Have you ever thought how famous people to maintain their health? As it turned out, the leader of the Indian independence movement, Mahatma Gandhi, have their own way to maintain health. Of course, both physically and mentally. Well, here's how he did:
1. Avoid violent
He supports the fight given to violence because they believe that peace is the best way to achieve your life goals. Therefore, violence can cause various health problems for ourselves. A simple example is stress.
According to various studies, people who live peaceful and quiet, has a low risk to hypertension and heart disease.
2. Sleep and waking up early
Mahatma Gandhi only slept for four to five hours each night. Then, he would wake up before sunrise. With sleep and wake up earlier, he had productive days.
3. Fasting
Fasting not only makes us more disciplined, but also provide a wide range of physical benefits. Fasting allows the body to eliminate toxins, cleanse the stomach, to help relieve constipation. Although Hindus, Gandi to fast for 21 days when Muslims fast during Ramadan. Objective is to improve the unity between Hindus and Muslims.
4. Keep on walking
Gandhi did a solo journey as far as 390 km as its protest. That's what makes him stronger. According to various studies, the walk can increase metabolism, burn fat, muscle flexing, until clearing mental.
5. Avoid alcohol and tobacco
Great people have always avoid alcohol and tobacco. Therefore, both the goods inevitably lead to various health problems in the body. Tobacco increases the risk of lung cancer to strokes. As for alcohol, increases heart disease, diabetes, and some types of cancer.
6. Meditation
Meditation has been practiced in India for centuries. Renowned meditation with the benefits that can reduce stress and anxiety. When done consistently over time, meditation can also lower high blood pressure.
7. Forgive yourself and others
"The weak can never forgive" he said. After some investigation, forgiveness is good for our mental and physical health. It can lower blood pressure, depression, and boost the immune system.
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