COVID-19 stress on top of everyday stress can cause health problems, financial worries, worsening of mental health, changes in eating and sleeping, and an overall rise in worry. Among the pandemic has been political tensions, racial prejudice, and unemployment spikes. How can we have this year be one of not just trial and tribulation, but one of learning and growth?
Here are five takeaways from the emotional toll of 2020:
CREATE TIME FOR YOUR HEALTH:
Life continues forward at a rapid pace, even during a pandemic: bills, school, work, family, loss. Adding a pandemic and political strife, our bodies are overwhelmed with stress, and the emotional toll is being seen in various ways. Stress is a function of survival, triggering our fight, flight, or freeze responses. These responses cause real changes in our body and too much too often can cause a myriad of health issues. Making time for your health may feel impossible, but if you don’t take the time to take care of your health, your body will make you take the time. Before COVID, my travel schedule kept me on the road with over 35 trips a year. Being home more has allowed me to do the things that create a positive change in my life, like eating healthier and taking the time to exercise, and I’m now down 40 lbs. Many have flipped the script to improve during these difficult times. Create a plan to care for your health by eating well, exercising often, and prioritizing sleep.
GET OUTSIDE:
This story is from the February 2021 edition of Natural Solutions.
Start your 7-day Magzter GOLD free trial to access thousands of curated premium stories, and 9,000+ magazines and newspapers.
Already a subscriber ? Sign In
This story is from the February 2021 edition of Natural Solutions.
Start your 7-day Magzter GOLD free trial to access thousands of curated premium stories, and 9,000+ magazines and newspapers.
Already a subscriber? Sign In
6 Steps To Overcome – Back-to-School Stress
School is about to start up again, and for many kids a variety of emotions begin to surface—ranging from excitement to nervous anticipation to all-out dread and panic. Starting a new school year is about making new friends, meeting new teachers, buying new clothes and book bags, facing bullies, learning a new curriculum, and, of course, doing homework.
Calcium And Its Importance To Your Health
Calcium is very important for your health. In fact, you have more calcium in your body than any other mineral. It makes up much of your bones and teeth and plays a role in heart health, muscle function and nerve signaling
Your Best summer skin ever
Summer brings plenty of challenges for skin (hi, blazing sunshine and strong sea breezes). Thankfully, fresh, organic produce also ripens over the summer, and certain fruits and veggies can work some surprising wonders for your largest organ. Combine these foods with supplements that love your skin year-round, and you’ll have a solid skin health strategy
Proactive Health Tips to Help Navigate Year 2 of the Pandemic
After months of unfamiliar restrictions and guidelines, pandemic fatigue is affecting how some Americans protect their health. However, experts warn that diligence is still extremely important because new mutations and variants of the virus that causes COVID-19 are being discovered. The typical cold and flu season also brings added threats to people’s health and wellness.
THE SECRET TO A HAPPY LIFE? Prioritize Fun
This is a summer like no other, with life returning to normal after a year and a half of lockdowns and restrictions. If you’re feeling conflicted about stepping back into the “business as usual” rat race, you’re not alone. The stress and isolation of a global pandemic and social upheaval have led us to rethink our values and consider a reset. What do we do now? If you ask me, it’s time to dedicate ourselves to a very important pursuit –– having fun.
DO YOU HAVE ‘Happy' or ‘Unhappy Feet'?
WHAT CONSTITUTES HAPPY FEET?
BIRDS in the MATTRESS
“Mrs. Walker is a nut. You need to do something with her,” I overheard the police officer say to my mother.
KRILL, Essential for Your Pet's Diet
There is no question that pets are part of the family and they actually help improve the mental and physical health of their human companions. To the end, it’s important that we take care of our pets and put them on the best path to wellness just like we take care of our other family members.
Imposter Syndrome
HOW YOU CAN OVERCOME
Summer Fruits and Veggies That Can Help With BRAIN AND MENTAL HEALTH
We are now in the full swing of the dog days of summer! This means a lot more stress is being placed on the body to keep us cool and everything running efficiently as we go about our day. So what are some of the classic and not so classic summer foods that we can eat to keep our mental health balanced and brains happy?
