No one can care or know more about your body than you do.
The past year has shown how each of us is unique, and that it is a good idea to learn what will promote individual physical and mental health.
We’re building a community of people who are looking for more healing and less need for healthcare.
Summer is coming to the northern hemisphere. No matter how north or south you live, the changing season tells us life is different and we can do simple things to get the most of what's coming.
A few things to start:
1. Sleep- we need 7-8 hours of sleep/night no matter what season it is. Check your schedule, and look at black out curtains if the sun stays up past your bedtime, or comes up before time for you to get up.
If you live in a very hot climate, you may adjust to getting up earlier to take advantage of cooler mornings.
2. Exercise - think about how cardio and weights are part of your summer activities. Could you play some sports, do work in the yard, hike or swim - using some gym time for outside time
3. Fresh food- summer is a great time to eat local- or grow some of your own.
4. Remember sun screen!!
Remember, failing to plan is planning to fail
Those I see regularly and those who live far away,especially those who pick up a conversation where we left off months or years ago
Help your body take care of you by drinking enough water; if you have a persistent cough, an accessible, economical treatment is being well hydrated.
Think of the cilia in your respiratory tract as hairs that protect your lungs. They work best when well hydrated- your body uses the water you drink to hydrate essential parts, including the cilia.
There are other things that can help, but reaching for water first, before things get severe can be a good idea.
Our bodies have great abilities to adapt to too much or too little water; because of this, we can be complacent and not notice when improving the quality or having a glass of water instead of a different beverage can improve how we feel. Filtered water in a glass or stainless water bottle is healthier than a plastic bottle.
If you are feeling hungry, listless or tired, have a big glass of water and notice if you feel better, there's a good chance it will help.
