10 Everyday Habits That Secretly Harm Your Health (And How to Fix Them)

  The issues that standing in the way of healthy living do not always include the unknown, only the things that we have learned to make an accepted part of life. Eating breakfast skips, bad posture, bad posture are some everyday practices that are the silent killers of your health. That is why, in this blog, we are going to reveal 10 common habits that can be ruining your health and more importantly, how to change them with a few easy, readily sustainable lifestyle alterations. That is why, in this blog, we are going to reveal 10 common habits that can be ruining your health and more importantly, how to change them with a few easy, readily sustainable lifestyle alterations.

1. Skipping Breakfast: 

 The bad part about it is:Not eating in the morning may alter your blood sugar level, slow down the process of metabolism and make you feel the urge to eat in the evening. It may also impact on concentration and mood. What to do to repair it:Begin your morning with a wellly balanced breakfast containing fiber, protein and healthy fat as well. Examples: oatmeal adding nuts, boiled eggs and whole-grain toasts, a smoothie with fruits and seeds.

2. Long Sitting:

The reason why it is bad:Hours of sitting will only impede the blood flow, cause your hip muscles to become strained, and predisposes you to obesity, heart disease and even premature death. Repairing it:Take 30-60 minutes movement breaks every 30-60 minutes. The usage of a standing desk or walk room reminders could help.

3. Lack of Sufficient Water Drinking:

The reason it is bad:Lack of enough water may cause fatigue, improper digestion, headache and even skin issues. What to do about it:Consume 8-10 glasses of water a day. Have a refillable bottle and flavor your water with lemon or cucumber, when necessary.

4. Poor Posture: 

 The reason why it is bad:Crouching or bending your phone or desk may cause long-term backaches, neck strains, and twisting in the back. The solution to it:Keep the upright body position in sitting or standing. Sit on ergonomic chairs and stretch your back and shoulders on the regular basis.

5. Excessive screen time at Bedtime:

The reason why it is bad:The blue light of phones, laptops and television messes with the production of melatonin and it is more difficult to fall asleep and stay asleep. What can be done to repair it:Minimize the screen time 1 hour before bed. Either put blue light filters or go to night mode and instead use a book or relaxing music.

6. Mindless Snacking: 

 Why it is bad:Snacking is a major cause of weight gain and so-called snacking will negatively affect both your digestion and your blood sugar levels. What can be done with it:Eat at definite times and eat only when you are hungry. Go for nutritious alternatives such as nuts, fruits or yogurt.

7. Bottling up Stress:

The reason it is bad:Internalization of stress elevates the level of cortisol which interferes with your sleep, digestion, blood pressure and even the immune system. What to do about it:Study how to relieve stress, such as journals, meditations, deep breathing, or communication with someone who can help you.

8. Eating and multitasking:

The reason why it is bad:Distracted eating (TV, texting, etc) is a sure return ticket on the highway to overeating and digestive problems. What can be done about it:Eat mindfully. Mind the flavor, consistancy and scent of what you consume. Take your time, and savor each bite first.

9. Ignoring Sleep Schedule:

The dangers with the Practice: Regular sleep interferes with your body clock, affecting the metabolism in your body, and the performance of your brain as well as your attitude. What to do about it:Sleep and rise at the same time each day even during weekends. Channel seven to nine quality hours of sleep.

10. Neglecting Low Levels of Symptoms:

The harmful part about it:Symptoms such as frequent headaches, lethargy or difficulties in digestion can be summarily dismissed, and early diagnosis can be prevented. The way to repair it:Observe your body. Where symptoms continue, seek the advice of a medical worker. Getting ahead of the problem now can avert the greater problems to come.

Final Thoughts

 Most of these habits creep in our lives without being aware of it. So the good news? All it takes is some knowledge and regularity to turnaround their effects and establish a more solid basis of a wellness lifestyle.

Tiny transformations == Major outcomes. You can start fixing only one or two of these habits today. In the long run, your body and mind will pay off.