The start of the year is the perfect time to refresh and begin to repair any damage from the festive season and makes a good platform for a healthier lifestyle. It’s all about paying attention to your wellness in the moments when you can. Some people have an even balance when it comes to living well, eating considerately and exercising as part of day to day life. But most of us benefit from a bit of rewiring. Your wellness lies on your overall balance of your week or month. All we want for our clients is for you to learn how to live a healthy lifestyle most of the time and still enjoy celebrations some of the time.
For outer beauty and inner health try introducing some of the following ideas into your routine. Small steps go a long way to a cleaner and healthier lifestyle. You can start with your skin, the largest organ on our bodies. Body brushing with a natural bristle brush followed by a body scrub is a great way to remove dead skin cells, boost circulation, and activate your senses. Epsom salts are having a revival, thanks to claims it can help relieve stress, improve sleep as well as exfoliate and smooth skin and it’s widely used by athletes to aid their aching muscles. Pampering yourself with spa treatments such as a luxurious massage or facial can be a powerful addition to your healthcare regime. This will not only help with relaxation and well-being, it will benefit your skin giving it a natural glow. Massage relieves tight muscles and releases toxins through your blood and through the lymphatic system. Drink plenty of water after in order to help take the released toxins out your body which build up in your muscle fibres.
Self-care is about looking after your head, heart and body knowing what’s good for you in the moment to top up your energy. Start each day with a nourishing breakfast and plan your meals for the week, don’t skip any just to balance out over indulgence. Keep meals simple and easy to prepare. Commit to 20 minutes a day to stretch, strengthen and to keep your workout habit going. Consistency is more powerful than extremity, we just want to keep the habit alive. Stay hydrated most of us benefit from drinking at least 2 litres of water a day.
Giving your body all it needs to encourage its natural detox process will help you to have a very happy healthy start to the year. Your liver, lungs, kidneys, gut and skin all work in synergy to rid the body of toxins. If you’re trying to lose weight or look after your health forget fad diets which don’t last in the long term, there are a variety of nutrients that are essential for detoxification and going without them will do you more harm than good. There’s nothing more important to invest in than your health. Foods high in vitamins, minerals, healthy fats and antioxidants will all support your body’s natural detoxification process. Fermented foods can play a vital role in feeding your gut microbiome. Your gut plays a key role in maintaining good health, 70% of your immune system is found in your gut and gut health has been linked to allergies and arthritis to diabetes and obesity. Avoiding toxins in the first place is a great way to start, it will help you live without harmful addictive substances that may be holding you back and causing your body damage. Limit your intake on sugar, caffeine, alcohol and processed foods as these provide no nutrition other than energy which can raise blood sugar levels and have a negative effect on mood, sleep and anxiety levels not to mention liver overload making it hard to get rid of other toxins.
So, in summary avoid convenience foods, keep a diary to track your progress and make small lifestyles changes to begin with to form daily healthy habits which will make you feel happy and energised. You can set a fitness challenge of some sort to keep you motivated and focused and encourage friends to join in, book something to look forward to and get excited about. Learn a new skill, do something brave or tick something off your bucket list which will make your heart sing and just be happy in your own skin.
Remember your health is your greatest wealth
Please comment below on how you’ve started or plan to start this year off on the right foot?