In this time of the COVID-19 pandemic, keeping ourselves and our family healthy is important. There’s no better time than the present in choosing to have a healthier living. You’re probably wondering too if there are things you should be doing to boost your immunity as well. Here  are some things we can do to maintain a healthy and active lifestyle and routine while the world around us has adapted to limiting exposure to COVID-19.

Stay Active

The gyms may not be open so while on home quarantine with our family, look for activities that will keep you physically active without going against the preventive best practices recommended by health officials. You can organize Yoga or Zumba every morning, going for a brisk walk or jog outside in uncrowded areas, do push-ups, sit-ups, jumping jacks, and more exercises that do not require gym equipment. There's a lot of free or low-cost cardio, yoga, and body-weight workout videos that can be done from the comfort of your own home using the internet. There’s no need to overdo it, you just need to be physically active.

Enough Sleep

Adequate sleep is essential to our overall health and while we’re on lockdown, it is your chance to indulge yourself with a good zzz. Good sleep allows the body to restore and fight off infection. Therefore allow your body to properly recharge every night. 

Eat Healthily

Fruits, vegetables, whole grains, lean proteins, beans, nuts, and legumes are all healthy choices. Eating a wide variety of fruits and vegetables should provide enough zinc, vitamin D, and other important minerals and vitamins to support a healthy immune system. We need to supply our body with what it needs to build our defenses against viruses and bacteria. Avoid eating processed food, since these are riddled with chemicals and preservatives. Do not starve yourself as well. If you let yourself get very hungry, you tend to make poor food choices.

Hydrate

Most of the human body is made up of water, so it’s not surprising that staying hydrated is important. Drink lots of water to avoid dehydration and avoid excessive alcohol consumption as it can act as a diuretic and reduce hydration. It is recommended we drink six to eight glasses of fluids every day. Try infusing some fresh lemon, ginger, cucumber, or mint to add flavor – this is also great for digestion.

Keep Calm And Stay Positive

With all the precautions we must take to combat COVID-19, and a lot of things to worry about in our situation, stressing about these may actually worsen things. Rather use this pandemic to increase your daily repetition of positive activities such as exercise, meditation, reading, further developing certain skills or hobbies, etc. Let go of things beyond your influence and try to see things from a different perspective. Reducing stress is one of the most important components of overall health as stress is a factor that can lower our immune system.

Self-Care

Self-care is not selfish. Take time to take care of yourself. This will help you and your family be better equipped to get through this time together. Self-care can include various practices that you find both enjoyable and that promote healthy living. Meditation, relaxation, quality time with family, or incorporate massage into your daily routines by using Medcursor Massage Products. It’s more important than ever to make self-care a priority as it promotes overall wellness.