in our bodies, causing obesity, heal. There are several ways to identify food intolerance. My favorite is bioresonance therapy, which is fast and accurate; or the method of elimination or addition of food to the daily diet, which is a long and potentially less accurate process.

Exercise

Our bodies are made for movement. Looking back on history teaches us that our predecessors moved a lot. Hunters who hunted were away all day. Gatherers who gathered food were on their feet all the time. Anyone who wanted to get from point A to point B went on foot. Today, most people sit in the office for 8 hours, then at home at the dining table, then at the desk or on the couch in front of the TV. Which is perfectly legitimate, as we’re tired from work and responsibilities. However, this doesn’t mean that we can’t allocate part of the day for exercise. It can be just walking every day and stretching for body flexibility, muscle blood circulation, nutrient transfer, and oxygen transfer throughout the body into every cell. Also, on the other hand, the removal of toxins through the lymph and excretory organs from the body.

Rest, Sleep

Chronic sleep deprivation can lead to death, but it’s very rare. At this severe stage of sleep deprivation, a person may have full-blown symptoms of sleep deprivation psychosis, such as seeing and hearing things that are not there. You may also feel paranoid and anxious or have delusional thinking.

You probably won’t reach the stage of lack of sleep where you can die. Most of us have experienced occasional sleep disturbances. Short-term sleep deprivation is not a big problem. But if you sleep too little for a long time, even for several months, it can be extremely harmful to your health.

In short, lack of sleep causes decreased sleep quality. If you regularly sleep less than 7 hours, you may eventually cause health consequences that affect your entire body. This can also be a result of a basic sleep disorder. Your body needs sleep just like it needs air and food for optimal functioning. During sleep, your body heals and establishes a chemical balance. Your brain forges new thought connections and helps maintain memory. Without enough sleep, your brain and body systems won’t function normally. Your life quality can also be greatly reduced.

The consequences of lack of sleep:

• Reduced cognitive function: Lack of sleep can cause issues with memory, attention, concentration, and problem-solving abilities. Lack of sleep prevents your immune system from gaining strength.
• Mood disorders: Chronic lack of sleep is associated with depression, anxiety, and irritability. A person who lacks sufficient sleep may be more prone to emotional fluctuations and have difficulty managing stress. You are more vulnerable to respiratory infections such as colds and flu.
• Decreased physical performance: Sleep deprivation can affect physical performance and the ability to recover muscles after physical activity.
• Risk factors for overweight and obesity. Leptin tells your brain that you have eaten enough. Without enough sleep, your brain reduces leptin and increases ghrelin, which stimulates appetite. Due to lack of sleep, you may also feel too tired to exercise.
• People who sleep too little are more likely to develop cardiovascular diseases.
• Hormone production depends on your sleep. Waking up at night can affect hormone production, even growth hormone production, especially in children and adolescents.

Clothing and Style

All six ways of caring for health intertwine, making it difficult to talk about them separately. Even clothing and style are, in a way, important for our health. Especially in terms of expressing ourselves through dressing, and makeup, as it follows with a sense of satisfaction, confidence, acceptance, and “feel-good,” which strengthens mental health and promotes care for physical vitality because we want to look beautiful. Dressing style is a very personal matter and can be anywhere on the scale from High Couture to Rock & Roll dressing style to classic tidiness.

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