Things You'll Need:
- Desire to make yourself a priority
- Desire to take the very best care of yourself
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Step 1
Nurture your spiritual and intellectual sides. Pray and give thanks daily. Consider visiting a natural health practitioner. Take in a yoga class. Read a good book. Surround yourself with positive people, images and messages. Be kind to yourself and others. Bring your life into a state of blissful equilibrium.
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Step 2
Get a health check. Make an appointment with your physician. Have everything checked out and get a clean bill of health.
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Step 3
Eat right. If you know you need to do better in this department, see a nutritionist. Obtain and stick to a healthy eating plan. If you cannot afford to invest in a nutritional consultation at this time, follow this advice: Eat a well-balanced diet consisting of complex carbohydrates like baked potatoes with the skin on, whole grain breads, cereals and pasta; plenty of fresh fruits and vegetables; low fat dairy products, lean proteins and healthy fats live olive oil and almonds. Do not add salt foods, and avoid foods that contain large amounts of sodium.
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Step 4
Take beneficial supplements. Do some research and find out which dietary supplements will benefit you. Purchase them and take them regularly. Be sure to consult your physician before implementing changes in your diet. Don't forget to ask how foods and supplements you are considering consuming might affect any specific health conditions you might have or medications you are taking.
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Step 5
Maintain proper hydration. Drink plenty of pure, unflavored water every day. Avoid beverages that contain sugar, sugar substitutes and caffeine.
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Step 6
See your dentist. Get your teeth cleaned and checked at least twice per year. Brush and floss at least three times per day, and use a tongue scraper to remove odor-causing debris.
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Step 7
Take care of your skin. Make an appointment with a dermatologist. Experiment with cleaning and moisturizing products until you find the ones that work best for you.
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Step 8
Stay active. Get some exercise every day. It's not necessary to do anything excessively strenuous or time-consuming. All you need to do is stretch for 10 minutes, take a brisk walk or jump in the pool for an exhilarating swim. The importing thing is that you get moving!
