Part of the foundation of holistic health is that everything that surrounds you, as well as what you eat and drink, affect the health of your body. Here are some easy changes to bring more health into your life, and keep it there!
Stress Reduction
It is so important to allow your body to relax and be able to digest, absorb nutrients and build healthy tissue. Your body reacts similarly to a modern-day stressor such as an impending deadline, as it does to a tiger chasing after you! When in the fight-or-flight mode, systems of the body that are not deemed necessary for survival, like digestion and shiny hair & nail maintenance, are compromised.
For optimal health, enjoy daily stress-reducing activities such as:
Yoga
Meditation (even just 5 minutes at a time)
Being in nature
Social support/community
Writing/journaling
Conscious breathing (count to 5 as you inhale, pause, count to 5 as you exhale)
Turning off your TV, computer, phone and any other electronics, on a regular basis but at least 2 hours before bed to allow for decompression from your day
Anything else that you find reduces stress in your life!
Exercise
A great stress-reducer, exercise is necessary for physical, as well as mental, health. Bonus if it’s done outside in nature!
Sports
Running, hiking, walking
Biking
Dancing
Swimming
Yoga
Working out & lifting weights