Taking care of
ourselves is something that can fall by
the wayside during these trying times.
Between the demands of your job and your
home and the onset of COVID-19, it’s
easy to let your own care slide.
Thankfully, there are some simple ways
you can ensure you stay in great health,
from the tips of your toes and up.
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Say
Cheese!
You might be
surprised to learn that your teeth and
gums have more
influence over your
health than helping you eat. In fact,
AreaDentist.org explains that poor oral
health is linked with depression—if you
neglect oral care, your mental health
can suffer, while individuals who are
experiencing depression may put oral
care on the back burner. Simple habits
like brushing and flossing regularly,
getting routine dental checkups at Fina
Family Dental, and eating a healthy diet
will keep your mouth in good shape.
With your teeth
and gums in good health, you’ll be more
inclined to smile. Believe it or not,
that simple action -- just
smiling more
-- can improve your well-being. It
appears to reduce pain levels, lift your
mood, improve immunity, lower blood
pressure, and cut stress levels. Seems
like the more you smile, the more you’ll
have to smile about!
Dive Into
Meal Prep
It’s common
knowledge that a healthy diet
contributes to better health in a major
way. Disease prevention, weight
management, and boosted mood levels are
just a few of the terrific benefits that
come with eating right. But if you’re
pressed for time and don’t know how to
squeeze in this lifestyle change, it can
be easy to put aside the idea of
changing up your diet.
Luckily, that’s
where
meal prep comes in. If you can
dedicate just a small portion of a day
each week to batch cook healthy dishes,
you won’t have to spend hours in the
kitchen all the time. You can make the
meal prep even easier with an electric
pressure cooker. You’ll be able to cook
meals quickly and easily by using just
this one appliance.
Short and
Sweet Sessions
Exercise is often
one of the first things we let go of
when life gets busy or complicated.
However, that workout you’re skipping
could be your key to better overall
health. In fact, Time points out that
there are some amazing
benefits to be
had, like staying in a better mood,
avoiding Alzheimer’s, and having
healthier skin.
Too busy most
days? One of the easiest ways to snag
enough physical activity is to engage in
a brief, intense exercise. Just 10
minutes of exercise can be enough to
help you lose weight or maintain a
healthy
BMI. You can even assemble a few
pieces of equipment for quick, in-home
or lunch break workouts if nothing else
fits your schedule. A jump rope, some
resistance bands, and a couple of
dumbbells can do the trick.
Declutter
Your Home
For many of us,
clutter is a major source of tension.
Not only does clutter make it difficult
to find the items you need, but it makes
it much tougher to relax as well. A
cluttered home may also be
partially to
blame if you find your family
complaining excessively and criticizing
each other. By tossing out items you no
longer need or use, you can create a
more positive space and keep your focus
on the things in life that truly matter.
In addition to decluttering, giving your
home a deep cleaning and opening your
curtains or blinds can also give you and
your family a more positive outlook.
Tend Your
Tootsies
Other than
summertime pedicures and adding to your
shoe collection, most of the time, you
probably don’t give much thought to your
feet. However, Peripheral Vascular
Associates explains your feet can give
you early
warning signs of other health
issues. Things like circulatory
problems, Peripheral Artery Disease, and
diabetes can all show up in your feet.
Look for changes in your feet, such as
sores that aren’t healing, hair loss,
and discoloration of your toenails, and
if you notice something that seems off,
it’s important to touch base with your
doctor.
Your feet can
also contribute to health concerns in
another way. If you suffer with
otherwise unexplained
back pain on a
routine basis, what’s going on at ground
level might be the cause. Ill-fitting or
unsupportive shoes, worn-out shoes, or
shoes with insufficient cushioning can
all lead to more than sore feet or
blisters. Even wearing heels taller than
two inches can cause lower back issues,
so if you’re experiencing pain, consider
whether your footwear could be at fault.
You might need to try more supportive
styles, add insoles, or see a podiatrist
for help.
Enjoying good
overall health isn’t supposed to be a
luxury dictated by how much time or
money you have. Tend to your smile, do
weekly meal prep, snag short workouts
when you can, and pay attention to your
feet. You can keep on top of your
health, all the way from the ground up!
