Spring is in full swing, and it is a favorite season for many. As the temperature climbs and the warmth makes you want to spend all day outside, sometimes your body can have other ideas when you’re feeling under the weather, stuffy, and overall gross. In order for you to enjoy this beautiful season, here are a few tips to maintain your good health or help you beat back that oncoming illness that could leave you incapacitated for a few days. Wellness matters!
1. Stay hydrated. Many experts say that drinking 8 8-ounce glasses of water a day is essential to keep your body from suffering from dehydration, especially when you are busy and active throughout the day. If you ever feel an afternoon slump or a dull ache in the back of your head towards the end of the day, try drinking a big glass of cold water. Sometimes you might not even feel thirsty, but after a bit of hydration, you might be surprised at the burst of energy you can feel.
2. Exercise and stay active on a regular basis to avoid injury. While “exercise” often carries negative connotations, it doesn’t necessarily have to mean regular exercise on a treadmill or at the gym. If that’s what you enjoy, then by all means, hit the gym daily and run or lift weights to your heart’s desire. However, being active can also mean taking a nice walk, dancing, getting off the couch and standing on your feet, etc. While it is encouraged to perform a cardio activity at least 3 days a week, at least make sure that you are regularly active and not wasting the day away remaining idle. Allowing for rest days helps you to recover from your workouts.
3. Get adequate amounts of sleep. Without sleep, your body will not be able to properly function and perform to its highest ability. Sure, you maybe can “survive” the day on little to no sleep, but it probably won’t be enjoyable and you will most likely not be able to accomplish activities to the extent that you could. Make sleep a priority. It’s the process by which your body heals after an exhausting day, so give yourself a break and try to get at least 7 to 8 hours nightly.
4. Eat healthily. While a dessert or chocolate bar is wonderful for a treat, don’t fill your body with junk food. Try to make vegetables and fruits an essential part of your diet, consisting of roughly 40-50% of your meals throughout the day. Vegetables and fruits provide natural minerals and nutrients that supply your body with good energy to keep your body moving and working.
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Make your body a priority, and take care of it. As the weather calls you outdoors, don’t let illnesses and unhealthy living hold you back. Instead, stay active, eat well, drink lots of water, sleep, and enjoy the springtime while healthy and able to fully experience this beautiful season.
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