Taking care of your physical health

Plan 1 :

Eat healthy

The food you eat plays a major role in how you feel both physically and mentally. A diet rich in antioxidants lowers free radicals in your system, preventing brain fog and vitamin and mineral deficiency. Walnuts, celery sticks, blueberries, tart cherries, spinach (in sandwich wraps), orange vegetables and fruits, pineapple bites, avocado slices, and chia seeds (in yogurt) are easy foods to eat throughout the day.

Plan 2:

Hydrate

Do a little math to make sure you’re drinking enough water. Divide your body weight by two, and that’s the number of ounces of water you should be drinking each day. So a 150-pound person should drink 75 ounces of water daily.

Plan 3:

Move your body

There are many benefits to adding aerobic exercise to your routine. It can help ward off illnesses, increase your physical stamina and boost your mood. A 10-minute yoga or stretching session also does the body — and mind — good. While opening your joints and releasing your synovial fluid (which lubricates your joints), it will help you become more aware of the good things in life.

Plan 4:

Get enough sleep

Love watching re-runs of your favorite TV show before going to bed? Be careful it doesn’t interfere with the recommended seven to nine hours of sleep for adults.

Plan 5:

Go outside

There’s nothing more soothing than observing nature’s beauty — whether it’s listening to a tree’s rustling leaves, watching wildlife at play, or feeling the sun’s warmth on your skin. Open your doors so you can open your mind.