True Foundations of Health
The true foundations of health aren't what you think. 🤯
They do not revolve around medications, or supplements, or overexercising, or eating perfectly every minute of every day.
Keep reading to see what keeps you healthy over a lifetime!
Rest, Relaxation, and Sleep
Resting is actually a productive thing for you to do!
If you are someone who’s always “go go go”, you often are fighting your body’s natural need to slow down & recharge
Sleep is the time for our bodies to repair themselves; to recharge; and to get ready for the day ahead!
Check out our blog on Sleep & Stress HERE
Time Spent Outside
Spending time outside is beneficial to our mental health & can help us reduce stress
It can also improve your mood, as well as your self-esteem
Other benefits include:
promoting an active & healthy lifestyle
reducing stress, muscle tension, cortisol levels, & heart rates
improved energy levels
lowers risk of depression
faster physiological stress recovery
increases your focus & attention
Movement
Our bodies are MEANT to move!
By now, you know I am I big proponent of daily movement
That might seem overwhelming, but if reframe the thought of “exercising every day” to simply “moving every day”, it might be less daunting!
And besides, just a few minutes of movement here & there - like getting up from your desk every hour or stretching for a few minute when you wake up - really add up & can provide the same benefits!
Nutrition
Often time, people say nutrition is what they struggle with the most..
But it doesn’t have to be complicated!
Just follow these few guidelines & see what a difference it can make:
choose nutrient-dense food (fancy way of saying food high in macronutrients & micronutrients)
try to avoid or limit fried foods
limit alcohol consumption (recommended drinks are no more than 1/day for females & 2/day for males)
drink plenty of water (minimum of half your weight in ounces!)
make sure you’re eating the appropriate amount for your goals & lifestyle
Joy
More joy, or less stress, is not just better for your mental health, but also your physical health as well!
Experiencing more joy in your life can lead to:
better blood pressure readings
lower cholesterol readings
lesser chance of a heart attack
better stress management
What little things can you do throughout the day that spark joy?
Maybe drink your favorite cup of coffee in the morning, unwind with a nice book, or simply playing with your kids!
What surprising thing have you noticed that has impacted your health?
I’ve noticed a BIG change in my mood when I focus on finding/doing little things that bring me joy every day!
Let us know in the comments below!