5 Tips To Help You Usher In a Healthier Spring
Written by Michael Calcagno on March 20, 2024
It’s officially the first day of spring! The birds are chirping lively and the days are growing longer, so it’s time to shake off your heavy layers and embrace all the season has to offer. Here are five ways to get you back on track to enjoy the warmer weather.
Embrace the Great Outdoors. Dig out those shades and get outside! With the extended daylight hours, you can go for a walk, hop on a bike or spend your lunchtime sitting outside. Soaking up at least 20 minutes of sunshine daily increases your vitamin D intake, which is essential for bone health and immune function. Exposure to daily sunlight can also help improve your overall mood.
Spring Clean Your Diet. Spring and warmer weather are perfect times to focus on healthy eating. Get ready to double up on your intake of fruits and vegetables, as there is so much more seasonal produce to enjoy. And they are packed with vitamins and antioxidants to give your body a springtime boost.
Get enough sleep. While it’s fun to frolic in the warm weather until dusk, you should still aim for 7 to 9 hours of quality sleep each night to support your overall health and well-being. Creating a relaxing bedtime routine, from powering down your technology to drinking herbal tea can help you get a better night’s rest so you’re ready for the next day of spring.
Keep hydrating. As the weather warms, optimal levels of H2O need to be maintained. Drinking plenty of water is important, especially if you’re spending more time outdoors. You can flavor it with cucumbers, lemon and lime slices, and other fresh fruit. You can also make your own seltzer with your carbonated machine of choice.
Get in that spring cleaning. Decluttering your living space can greatly impact your mental well-being. A good cleaning and organizing of your home and workspace can help reduce stress and improve your focus.
If you still feel like you’re in the winter doldrums due to the change in daylight savings time and lingering cold weather, “the usual method to avoid winter blues is the use of specific types of exposure to fluorescent light,” shares Dr. Bankole Johnson, founder of Casa Privée, a concierge medicine center in Miami that utilizes futuristic technologies to promote health and beauty. You can buy light therapy machines to jumpstart your light exposure until your body and mind are ready for the real thing.
Here’s to feeling healthy, happy and ready to blossom with nature!
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