Want Better Health? Get Back to Basics

Better health doesn’t have to be complicated. Improving your health doesn’t have to mean expensive health club memberships, complex fitness trackers, or extreme diets.

Better all-around health can be had by getting back to the basics.

You can do this! Here are some considerations for you:

Sleep well - The average adult requires 7 - 8 hours of sleep a night. If you are having difficulties sleeping it is important to identify and address the core issues that may be causing the problem, such as pain, emotional stress, hormonal issues or sleep disorders.

Exercise - It’s recommended that adults from 18-64 years old should accumulate at least 150 minutes of moderate to vigorous-intensity aerobic physical activity per week, in sessions of 10 minutes or more.

Practice gratitude - Feeling overwhelmed or in a foul mood? Take 30 seconds and list 5 things you’re grateful for. It will help put your feelings in perspective and you in a better frame of mind.

Eat well - Keep it simple. Eat whole, natural, unprocessed food. If you don’t recognize or can’t pronounce what’s on the ingredient list, don’t even buy it. Eat slowly and enjoy your healthy food choices. Eat when you’re hungry and stop eating when you’re satisfied.

Drink lots of water - Hydration is important for every aspect of your physical and mental health. It doesn’t have to be expensive bottled water either! Use BPA-free refillable containers with filtered tap water and sip all day long.

Listen to your body - Are you stiff, thirsty, tired or hungry? Be mindful of your body and address what it truly needs.

Take action to remove stress - Emotional stress can take a serious toll on your physical and mental health. Practice gratitude, talk to someone about your problems, schedule time for yourself and be proactive in addressing the causes of your stress.

Be positive, patient and understanding - We’ve all heard, ‘don’t sweat the small stuff’. This is often easier said than done! Reflect on the following:

“Watch your thoughts; they become words. Watch your words; they become actions. Watch your actions; they become habit. Watch your habits; they become character. Watch your character; it becomes your destiny.” ― Lao Tzu

Take time each day to focus on all the good in your life and make efforts to eliminate the bad.

Be proactive about your health - We all know it’s easier to maintain good health than to manage an illness. Seeing your doctor regularly can help create inspiration and accountability for you to attain your health goals.

We’re here for your health. Please reach out to us: 519-258-8544