Health and Wellness
How many times have we heard it said that our “health is the most important thing”! And this is possibly one of the most ignored yet absolutely truthful pieces of advice.
The first step toward health is certainly to take care of our bodies from a physical point of view.
A healthy body is the insurance for a long and peaceful life.
But let’s not neglect our mental health as well. This has become increasingly important in recent years as we have become more adjusted to living in a rush, breathlessly running through whatever we are doing, both work and leisure. The mind is what propels our body and if we don’t keep it healthy, active, stimulated, our bodies will be affected by our bad moods, anxiety and depression.
Daily training for the mind can prevent negative thoughts: simple habits such as playing sports, walking regularly, reading, talking with a variety of people about various subjects and eating well. These are small rules but that at times they may seem impossible to follow. It is a commitment that we must make for our future; life expectancy has increased considerably but at the same time new diseases have arisen that affect our lives, especially after a certain age. It is our responsibility to feel well now so that we will be able to feel well in the future.
Fortunately, great progress has been made in medicine in improving the quality of people’s lives, especially for the elderly.
And similarly, the wellness sector has experienced significant growth.
Wellness in the most general sense. Feeling well involves both physical and mental health, maintaining harmony with one’s self and with others, feeling fulfilled as a person, following one’s aspirations in work, breathing well, staying active, eating well.
Feeling well has become a primary necessity, and as a result many wellness, health and tourist centres have sprung up, genuine oases immersed in enchanting natural landscapes. They are oases of relaxation where one can focus on exercising, spa treatments, massages, healthful eating, breathing courses or yoga.
It is our responsibility to safeguard our health and we can begin with these practical and easy to follow guidelines.
The first step toward health is certainly to take care of our bodies from a physical point of view.
A healthy body is the insurance for a long and peaceful life.
But let’s not neglect our mental health as well. This has become increasingly important in recent years as we have become more adjusted to living in a rush, breathlessly running through whatever we are doing, both work and leisure. The mind is what propels our body and if we don’t keep it healthy, active, stimulated, our bodies will be affected by our bad moods, anxiety and depression.
Daily training for the mind can prevent negative thoughts: simple habits such as playing sports, walking regularly, reading, talking with a variety of people about various subjects and eating well. These are small rules but that at times they may seem impossible to follow. It is a commitment that we must make for our future; life expectancy has increased considerably but at the same time new diseases have arisen that affect our lives, especially after a certain age. It is our responsibility to feel well now so that we will be able to feel well in the future.
Fortunately, great progress has been made in medicine in improving the quality of people’s lives, especially for the elderly.
And similarly, the wellness sector has experienced significant growth.
Wellness in the most general sense. Feeling well involves both physical and mental health, maintaining harmony with one’s self and with others, feeling fulfilled as a person, following one’s aspirations in work, breathing well, staying active, eating well.
Feeling well has become a primary necessity, and as a result many wellness, health and tourist centres have sprung up, genuine oases immersed in enchanting natural landscapes. They are oases of relaxation where one can focus on exercising, spa treatments, massages, healthful eating, breathing courses or yoga.
It is our responsibility to safeguard our health and we can begin with these practical and easy to follow guidelines.
- Exercise regularly, at least two or three times a week. Walking and biking is also beneficial.
- Carbohydrates (pasta, bread, breadsticks, crackers). It’s beneficial to eat them in reduced quantities but not to completely remove them from your diet.
- Don’t skip breakfast. It’s one of the 5 main meals of the day and helps us start the day at our best.
- Be careful of foods labelled as “Light”. A product with a low fat content does not necessarily contain fewer calories. Remember that your body needs fat and monounsaturated fats, such as those found in almonds and olive oil, can actually lower cholesterol levels in the blood.
- Drink plenty of water. If possible, always keep a bottle on hand.
- Snacks are always recommended as long as they are not pre-packaged products (snack cakes, packaged snacks or potato chips) but are made of simple and healthy foods. Yogurt and fruit are the best.
- Balance is the word of the day. Nothing is prohibited if eaten in small quantities.
- A diet focused solely on losing weight can only be maintained for a limited period of time. It is essential to adjust not only nutrition but also life style in order to feel well today and even better tomorrow.