Originally appeared on algoramhealth.com
You only get one body.
What if you could start treating your body better? You’d wake up each day knowing you were committed to adding years to your life and life to your years, as they say.
And in the not-too-distant future, you’d notice some positive changes in your world, and you’d look back with pride on your efforts.
At the moment, though, that seems farther away than ever.
- A very real virus has wrought some level of terror on everyone you know.
- Your energy levels aren’t what they used to be.
- Your diet makes you cringe.
It feels like survival itself is the best you can reasonably aim for. You’re not alone, but it doesn’t have to be this way forever.
Here, we’re going to talk about some ways to begin treating your body well. You deserve to feel healthy and be healthy. Maximize your life.
Whole-Foods, Plant-Based Diet
It’s not necessarily a diet, but it is a way to fuel your body with natural ingredients.
A whole-foods, plant-based lifestyle aims to minimize processed or refined foods, and may limit or eliminate animal products. This means heaping servings of plants and whole grains.
You don’t necessarily have to go vegan to enjoy this lifestyle, but you will reap the benefits. A diet rich in natural foods may positively impact heart health and weight loss, while possibly reducing your risk of cancer or diabetes.
Homeopathy
Medicine is wildly difficult to understand. Simplify and minimize the number of chemicals you introduce to your system by investigating homeopathy.
A complete interview with a homeopathic doctor will reveal your personalized approach to the main principles of homeopathy.
- Let Likes Cure Likes – Healing is often approached by prescribing natural substances similar to that which may be the cause of the ailment.
- The Minimum Dose – Doctors administer the smallest possible dose of a remedy which, counterintuitively, has the most potent effect and the fewest side effects.
- The Single Remedy – Using only one remedy at a time eliminates complications in monitoring the results.
Mental Health
Good mental health is often elusive but always important.
Your social, emotional and psychological strength can determine how productive you are, how you handle stress, and even your sense of self worth.
You are valuable.
Many factors contribute to difficulties maintaining good mental health. Today, especially, with COVID-19 impacting every facet of life, your routines and stability are likely changing frequently.
For many other reasons, you may struggle to get enough sleep, connect with friends and family, or stay physically active. These struggles put a strain on your mind and body.
Not all mental health problems are caused by external factors, but there are positive steps you can take to get help if you need it. Recovery is possible. Prevention is vital.
Exercise
The one thing about exercise that is certain is that your own regimen will be unique to you. Evaluate your personal goals with a trusted doctor and consider getting active in some way.
If you have the ability to get outside and experience some fresh air, work that into your routine. Walking, jogging, swimming, biking, and myriad sports are still available, even in times of quarantine.
For indoor activities, there has never been a better time. The internet supplies fresh daily inspiration for everything from DIY yoga instruction to smart soccer balls and social media push-up challenges.
This is the most important part
Life is short. Too short.
A life of health and healing is not always within reach. The world isn’t fair.
But there are steps you can take to do better, to be better, and to live your best life.