Health is wealth. It's something all of us hear often and believe as well and staying healthy should be the most important priority in life that we need to practice. But how many times in our lives do we put it into practice?

Spending money on things we want is easy, on the contrary, it is far more difficult to take time out of our daily lives and be conscious of our choices.

Taking care of our most precious possession should not be a choice.

Listed below are the top five ways we can stay healthy in our daily lives.

Hydration Is Key

According to experts, the amount of water each person drinks in a day should be half his body weight in ounces. A person who weighs 150lbs should consume at least 75 ounces of water each day. It is necessary to drink the required amount of water for our body to function properly. Being dehydrated can have implications for both physical and mental health.

Add More Whole Foods To Your Diet

Our diet determines our health. Living off an unhealthy diet can affect both our lifestyle and health. Consuming plenty of Wholefoods like vegetables, fruits and whole grains is the best weapon there is to fight diseases. A nutritious diet can change your life in ways unimaginable. By eating processed foods one can only satisfy hunger, not health.

Get Into A Healthy Sleep Cycle

Major body processes happen while we sleep, our immune system releases proteins which help us in fighting infections and inflammation. When we don't get enough sleep even for a day we wake up cranky and spend our day yawning. It is not only our mood that is affected, our antibody also counts decline. An average adult should get at least 8 hours of sleep to live a healthy lifestyle.

Follow An Exercise Regime

No, you don't have to spend hours in the gym to stay fit. A brisk walk in the evening, yoga, spinning, aerobics or pilates Anything that gets the blood flowing will build stamina and help release toxins from our body and lungs.

Take A Mental Health Day

Our mental health is as important as our physical health and deserves equal attention and care. It is easy to get caught up in the hustle and bustle of life. It is important to press pause for a while. Take a deep breath and decompress ourselves. Meditation and journaling are just a few of the ways we can help ourselves every day.

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