Healthy Mind in a Healthy body
By Veera Mahajan
Michigan, USA

I don't think there is a debate anymore about the need of regular exercise for a Healthy Lifestyle. How many people make an effort to exercise is a different story.

It is March 2006 already. This is a good time to start revisiting our goals for this year including our goal to be healthier. Winter is almost over and soon it will be spring and then summer. Big coats and sweaters will be shedding revealing all the effects of over indulgence over the holidays. That will remind us of our workout plans and hopefully this year we will be able to stick with them.

Before we can enjoy the summer heat we have the current changing seasons of spring. It is beautiful but the weather is cold one day and warm the next. No one knows how to dress when they go out and it is making everyone sick with flu, cold and cough. The germs are being shared generously. This is a time when you can really stay healthy by using simple common sense rules.

For starters, wash your hands often. You love your friends and family but if anyone is sick, do not share utensils and don't let them breathe on you. Blow a kiss. Keeping a safe distance will break the cycle of passing the same cold to each other. Drink plenty of fluids, eat well and take your daily multi-vitamins. Wear proper covers for the weather and stay out of breathing distance from people who are not well.

In case you do catch the cold or flu, seek a doctor's advice. Most people take over the counter medicines for temporary relief. A lot of these drugs make you sleepy or drowsy so you look for non-drowsy formulas just to be able to go through the day. But, be very careful when you take these non-drowsy formulas. I will tell you from experience, and it is not a good one. If you take them too late in the day, these medicines can keep you tossing and turning all night, you loose much needed rest and feel worse the next day.

For now, the best thing to do is stay smart and safe. Take care of your self and stay healthy. We will talk about exercising and becoming healthier and fitter next time.

Writer of this article can be reached. veera@NRIinternet.com

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