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Do you know that your daily lifestyle can contribute to the development of illnesses? Yea, if you put your work and career as top priority over your health, you may become stressed over time and soon develop “overload burnout.”
More so, poor nutrition and emotional strain and anxiety can affect your health negatively. Your immune system becomes weak, and you become prone to many illnesses/diseases. That’s why at our Elizabeth City, NC Chiropractic Office, we have been teaching natural self-care tips to prevent illnesses.
The truth is that you don’t necessarily have to take any over-the-counter medication to prevent illnesses. That comes with lots of side effects that may become as deadly as you grow old. But you can prevent illness effectively using some natural self-care measures.
Many people have asked me, “Dr. Jones, how do I take care of myself naturally to prevent illness without any form of toxic medication?” Well, in this article, I have compiled a list of some practical natural self-care tips that can help you prevent illnesses. Check them out!
1. Eat healthily
Most fast foods contain a high amount of sugar, trans fat, artificial preservatives, and other unhealthy ingredients. These substances can put you at risk of weight gain, diabetes, hardened arteries, heart problems, and some types of cancer.
Switching to a healthier diet is a great direction to start with. Eat foods like vegetables, fruits, clean meats, seafood, and so on. You can plan meals ahead to avoid unhealthy temptations.
Also, do not skip your breakfast because for many it is the most important meal of the day. More so, it helps you stay away from snacking during the rest of the day. This way, you will keep your stomach upset, which is commonly associated with digestive problems and weight gain at bay.
2. Exercise Regularly
If you follow a sedentary lifestyle or sit in front of a computer for hours, your muscles tend to become stiff and contracted. And this immobility puts you at risk of severe pains and injuries.
Hence, ensure you exercise regularly. Start your day with some light exercises like stretching, sit-up, push-up, brisk walking, jogging, yard work, etc. Then at work, make sure you practice stretching from time to time or take short and brisk walks two to three times a day.
3. Keep Good Hygiene
Always instill the habit of washing your hands regularly because it can be a channel to introduce germs into your body. You may wonder, “how?” Well, it’s simple. The materials we touch during the day can harbor germs that can be introduced into our food while eating with our hands. Hence, wash your hands from time to time to prevent germs and illness.
4. Avoid Sugary Foods and Drink Lots of Water
When you consume an excess of sugar, it can affect your weight and cause conditions like type-2 diabetes and obesity. Hence, try to cut back on soda, sugary desserts, candy, and other sweet foods, which can cause a rise in your level of blood sugar.
Remember, conditions like diabetes can affect your kidneys, heart, eyes, and nerves over time. So ensure you avoid sugary foods.
Also, drink at least 8-10 glasses of water every day, depending on the nature of your physical activity. Water helps to flush out toxins and harmful chemicals from your body.
5. Quit Smoking
Smoking can cause blood clots, which may prevent the free-flow of blood, leading to the development of plaque in your arteries and blood vessels. Hence, ensure you stop taking cigarettes and other tobacco products to prevent illness.
Other practical natural self-care tips include healthy sleeping, avoiding unnecessary stress, and getting wellness Chiropractic adjustments.
Remember, you need to pay proper attention to your body if you want to stay healthy and free from illness. So, use the natural self-care tips above to keep your body and mind working optimally.
