Get fresh air and sunlight 

If you want to be in good health, never underestimate the power that natural forces such as sunlight and fresh air can have on your health. Sunlight is necessary to convert cholesterol into vitamin D in the body. In other words, sunlight keeps your cholesterol levels low. Spending all day in closeted air conditioned environments do not provide sufficient exposure to sunlight.

Moreover, you should expose yourself to early morning sun when the rays are not strong in ultraviolet radiations and are beneficial for the body. The best way to obtain sunlight and fresh air is to workout in pleasant outdoor environs everyday. You get your share of exercise and also the goodness of fresh air and sunlight. These two factors are known to enhance the benefits of exercises as well.

Use natural herbs and spices while cooking 

When you prepare food, make sure that you include natural herbs and spices. Certain spices and herbs such as coriander, turmeric mint, cumin, cloves, cardamom and cinnamon are known to have antiseptic, antibacterial and healing properties. Using these in your food will provide strength from within. Ginger is a herb that is very powerful in providing protection to the body from diseases. So is garlic, which also helps in weight loss and in lowering cholesterol. Pepper used in peppercorn form or in the form of powder is also good for health. Besides these, there are a number of items that you can use everyday to stay healthy. All these herbs and spices also make the food tasty and so, you should have problems including these ingredients in your food and spicing them up. 

Drink lots of water 

Water is the life giving force for not only humans but also for all creatures on earth. 70% of the body is made up of water. Drinking adequate amount of water cleanses the system of toxins and keeps the system clean. Hydrotherapy is also a very effective weight loss method. 

Never try shortcuts for good health 

If you are overweight and trying to lose weight, exercise and a healthy diet are the best ways to achieve your goal. Never try shortcuts such as crash diets, uncontrolled consumption of pills that are supposed to provide weight loss and other methods. Over exercising is also not good for the body. Losing weight is not the sole healthy aspect. What is more important is to lose weight in a healthy manner, which also increases stamina, resistance and immunity in the body.