As the festive season kicks in, all the social gatherings, indulgent meals and planning ahead for family vacations can start to have an impact on the healthy routine you’ve worked so hard to habitualise over the years. And with that comes a vulnerability to colds, infections and feeling generally under the weather. To help, we’ve shared a few tips that are easy to integrate into your daily routine.
Moving your body is the best way to keep it strong. If you’re time-poor, why not get the family to go on a walk, take yourself out for an early morning run or hole yourself up in a quiet room for 15 minutes of yoga? Anything to keep your heart pumping.
Whether you’ve been cramming to that work deadline, had one too many martinis with friends or been focused on the kids’ hectic social calendar, almost all of the repair your body needs to stay healthy is done while you sleep. While it may not be the most ‘productive’ of tasks on your list, it’s one of the most beneficial to ensure you can reach your goals while you’re awake.
While the temptation is to indulge in all the delicious foods on offer – and we’re sure you deserve it – keeping an eye on your 5-a-day, the right proteins and those 2-3 litres of water can do wonders for your immune system and state of mind.
Lastly, if you aren’t already, making a habit of supplementing your diet with key vitamins can help your body work at its best.
Perhaps you are vegan, coming towards menopause or, like all of us, need a bigger hit of vitamin D right now; understanding your body helps to know which gaps to fill. Our virtual wellness clinic can help you figure out what is right for you with a personalised consultation.