Recently, there’s been a lot of chatter online about so-called health baselines. People are starting to regard their health as less of a goal to achieve in itself, and more as a baseline for everything else they want to do.
And when you think about it, that makes sense. You’re not just here on planet Earth to work towards personal health perfection – an impossibility in the long-run. Instead, you’re here to have fun or, depending on your metaphysical persuasions, fulfill some kind of purpose.
But establishing a health baseline – a minimum level you need to function effectively – is a challenge in the modern world. We live in a society that is trying to destroy our health in practically every way imaginable. Think about it. The diet you eat is just about the worst that people could conceive. Energy-saving technologies, such as transportation and the internet relinquish you of the need to use your body. And even societal philosophies, such as “your life must be a success” gnaw away at your psyche. It seems like you can never just be happy.
So what can you do about it? Well, that’s the idea behind “baseline health.” It is the practice of setting a minimum standard from which you can begin to enjoy your life.
Sort Your Mouth First
Did you know that the health of your mouth affects the rest of the body? Well, it does. The bacteria in your gums can create inflammation that spreads throughout the rest of the body, harming your other organs.
Finding a trusted dentist can help prevent this problem from developing in its tracks. Once you get on top of any inflammation, you’ll immediately start feeling better.
Get Up And Meditate Every Morning
Meditation – that’s just weird mysticism right?
Wrong, meditation has been a part of all developed religious cultures, including Christianity, for thousands of years.
The purpose of meditation is to remind yourself that you are not your thoughts but that there’s a separation between the two. It’s a chance for you to unhook yourself temporarily from the stresses and strains of life, and just unwind a little. Over several weeks and months, you should notice that your mental health improves vastly.
Make Oatmeal For Breakfast
Oatmeal might not be sexy, but it is one of the healthiest breakfasts you can eat. Oats are unique among grains for their ability to create a kind of slow-absorbing gel in your stomach. Carbs release over a long period of time – as they would have done in the era before farming.
You can also make oatmeal even healthier with various additions. Try adding seeds and berries.
Give Yourself An Allowance
Nobody can live a perfectly healthy life. It’s just not possible. So give yourself an allowance. Allow yourself to fall off the bandwagon without beating yourself up. If you do something that works against your goals, just accept it and move on. Don’t dwell on it or tell yourself that you’re a dreadful person. That’s the main reason why lifestyle changes fail.
