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Are You Really Living a Luxuriously Healthy Lifestyle?

Contrary to what luxury brands try to tell (and sell) you, the most luxurious accessory for any lifestyle is your health. Those personal Pilates classes and tasty juice cleanses might be fashionable, but don’t forget the real goal here: to make you as healthy as possible.

The side effect of looking great in a suit, bikini, or anything else is just icing on the carob cake. But there’s more to living a healthy lifestyle than diet and exercise, although they certainly provide the solid foundation. They hardly complete a holistic approach to health, though.

How are you going to enjoy that private aircraft or fine wine if your mobility is affected or the doctor dictates no more alcohol for you? Your body needs to be in shape to enjoy the finer things in life, and you also need to ensure that your family is in safe financial shape in case the worst happens.

Start today by getting on board with some healthy moves that are actually pretty easy once you’ve got them in motion. You and your loved ones deserve it.

1. Re-define your workouts

Every single person needs to work out, and we could all probably benefit from exercise more than we do. It’s recommended that adults get at least 2.5 hours of exercise per week, but if you do it right (and do something you love) you can benefit from more.

If you hate running, don’t do it. If you love to dance, that’s a perfectly acceptable form of exercise. Whatever you do, check with a doctor first and don’t get stuck in a rut.

2. Get annual physicals and nutrition deficiency checks

When’s the last time you got a complete physical with blood work and your nutrition levels checked? If you’re like most people, it’s probably been awhile, but something as easy to fix as an iron deficiency might be what’s leaving you fatigued, grumpy, and moody day after day.

Consider an annual checkup something that can’t be missed and an opportunity to make your life even better. It’s so easy, so why not tick that off your to-do list during your next lunch break?

3. Sign up for quality life insurance

The greatest gift you can give your loved ones is peace of mind and financial stability should you pass away before they do. Life insurance is for your loved ones, not for you, and it’s never too late to get on board.

With whole life insurance, you get coverage for your “whole life”; term life insurance covers you for only a set amount of time. Discuss your needs with a financial advisor and make sure your family is taken care of in the worst of times.

4. Don’t skip the dentist

Oral health and hygiene is linked to numerous diseases throughout the body, such as diabetes and cardiovascular disease. Few people probably like going to the dentist, but if you choose a professional who’s known for “twilight procedures,” you’ll never even remember being in the dentist’s chair.

Plus, a better smile is also linked to more success in life, and that’s something everyone can use.

5. Find your way to de-stress

Like oral hygiene, stress is also connected to a myriad of diseases, but there’s no one-size-fits all approach to de-stressing. Look for symptoms, such as high blood pressure or acne breakouts, and try different approaches to keep your cool.

Whether it’s yoga, a lunch hike, playing with your puppy, or simply closing your eyes and listening to music 10 minutes per day … if it works for you, then it works.

A healthy lifestyle is truly the greatest gift you can get for yourself and everyone around you. It’s an investment that keeps on giving.

Anna Johansson

Anna is a freelance writer and researcher from the Olympia, WA area who loves to obsess about weird topics and then write about them. When she isn't writing, she is outside on her bike and contemplating her eventual trip to graduate school. ...(Read More)

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