​Self-Care For The New Year – Tips From 3 Health Experts

If there’s one resolution to make in the New Year, it’s to boost your self-care. To help you do just that, I’ve asked two of my fellow practitioners to share their tips, as well as a couple of my own.
Self-care is an ongoing journey. But by taking small steps each day, you can feel better.

Sam’s Top Tips For Self-Care

1. Get to know what you’re eating, and how it makes you feel. Diet is an incredibly individual factor in wellbeing. So record what you eat, and how you feel afterwards. You should be feeling energised, not fatigued.
2. Increase your intake of anti-inflammatory foods. These are not only tasty, but can also have benefits for your body if it’s sore or painful. Green leafy vegetables, dark chocolate and oily fish are a good starting point.
3. Get short bursts of sunlight exposure in the middle of the day. This is when there are more UV rays that boost vitamin D production, and less that are linked to melanoma. Even 5 minutes in summer can get you a healthy dose of immune-boosting vitamin D.

About Sam: Sam is a qualified nutritionist, health writer and wellness speaker. She is passionate about personalised nutrition and living a thriving life.

Emily’s Top Tips For Self-Care

1. Feel like you indulged a little too much over Christmas? Herbs like dandelion and rosemary can support your liver. Try them in a tea to enhance your natural detoxification processes.
2. Bloated all the time? Time to look to your digestive health. A personalised plan is best, but you can start by adding in foods with probiotics like kombucha and sauerkraut. Good bacteria in the gut will help to rebalance your tummy health and flatten the belly naturally.
3. Do you need your morning coffees and your nightly wines? So many of us run on empty, and have forgotten how it feels to be energetic and vibrant. When we’re tired, our bodies are telling us we need something. Rest, nutrients, sunshine and play are our most common needs – so get a dose of each every day.

About Emily: Emily is a qualified naturopath who works with me at Balanced Life Health Care. Her passions include preventative medicine, health promotion, and working within a system that addresses the root causes of illness.

Mel’s Top Tips For Self-Care

1. Make time for rest and relaxation. Your body, including your muscles, ligaments, tendons and joints, all need a break! So even if it’s just 30 minutes per week for a delicious Epsom salt bath, take that time.
2. Stretch it out! A few minutes dedicated to stretching each day can make a huge difference in your body function and feeling. At the end of the day, stretch your neck out a bit, do some shoulder shrugs and arm circles, and give the calves a flex. Strong, flexible muscles are happy muscles.
3. Upgrade your massages. Sure, getting a quick massage at your local shopping centre might be convenient, but there’s no guarantee you’ll enjoy it! Your body will thank you if you invest in a session with a qualified practitioner. As you know, my motto is no pain, all gain!

 
Is self-care on your priority list for 2018? Let us make it easier for you!
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