A patient asked what I thought were the most important things he should do to live a long and healthy life. I have always felt that most people are quite uninformed about what it takes to live a healthy lifestyle. There is just too much information out there for the average person to sift through and most of it is based on limited scientific evidence. As a health care practitioner I absorb a tremendous amount of information and also see what really works while observing my patient base.
Here are the fundamentals to good health in my opinion:
1. Manage stress
2. Exercise regularly
3. Drink plenty of water
4. Eat smaller meals, 4-6 times per day, no more than three hours apart.
5. Sleep 7-8 hours per night
I’ll elaborate on each recommendation in future blog posts.
