HEALTHY HABITS FOR CITY WOMEN
· Whether you’re studying or working or just hanging out, city life can take a toll on your health.
· Here are some easy ways to stay fit and healthy.
1. Exercise
· Cities are mostly designed to make a person inactive.
· That’s why it’s important to make exercising a priority and take an hour out at least 5 times a week for a workout.
· Exercising not only keeps you in shape, but it also releases pheromones, which are known to have a positive effect on your mood.
2. Take time out for yourself
· Your life is busy, but make sure you take some time everyday for yourself.
· Paint, cook or meditate – just remember to make yourself a priority.
3. Health check-ups
· Typically, in India
· It’s important to realise that one visit a year to the doctor can prevent so many visits in the future.
· This is especially true for women over 30.
· Speak to your doctor about getting a mammogram, Pap smear and bone density check right now.
· You’ll be ensuring many years of good health in the future.
4. Sleep
· A productive day is dependent on the quality of sleep you’ve had.
· Make sure you get the hours of sleep your body needs.
5. Stay hydrated
· One thing that gets missed out in the busy city life is drinking water.
· Carry a bottle with you and try and drink at least 2 litres a day.
· Fresh lime-water or herbal teas are also good substitutes, but avoid sugary aerated drinks.
6. Eat well and regularly
· When you are working late and are hungry, you often eat a samosa or some other fast food.
· But your body deserves much better than such stuff.
· Make eating regular meals a priority in your life to stay healthy.
· Good food with balanced nutrients also helps to keep your skin glowing and your hair shiny.
7. Plan
· Women tend to balance many responsibilities everyday which can lead to stress - one of the biggest causes of many diseases today.
· One tip to staying stress-free is to plan things in advance.
· Writing things down will allow you to take only an amount you can handle, and delegate whatever possible, everyday.
8. Look after your skin
· The pollution levels in the city can take quite a toll on your skin.
· Make sure you wash your face at least twice a day.
· This should be followed even if you’ve been at home all day.
· Also, don’t forget that all-important sunscreen.
9. Be responsible for your own sexual health
· Whether you’re in a long-term relationship or dating sporadically, you have to be responsible for your own health and safety.
· Don’t leave anything to chance and find a suitable contraceptive.
· Also, sexually-transmitted illnesses can happen to anyone, so make sure you indulge in safe sex using a condom.
10. Stay happy
· Mental well-being is as important as physical health.
· Chat with your girlfriends, go on a vacation or indulge in some retail therapy.
· Make sure you do something that makes you happy.