Managing stress and learning how to relax are other key components of maintaining a healthy lifestyle. This will not only make life more enjoyable, but will also help you and people who are close to you stay physically and mentally healthy. When it becomes impossible for you to relieve your own stress, it is important to recognize the situation and seek professional help. Avoiding substance abuse is another necessity for maintaining a balanced lifestyle. This is also true for incorrect use of prescription medications.
Substance abuse robs a person of the chance to lead as healthy and productive a life as possible.
A substance abuser may not be ill all the time, but they probably will have certain chronic conditions that will limit activity in some way. For example, many smokers suffer from a chronic cough called a smoker's cough, which can negatively impact their ability to live a balanced lifestyle. In addition, while caffeine is not commonly thought of as a drug, it has been linked to the development of heart palpitations, anxiety, headaches, and muscle and abdominal pain. Caffeine exists naturally in coffee, tea, and chocolate. Therefore, frequently eating or drinking caffeinated substances can contribute to illness and detract from physical and mental well-being.