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I have not been active for 12 years how do i start geting healthier?

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Dr. Seema Patel
Dr. Seema Patelanswered
Holistic Medicine 28 years experience
Getting healthier: To start the journey to better health, improve your diet by eating more plant based foods, less process foods, drink water rather than caffeinated drinks, exercise, and manage stress.
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Dr. Heidi Fowler
Dr. Heidi Fowleranswered
Psychiatry 26 years experience
Improve lifestyle: Drink at least 8 - 8 oz glasses of water /day. Try for 8 hrs of sleep/night. Aim for 5 servings of vegetables & 4 of fruit per day. Use whole grains. Avoid or reduce sodas, alcohol & junk carbohydrates. Consider quality probiotics. Maintain healthy weight. Exercise regularly. Manage stress. Don’t smoke. Flu vaccine. Wash hands often. Stay positive.
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