Wishing you a very Happy New Year filled with lots of Health, Happiness and Peace this Year!
We look forward to helping you and your family with your Health and Wellness goals this year be it in person or virtually! Here are some health tips to live by this New Year and otherwise:
1. Let bygones be bygones. Let go of the past so you can move on and look forward to a brighter and more uplifting future. An emotional hurt, upset or injustice caused by someone else’s behavior can only be extinguished by you by letting it go. Understand that whatever was said or done by the other party is a reflection of them and not you and if you allow it to affect your peace, you are doing a disservice to yourself.
2. Get moving! Try to fit in at least a 1/2 hour of some form of physical activity daily – outdoors if possible. Being out in Nature is good for the heart and your mind. If you are unable to go outdoors, find an activity indoors – be it stretching, yoga, some form of activity in a home gym – on a treadmill, rowing machine, elliptical machine, stationary bike or whatever you fancy as long as its heart and body healthy.
3. Do not be afraid or apprehensive of trying something new! You never know how you will feel about it until you try it out. Try a new activity whether it be indoors or outdoors – nature hikes, bird watching, winter activities where available, home gardening indoors, painting, writing just to name a few. You can find wonderful courses online these days so there is no excuse! How about trying new therapies for your health and wellbeing? We offer a variety of healing therapies in a safe and clinic environment such as hypnotherapy, different types of massage, Reiki courses, cosmetic and traditional acupuncture among other therapies at our naturopathic clinic. Give us a call to set up an appointment.
4. Get colorful with your foods. I know that most are us are comfortable to with same foods day after day. I highly recommend adding some color to your diet – in terms of fruits and vegetables – try to add more of the reds and orange colored produce such as peppers, carrots and sweet potatoes which are high in antioxidants. Try to have a variety of foods in your diet – in terms of nuts, seeds, healthy oils, grains if you tolerate them well, legumes, beans and lentils which are full of vitamins, nutrients and fiber for a healthy gut. Try to decrease your intake of caffeine and try some alternate herbal teas which have wonderful health benefits as well, such as jasmine green tea, holy basil or rooibos tea. Try to sweeten your foods with coconut sugar, honey or stevia instead of refined sugar.
5. Embrace change and do not be afraid of it. This past year has taught us a lot in terms of being patient, resilient and sacrificing when faced with adversity and challenges that have affected all of us personally and globally, in one way or another. We have missed being with our families in person, put on hold and had to postpone major celebrations and life events, so that we can protect those that are vulnerable and doing our part in safe guarding the health our loved ones. We have all changed in some way or another, we may not realize this, but I believe all of this has made us stronger, more compassionate and caring towards what matters in life.
We, at the Nature’s Intentions Naturopathic Clinic are really excited to help you with your Health and Wellness goals this upcoming year! Let’s work together on making it your healthiest year naturally!