Spring is here and it’s the perfect time to do away with the old and usher in the new.
What better time to take your healthy habits to a new level than in this season of renewed energy and resolve? Here are 5 simple ways you can spring clean your health.
1. Plan your Doctor’s Appointments
The best approach to your health is a proactive one.
Plan your doctor’s appointments and medical screenings in advance, for ultimate control over your health and wellness.
During your initial doctor’s appointment you can map out an efficient health plan for the year. Once you know what is going on with your body, you can make the appropriate lifestyle, dietary, and exercise changes.
2. Practice Mindfulness
Your mental health should be a priority, so take the time to declutter your mind.
Block out 5 minutes each day, away from the distractions, responsibilities, and challenges you may be facing, to meditate. Adding mindfulness to your daily routine will allow you to feel less stress throughout the year.
3. Create a Seasonal Nutrition Plan
Enjoy the delicious and affordable seasonal fruits and vegetables that spring offers.
Incorporate spinach, watercress, baby bok choy, broccoli rabe, asparagus, carrots, avocados, artichokes, garlic, scallions, apricots, chives, leeks, fennel, fava beans, morels, mangoes, pineapples, peas, potatoes, and rhubarb into your nutrition plan.
Not only is it fun to switch up your diet, you can benefit from the nutrients found in these seasonal foods which may have been missing during the last few months.
TIP: Get rid of the unhealthy comfort foods you indulged in during the winter period.
4. Get Out and Explore Nature
Winter has a way of confining us to our homes and as we hibernate, we tend to slack on exercise. Diving in head first into our old exercise routine will feel impossible, so start by taking short walks or hikes, exploring the blossoming nature. Absorb some Vitamin D and breathe in that fresh spring air!
These simple actions will burn the calories you gained during the winter months, elevate your mood, and boost your cardiovascular function.
5. Get New Workout Shoes
Comfortable workout shoes are essential but you may be attached to a pair of shoes that have become worn-out.
Invest in a new pair of shoes and then ease back into your workout session.
TIP: It is advised for you to replace your workout shoes after 600 miles of running, as the heel may have lost its ability to provide sufficient support and cushion.
We hope you incorporate these 5 important tips into your daily routine for improved health and wellness. Book your annual thermography screening today and let’s work together to establish a health plan for the year.
