JANUARY 2014 - SUMMER is here!

Kym Hughes - Naturopath

The summer holidays are upon us

 

Many of us are asking “Where has the time gone?”  Life’s pace is so fast these days, weeks and months fly by so quickly.  This is a reflection of our busy life styles.  The years end is a good time to slow down and unwind.  Take the time to review and reflect on how our health and wellbeing have coped in the year past.  Stress is very insidious; it  affects us in many ways; not only physically but emotionally in areas such as family, relationships, friends and work.  There are some important basic questions we can ask ourselves as we reflect.

 

Do we supply our physical bodies with adequate:

· water,

· a balanced diet,

· regular exercise

· and perhaps most importantly, rest and relaxation?

Hydration

Here in Australia we are lucky to have an abundance of clean, fresh water – take advantage of this and drink at least two liters of water daily.

Balanced Diet

Make sure you include plenty of fresh fruit and vegetables, nuts, seeds and lean proteins.  A good quality multi vitamin and mineral supplement and a daily dose of super greens is great for boosting nutrient  intake.

Exercise

Thirty minutes to one hour of brisk walking daily is a good habit to form.  “Use it or lose it”

Rest

Adequate rest does not only include 8 hours sleep a night but the ability to relax and quite the mind, if only for ten minutes a day is very beneficial.

Following these basic rules with the addition of a hat, long sleeves and a good natural sunscreen when enjoying our great weather will go a long way to a happy restful summer after which one can return to the Frey in 2014 fighting fit! 

 

Happy New Year to you all!