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Secrets of the Super-Healthy: People Who Never Get Sick
I only get sick about a couple times each year, and even then it’s usually mild, so I may be one of these people. I checked out this article to see if I match any of their "secrets."
Training for the Body - I’m not an exercise nut, and I could stand to do more of it. But I do exercise at least a couple times per week, even if it’s just 30 minutes of drumming.
Pay Attention to Your Mouth - gargling with antiseptic mouthwash? No.
An Apple a Day - No. One per month, maybe, and then only in pies.
Don’t Worry, Conquer Stress - Yes. I rarely get stressed over anything.
Up Your Vitamin Intake - Yes; I take a multivitamin daily, and I drink milk daily (mentioned in the article for vitamin D).
Mind Over Body - Uh, this one is talking about some loon who "doesn’t believe in sickness" so... no.
Just Say Om - Yoga/meditation? No.
Increase Your Social Ties - No. I’m a hermit.
Accentuate the Positive - "a positive emotional style -- described as happy, enthusiastic, and calm" - yeah pretty much.
Wash Your Hands - Over and Over - Yes. Also note this video wherein they recommend (a) turning off the faucet using a paper towel so as not to re-contaminate your hands and (b) using your shoe to press the toilet flusher. Of course (a) is blindingly obvious to anyone who understands the purpose of hand-washing, and (b) is obvious to anyone who has seen a public toilet; unfortunately "obviousness" seems to fail just about everyone I ever see in a public restroom.
Get Your ZZZs - Yes. Admittedly, being self-employed makes this much easier, since pretty much the only thing that determines when I go to sleep and get up is "when I feel like it."
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