Eight Methods for Health

Everyone desires to have a healthy body and does not wish to be plagued by illness. However, health has its causes and effects. If one does not pay attention to the causes of health, where will the fruits of health come from? Here are the ‘Eight Methods for Health’:

Light Diet

“Disease enters through the mouth.” Many diseases in life originate from what we consume. Therefore, in order to maintain a healthy body, one must pay attention to daily dietary habits. For example, eating at regular times and in moderate amounts, avoiding overeating, and consuming light, non-burdensome foods.

Regular Routines

Some people have irregular lifestyles, with irregular sleeping and waking times. Imbalance between work and leisure, irregular sleeping patterns, and especially staying up late and excessive exertion can wear down even the strongest individuals.

Moderate Exercise

Humans are often referred to as ‘animals’ and should engage in physical activity daily. ‘Movement’ is life. For instance, office workers who work from nine to five and students who spend their days in classrooms or libraries, if they sit for long periods without exercise, will eventually experience adverse effects on their health. It is best to engage in regular daily exercise, and if not, at least engage in morning or evening jogging, calisthenics, or, especially considering the current global consensus, aim to walk ten thousand steps daily. There is no better exercise than walking.

Peaceful Mind and Temperament

One’s emotions should be normal, avoiding depression, anger, impatience, and envy. A peaceful and calm state of mind is like a clear sky, where everything will smile. Therefore, one should not turn their world into a constant ‘impending storm,’ as not only will they be unhappy, but their family and friends who share their life will also not be joyful.

Optimism and Enterprise

A positive mindset is like a well-ventilated and well-lit house. Having drive in one’s mind naturally promotes physical health.

Balanced Nutrition

The path to health does not necessarily lie in eating to fullness or eating well, but mainly in ensuring that the daily intake of nutrients is sufficient and balanced.

Proper Hobbies

Good interests and hobbies are very important, but modern people who spend every day in front of the television or linger in internet cafes have abnormal hobbies.

Psychological Health

Physical health leads to a stable mind, and a stable mind leads to physical health.”