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6 Ways To Start Being Healthier Today

12/24/2013

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Our level of health is just the accumulation of the simple choices we make every day. Getting healthier is not about making huge changes, it can be done by developing a few habits that improve health one step at a time.  Here is some of the things that I believe can give us a great start. These have given me better energy, health, a stronger immune system and overall made me feel much better. I hope that they will help you too.


1. Wake up to water.  When we wake up our body is in a state of dehydration, so drink 16 oz of cold water first thing in the morning.  When we are in a state of dehydration many organ functions are effected. Drinking water upon waking will increase your metabolism by 24% (for the few hours following), ease muscle soreness, promote kidney health, and promotes healthy body composition.  

2. 30 in 30.  Eat 20-30 grams of protein within 30 minutes of waking up.  This can be in the form of shake, powder or my go-to, 3 eggs and 4 turkey sausage patties with some salsa on top.  (The exact amount is going to depend on how much muscle mass you have and your activity level but try for a minimum of 20 for most people.)

3. Coconut Oil.  It has tremendous health and energy benefits.  Start to mix 1 tablespoon of coconut oil or MCT oil in your coffee or tea in the morning.  

4. Real foods.  And don't give me the "if I can eat it and it tastes good, it's real to me," crap.  The more foods you eat that do not come in a package or box, the healthier you will be, period.  

5. Take Vitamins.  Works even better if you can get a good micro-nutrient test (I recommend Spectracell) to see exactly what vitamins and minerals you are deficient in.  But, for those just getting started, a high quality multivitamin is a great start.  

6. Start an exercise routine.  People make this too difficult.  Do some form of exercise for 15-20 minutes but don't set yourself up for failure.  Also don't worry too much about finding the perfect exercise routine initially.  This is just about getting started.  Have a plan for 2 days/week and stick to it.  Research shows that if you can log 5 sessions you are much more likely to stick with it.  So make it fail proof.  At some point, when 2 days is getting too easy, increase to 3 and so on.    


Health is not an all or nothing proposition, each healthy choice we make has a positive impact on how you feel, think, move and live. 

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    Derrick Hines, D.P.T. is the owner of Acadiana Pain and Performance Rehab. The information in this blog is personal opinion and not to be used as medical advice.

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