Your Ultimate Summer Health Revival Guide
Summer can feel like the time when we want to make changes in our lives and bring on improvements – to our homes, wardrobes, and our health. There is something about shedding the jackets and scarves that makes us want to become a better version of ourselves. But, when it comes to taking charge of our health and well being, taking the first step and deciding what to do can be difficult. So here are the ways you should consider for a healthy summer:
Toss out the old products
We all have drawers full of various products for our skin, hair, and other care, but when was the last time you really took a look at what you’re dealing with? You found a product ten years ago that seemed to work well and you’ve stuck with it ever since – but your body has been changing! Now, your body requires new care that is tailored to its current needs. You might have had oily skin before but, as we age, our skin gets drier, so go soap-and-water for a week and see what your skin tells you. Not to mention that a lot of your products might be expired, which makes them damaging no matter what. Go talk to your dermatologists, get your skin assessed and get a skincare line recommendation to start fresh.
Protect your eyes
During summer, we are all tempted to wear sunglasses out of style. However, not all glasses with dark lenses are real sunglasses that protect your eyes from the harmful rays. If you live somewhere like sunny Australia, you’ll want to visit your optometrist in Sydney to get some professional sunglasses made that will actually give you protection. While you’re there, get an eye exam and make sure that any vision impairments are being dealt with on time, because the longer you go with bad eyesight and no aid, the worse it will get.
Eating habits
There’s no better season to restart your eating habits than summer. Everything is so fresh and flavorful and no matter where in the world you are, you can find something delicious that’s just been plucked off the branch. Ditch the processed foods and artificial sugars and turn to fresh fruit and veggies, healthy grilled protein and homemade 100% fruit ice cream. Get a salad cookbook and try out some new things you’ve never thought of before and get acquainted and comfortable in your local farmer’s market. The habits we set while it’s easy to keep up with them will stay with us even when it becomes harder to find that much fresh produce.
Stop delaying the doctor’s visit
No matter what the particular problem is, we all have something in our lives that we should probably see the doctor about, but we keep delaying it out of embarrassment, lack of time and responsibility towards ourselves, as well as some distant hopes of “it will go away on its own”. However, this isn’t real and if you have a health problem, you should see a health professional. There’s nothing that they can tell you that will make the situation worse, they can only help you get better faster. Book the appointment, go and take care of it, whether it’s a dental problem, skin condition, or something that you can’t see but feel is going on inside.
Get your head on straight
It is easy to feel overwhelmed and depressed in today’s world. We are so focused on our work and our image, that we rarely get to connect with people and say the things that are on our minds and in our hearts. Try to be patient and mindful of yourself. If you feel like there are things you need to work through, talk to a professional who will help you become as healthy mentally as you are physically. Try to meditate, or at least take long, phone-free walks to give yourself time to think and relax. Take breaks and don’t hold in things that you feel you should get out.
Focusing on your health will help you blossom and be the best version of you that you can be, so take the time to make it happen and work on yourself. And remember – we don’t consider our health a priority until it goes South, so make sure it doesn’t get to that point.
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