Ways to be More Mindful of your Health

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Health is arguably the most importnat aspect of life. Without it, our life quality is severely reduced, and we don't have the capacity to enjoy it the way we would like to. Since prevention is better than cure, why not use mindfulness to get in touch with your health and avoid issues? 

Healthy Habits 

Studies show that mindfulness can reduce stress, manage moods, reduce pain, and manage chronic health conditions like high blood pressure. Mindfulness tends to focus on breathing to improve awareness of the body and mind, but it also increases our awareness of lifestyle habits. If you want to harness the power of mindfulness for health, think about making healthy patterns.

When you meditate, bring to mind your lifestyle. What did you eat for the last three days, and how did that make you feel? Could you have eaten healthier food instead, and is there any way for you to manage your cravings? That's not all. Consider how healthy your lifestyle is in general. Is your body getting the exercise needed to support a healthy lifestyle for you overall?

Mindful Living 

Mindfulness is simple to learn, but that doesn't make it easy. The practice of mindfulness involves adjusting your habits to improve your well-being and life quality. Of course, this is rewarding in itself, which makes the practice of mindfulness easier as you progress. There are many ways to learn and practice mindfulness, but not every app or course will be suitable.

If you want to learn and practice the art of mindful living, you can start with a book, an app, or a course; the important thing is that you are dedicated to the practice and willing to make changes to your lifestyle. If you prefer some more structure and discipline to the learning process, you can join an evidence-based course for 8-weeks to equip you with skills that will last a lifetime.

Body Awareness 

One of the best features of mindfulness is body awareness. When you join an evidence-based mindfulness course, you will learn body scan meditation early on. Body scan meditation is a practice of becoming aware of your body inside and outside. A lot of the time, we are very disconnected from our bodies as we spend so much time in our heads striving and planning.

Body awareness is excellent for health and well-being. The more conscious we are of our bodies, the more likely we are to notice small changes to health that require attention or treatment. In some cases, we might require a walkin clinic at short notice; but it's better to visit a qualified professional when we feel out of sorts than it is to ignore the issues until it gets worse.

Regular Checkups 

Mindful living means staying aware of your well-being needs at all times and looking after others, if you can, especially family members. Regular checkups with a healthcare professional can prevent serious illnesses from developing and protect your quality of life in the long term. Medical checkups include BMI, blood pressure, dental checks, hearing checks, and lots more.

Of course, you won't be able to get all these checkups at the same time; you will need to create a strategy for getting checked at regular intervals. Take hearing, for example. Unless you are working in a loud environment or you notice changes in your hearing, you won't need regular testing until you are over 50. Still, mindfulness can make you more aware of your hearing levels.

Stress Reduction 

We all encounter stress in our lives, some more than others. Stress happened when we are put under pressure unexpectedly or when we fear a situation for some unknown reason. Stress is a natural and mechanical response that has evolved in humans over thousands of years, but in the modern world, it can be ineffective and crippling. Mindfulness helps you reduce daily stress.

Reducing daily stress is one of the best things you can do for your health. Stress can cause a range of issues that seriously impact your health and life quality, things as high blood pressure, skin conditions, headaches, and various body pains. The breathing techniques of mindfulness that help to cultivate more awareness of the body and mind put you in control of the stressors. 

Conclusion 

Mindfulness is often associated with meditation, well-being, and pleasantness. There is a good reason for that, but mindfulness is also a way to stay in touch with your physical and mental health so that you can improve your quality of life and avoid many of the common health issues.