Tips To Maintain A Good Mental Health
By: Docbizz Healthcare
Tags: Mental Health Treatment, Mental Health Awareness, Mental Health, Mental Health Services

Pillars of mental health:

Mental health is very important for any individual. Both physical and mental health are two sides of the same coin. When there is a problem in one, there is a problem with the other as well. What should one do to have good mental health? Diet, exercise and good sleep are the main pillars of mental health. Let us look in detail about each of these pillars in this blog.

Diet:

A balanced diet can provide you with all the nutrients you require and make you strong and healthy. But due to our laziness or lack of time, we end up eating something or the other. Our body requires proteins, carbohydrates, vitamins and minerals in appropriate quantities to function in an optimal manner. Including all kinds of fruits and vegetables to our diet is highly important that can boost our immunity. Fruits and vegetables contain dietary fibre and help in:

· Lowering cholesterol

· Reducing weight

· Reducing the risk of cardiovascular diseases, diabetes, etc.

Try to eat more raw vegetables and fruits as nutrients are lost due to overcooking. Salads and sprouts can be taken regularly. Make a point to eat at least one fruit every day. If you eat fruits and vegetables according to the seasons in which you get, it will help you to gain all nutrients at the right time. Let us have a quick look at a few fruits, vegetables and their benefits.

Bananas — High in potassium, Vit B6. It improves digestion and is good for your heart.

Strawberries — High in Vit C, low in calories.

Reduces inflammation and boosts immunity.

Broccoli — Promotes brain function and may protect against some types of cancer.

Capsicum — Improves your vision and promotes bone health.

All vegetables provide health benefits. It is important to have a colourful diet with lots of vegetables and fruits to be strong and robust.

Exercise:

One has to allocate time to exercise every day. Exercise is necessary for physical and mental fitness. It could be yoga, aerobics, walking, skipping, swimming, strength training or any other thing which you are happy and comfortable to do. Exercise offers tremendous benefits to the mind, body and soul.

Benefits of exercise:

· Helps in weight loss

· Boosts your energy levels

· Promotes brain health and improves memory

· Builds bone density

· Makes you happy and confident

· Helps you manage blood sugar levels

· Improves mental health

Have a routine schedule to exercise. Have a good company with whom exercise can be more fun. Keep a check on how your body gets transformed day by day due to exercise. This will help you continue your exercise without any procrastination.

Sleep:

Too much or too less sleep can hamper your day to day activities. A good night’s sleep is essential for an energetic day. So don’t spend too much time on the phone and other gadgets at night. Sleep deprivation leads to many physical as well as mental health problems. Hit the bed at a particular time every day to stay healthy physically and mentally.

Benefits of Sleep:

· Improves concentration

· Strengthens the immune system

· Reduces depression

· Lowers your chance of gaining weight

· Reduces the risk of heart disease

Every one of us has to concentrate on a balanced diet, regular exercise and adequate sleep to have a healthy life. Only this will help us to achieve our goals with full focus and energy.