We’re living in unprecedented times, and one thing the current global pandemic has done is made us all focus much more on our health. Taking steps to ensure that we are in good health and that we have strong immune systems is vital, and we’re beginning to realise just how precarious our health can be. Being proactive about good health is now higher on the collective agenda, and the good news is there are plenty of simple steps you can take that will have a big impact on your overall wellbeing, so get started today and feel the benefits.
Schedule A Body MOT
The current lockdown situation is making this difficult, so it’s time to prepare for when restrictions are lifting by writing down a list of all the health appointments you need to keep. From a yearly physical, to going in to see a chiropractor to finally get that aching back sorted, through to booking in to see the dentist and optician, make it a priority to keep up to date with all those medical appointments when you can – it can be a chance to intercept and treat any problems early before they turn into bigger issues.
Overhaul Your Sleep
Sleep is a cornerstone habit – one of the single most important things we can get right to balance both our physical and mental health. When we are anxious, our rest is one of the first elements to be disturbed, so if you’ve been experiencing sleep loss lately you certainly aren’t alone. Paying attention to good sleep hygiene can really help to get things back on track – so make sure that you ban all electronic devices from the bedroom, keep the room dark with blackout blinds and at a slightly cool temperature, and invest in good quality, breathable bedding and a supportive mattress. If you still experience issues dropping off, an aromatherapy pillow spray or some chamomile tea can help, or try creating a little wind-down ritual, such as writing down your to-do list for the next day, taking a bath, reading a chapter of your book or listening to a mindfulness podcast.
Tune Into Your Body
Understanding the signals that your own body sends you, and being able to interpret those is a valuable skill in looking after your health. Understanding your heart rate, blood pressure, temperature and what they indicate about your general state of health is very useful, as well as being health literate, or able to ask and interpret the right questions when discussing with a medical professional, as this blog post talks about, can be the difference between getting a diagnosis and good care or not.
Add Some Supplements
There’s no replacement for good nutrition and healthy whole foods, but adding some supplements can be a good addition on top. Powdered super greens are easy to add to soups and smoothies, while a probiotic supplement can support the health of your gut microbiome, which has a major role to play in regulating inflammatory responses in the body.
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