How to Be Mentally and Physically Healthy

Do you want to feel and look healthy, physically and mentally? Well, here are some tips to help you out.

Steps

1

Drink Water. Drinking water gives you energy and helps you through the day. Water also makes your skin look and feel great. So drinking 8 cups of water a day scattered throughout the day is great for your health.

2

Follow the Food Pyramid. You need to follow the food pyramid and should get 6 or more servings of bread and cereals, 2-5 servings of fruits and veggies, 2 servings of dairy and meat, and only eat what it says to eat. Doing this will make sure you get as many servings as needed to get all the necessary vitamins. You can eat fats, oils, and sweets occasionally.

3

Get Enough Sleep. Make sure that you get at least 8 hours of sleep. If you don't you wont be able to function mentally and physically throughout the day.

4

Take Care of Your Hair. Washing your hair depends on your hair type. If your hair is really oily wash it every day. However, if its dry, wash it every other day so that you don't get dandruff. If your hair gets really frizzy when you wash it and you don't have the time to straighten it everyday, and you don't have the money to get it professionally straightened then you should use dry shampoo. Its also important to brush your hair at least twice a day.

5

Wear Clean Clothes. It is important to wear clean clothes so that you don't smell and so that you aren't all sweaty.

6

Be Clean. Shower at least once a day and wash your face twice a day for clean skin.

7

Teeth. Brush your teeth twice a day, floss, and use mouthwash.

8

Read. Read at least once a day, especially on the weekends and during summer when you're not in school. You don't have to read a 500 page novel. Even reading things like your favorite magazine, or yahoo news will keep your mind healthy and