Discipline and a Healthy Life

Discipline is an unpopular word for most of us. But we need to take charge of our life if we expect to enjoy good health.

The irony is that some people only think about health when they are already sick. That’s the time they become conscious and careful about their diet and all.

But isn’t the time to be health-conscious now that we are alive and well? Certainly, not afterwards—it might be too late by then.

Consider exercise. Regularity is the key to maximize its benefits. This is one of the secrets of physical fitness. Other factors, which are just as important, also come into play: kind of exercises, number of hours per session, and so on.

The last consideration is one’s age. For those over forty, it is a good idea to see a doctor (a sports medicine specialist is best) before embarking on an exercise routine.

It is good to take from two to six glasses of pure water upon awakening in the morning before doing your exercises. This will flush your internal organs clean. Make it a habit and feel the difference.

Another good practice is drinking at least a half glass of pure water while exercising. Drink every twenty minutes or so to prevent dehydration. This is a must especially for those who perspire profusely.

Those who are suffering from gastritis or ulcer may postpone their exercise. Instead, they may drink raw cabbage (by washing the cabbage well and blanch it). Researchers say that the Vitamin C and U (the latter, an anti-ulcer vitamin) in cabbage have powerful healing qualities.

Better yet, drink cabbage juice if you have an electric juicer.