Holistic wellness can be defined as the quality of mind, body, and soul through a deliberate effort and approach to healthcare, with an emphasis on prevention.
We all want to look and feel our best, but the thought of getting there can often be overwhelming. Read more to learn some simple steps you can take toward holistic wellness.
Seven Steps for Holistic Wellness
- Stay hydrated
- Exercise
- Focus on nutrition
- Get fresh air and sunshine
- Reduce stress
- Get adequate sleep
- Add quality supplements
Let’s take a deeper look at the seven steps.
1. Stay Hydrated! Your body, your organs, and your brain need water to function sufficiently. Check out these pro tips:
- Filter your water, but leave in the essential minerals with a Berkey Water Filter System.
- Take a re-usable water bottle with you on the go.
- Use glass or stainless steel to avoid toxins leaching from plastic bottles.
- Try adding lemons, limes, or cucumbers to your water for added benefits.
- Stay away from caffeinated beverages because they can be dehydrating.
2. Make time for exercise! Exercise will help improve your posture, keep your organs functioning well, boost your mood, build muscles, and help reduce injuries by keeping your body moving as it was designed to move. Check out these pro tips:
- Start slow, but just start.
- Walking can be a great way to stay active.
- Strength training (even just simple basics) will help build muscles and protect your bones.
- Set a time of day that you can commit to make exercise part of your routine.
- Exercise in a way that is fun to motivate you to keep going.
- Find an accountability partner.
3. Focus on nutrition! Choose well rounded meals to give your body the nutrients it needs. Check out these pro tips:
- Start by adding more vegetables into your meals.
- Stay away from as many pre-packaged foods as possible.
- Look for organic when possible to help lower your exposure to toxins.
- Reduce gluten, dairy, and sugar.
- Be sure you are adding protein rich foods to your meals.
4. Get fresh air and sunshine! Your body is designed to need these essentials. Check out these pro tips:
- Sunshine will help your body produce vitamin D.
- Studies show the air inside buildings is much more toxic that outdoor air, so step outside and refresh your lungs.
- Sunshine and fresh air can be as instant mood booster.
- Add in some nature for even more added benefits.
5. Reduce stress! This one is often easier said than done, so check out these pro tips:
- Put a smile on your face for an instant mood booster.
- Practice mindful breathing.
- Add prayer or meditation to your routine.
- Be kind and get a helping hand in doing so with Tiny Acts of Kindness Cards.
- Practice gratitude.
6. Get adequate sleep! Your body needs uninterrupted rest to heal and rejuvenate. Check out these pro tips:
- Start by adding an extra half an hour into your sleep habits until you reach an optimal 8 hours.
- Sleep without any artificial light. Even alarm clock lights and small power lights can interrupt sleep.
- Create a relaxing bedtime routine to help your body wind down and fall asleep.
- Stick to a schedule of going to sleep and waking at the same time each day.
- Work toward not needing an alarm clock by giving your body the rest time it needs and you will wake on your own.
- Sleep in a cool room.
7. Add quality supplements! You want to get your nutrition from whole and real foods, but in reality, it doesn’t always happen that way. Check out these pro tips:
- See a functional medicine doctor who can help find your specific deficiencies.
- Use whole food supplements instead of synthetics.
What are your holistic wellness wins? I would love to hear them!!
Disclaimer: Advice and recommendations are for informational purposes only. Please talk to your health care provider before beginning something new or if you have questions regarding a medical condition. This content is not a substitute for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Do not disregard medical advice or delay medical attention because of information presented here.