Spring will soon have sprung, bringing with it blue skies and warm sunshine. Inspiration and motivation come easy when the weather cooperates and mood-boosting natural Vitamin D is plentiful—but how can you best channel that renewed verve? Here are four spring wellness tips to keep you on top of your game mentally, physically, and emotionally. All three points matter, because all three points are connected.
Get Moving
You can go all in with a strict exercise regimen and tailor-made goals you want to hit, or you can simply go for a brisk walk every couple of days for a chance to smell the flowers and enjoy the sun (lather up with SPF, of course!). Whatever level of intensity is right for you, there are 9 proven benefits you can enjoy from just a minimum of three 30-minute walks per week:
- Improved sleep
- Increased interest in sex
- Better endurance
- Stress relief
- Improved mood
- Increased energy and stamina
- Reduced tiredness / increased mental alertness
- Weight reduction
- Reduced cholesterol and improved cardiovascular fitness
Schedule Maintenance Visits with Your Healthcare Provider
Whether it’s time for that seasonal checkup with your allergy specialist, a routine adjustment with your chiropractor, or a massage therapy session, stay on top of your personal health maintenance. Schedule those appointments well in advance. This is especially important for people who suffer from springtime ailments, as doctor visits and regular chiropractic treatments can do wonders to ease seasonal symptoms such as allergies.
[Related: How Your Mental Health Affects Your Physical Health]
Eat Your Veggies
Make sure to keep up with your daily 5 to 9 servings of fruits and vegetables! Lots of common fruits and veggies are loaded with antihistamines and anti-inflammatory agents. “An apple a day keeps the doctor away” is more than just a catchy saying.
- Apples help combat inflammation with flavonoids
- Citrus fruits such as oranges are loaded with vitamin C, which helps with cold and allergy symptoms
- Red grapes contain both antioxidants and resveratrol, both of which fight inflammation
- Fish and nuts both contain vitamins and minerals which aid the immune system in fighting inflammation
Stay Hydrated
Staying hydrated isn’t always as simple and straightforward as it seems. It’s all too easy to forget your water bottle at home or lose track of how many glasses you’ve consumed in a day. But there are a few quick alternatives to supplement all the chugging!
For example, start eating more watermelon, cucumbers, strawberries, and celery. There are plenty of creative ways to combine these ingredients or add them to your existing breakfast, lunch, dinner, or snacks.
While smoothies can often break down nutrients past the point of being useful and grind down complex carbs into simple carbs (which quickly turn to glucose in the blood and become fat), sometimes a homemade fruit smoothie is just what hits the spot while boosting your hydration.
All of these efforts combine to keep you feeling your best this spring and beyond! Contact Spencer Chiropractic Center for a consultation and take charge of your wellness this spring.