A recent survey found that more Americans feel stressed now than ever before. Even worse, most don’t make time for self-care, which has been shown to reduce stress. Fewer than seven in 100 Americans are making time for simple self-care habits each day, reports the Journal of the American Board of Family Medicine. This is a troubling statistic, because a high level of stress combined with poor self-care is a way to set yourself up for poor health and, possibly, a shortened lifespan.
Think you don’t have time or money for self-care? Think again.
From eating right and taking nutritional supplements to getting better sleep at night, there are a wide variety of ways you can start taking better care of yourself right now, regardless of age. You can get on track for better overall health by taking small steps each day - and you don’t have to break the bank to do it.
Here are some essential strategies for finding total body health from head to toe! Best of all, these strategies are so easy that you can incorporate them into your everyday routine for life.
Get a New Mattress
Your mattress should be replaced every ten years or so, depending upon the type of mattress. You might be wondering: what’s the harm in continuing to sleep on an old and outdated mattress? To put it frankly, your old mattress could actually be causing your body pain. Your body’s aches and pains could be caused by uneven lumps or your mattress becoming less firm than it was previously. If you’ve had a lot of pain in your back, neck, or any other areas lately, consider your mattress. You might consider purchasing a new one, and when you do, the biggest consideration should be spine alignment. You’ll find that it’s easier to rest when your spine is aligned. This position helps you wake up more easily, because you’ll feel less pain and more refreshed each morning.
When it comes to finding a new mattress, remember that not all mattresses are created equal. Look for a mattress that will support your spine, improve your sleep, and relieve pressure while you rest. While there are many considerations when getting a new mattress, these are among the most important.
Get Proper Nutrition
We all know that proper nutrition is crucial to optimal health. However, what most people don’t know is that most of us, including nutritionists themselves, aren’t getting enough nutrients. Luckily, there are several things you can do to boost your nutrition. Depending upon your own personal health history, you can go on a specialized dietary program to boost your intake of the nutrients your body needs. For instance, you could start the DASH diet to boost your potassium levels and help fight hypertension. You could also increase your vitamin C intake to boost your immune system.
If you’re finding it difficult to get proper nutrition from food alone, don’t worry. You still have other options. For instance, you might consider dietary supplements to help boost your nutrition and your health. One option for dietary supplements includes liquid vitamins, which are highly absorbable and improve your health at a cellular level.
Of course, it’s imperative that you speak to a doctor, nutritionist, dietitian, or other healthcare professional prior to starting a new diet, nutrition regimen, or taking supplements. That way, you’ll know what to focus on and what’s safe for your body.
Get More Self-Care
Many people fail to get enough self-care simply because they don’t think they have the time or money for it. Although we often think of massages or trips to the spa when we think of self-care, remember that taking care of yourself doesn’t always have to be something luxurious. It can be as simple as eating right, getting proper nutrients and sleep, and practicing methods of relieving stress and anxiety.
As you begin to build your daily self-care routine, consider the simple things. A hot bubble bath, going to bed an hour earlier, forgiving yourself for your imperfections, and spending time with supportive friends and relatives can all be meaningful forms of self-care. By practicing self-care through the strategies listed above, you can get healthy and stay that way for life.
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