How To Keep Yourself Healthy Inside And Out

*This is a collaborative post but all thoughts on how to keep yourself healthy are my own

2020 has taken its toll on most of us. Some people are struggling to get their daily steps in, some people are eating everything in sight, and others just sometimes don’t have the energy. I fall into all three of those camps at different times. Back in March it probably felt a bit like a blip. We’d all take some time out of our usually hectic lives, recharge, and be back raring to go a few months later. And while some people have thrived taking up yoga and cultivating sourdough yeast, we all need to consider how to keep ourselves healthy both inside and out.

In the grand scheme of things, most of us have been quite lucky with our health. But others not so much. The older generation and those with long-term illnesses are suffering. Perhaps they need canned oxygen or long-term medical care. But it’s important for those of us who are healthier to think about how we can help our bodies.

How to keep yourself healthy inside and out

Take collagen as part of your daily supplements

It’s important to take supplements in general, but collagen is an important one to incorporate into your routine. Collagen is the most abundant type of protein in our bodies, it’s essentially the glue that holds our body together. From the structure and integrity of our skin through to our organs, teeth, and bones. As you get older the body produces fewer quantities of collagen so it’s important to keep it topped up.

By taking collagen protein as a supplement you give your body 18 important amino acids. These acids are then used by the body to repair, heal, grown, and form new collagen. Taking collagen supplements can help prevent bone loss, boost muscle mass, improve joint pain, promote hair growth and so much more. Collagen also helps the skin which is why you find it in some skincare products. Without additional collagen, skin becomes less elastic and looser which causes creases and wrinkles to develop and skin to sag. And who wants that right?!

I have the hydrolysed bovine collagen powder which unlike some protein powders is tasteless and can be mixed in with whatever you drink. This dentist who does teeth whitening in Harrisburg adds that collagen is actually good for your dental health too. Collagen helps in keeping the teeth rooted in the gums.

Keep active every day

Now I’m not saying you have to do a full-on workout every single day, but do something active. That could be a walk around the block, it could be a mass cleaning session or it could be an online fitness class. Keeping your body active will help you feel better with all the nice endorphins released. Even though I hate dragging myself up and into my workout clothes I do find that I feel much better after a 20-30 minute cycle class. But even a walk to the local shop helps as it gets your heart pumping.

Get some fresh air

A lot of us aren’t going out very much, we may be working from home, shielding, or just not wanting to go out in the cold. But continuing to get some fresh air in your lungs is so important. A lot of the time I don’t go outside for exercise or to the shops but I always feel better after going into the garden with a hot drink for a few minutes. Being indoors all day every day isn’t normal or good for us. So make sure you get some fresh air each day even if it is just in the garden.

Other ways to keep yourself healthy

• Eat things with the right nutrition. This could be things like fruit, vegetables or fish. There are also alternative methods to consume the nutrients some of these foods give you. For example, products like the honey from Gold Bee contain omega-fatty acids.
• Drink plenty of water. Sometimes it can be hard when you’re at home but fill up a large bottle and ensure you drink it during your working day
• Ensure you get enough sleep. This is one thing that 2020 has massively helped with as I don’t have to commute to work therefore I can go to sleep earlier and get up that bit later. Getting enough sleep will help you both mentally and physically
• Don’t be afraid to ask for help. Your mental health is as important as your physical health so if you’re struggling don’t be afraid to reach out and ask for help
• Keep learning and growing. This could be something as simple as a new recipe or a craft project, but new experienced trigger neuron creation which helps keep your brain strong

How to keep yourself healthy is about creating new routines

With a lot of these things, the most important thing is to create new routines. Going for a daily walk, doing an exercise class, drinking water or taking supplements won’t come naturally if you’re just starting out. But by incorporating it into your everyday routine you’ll find it starts to become natural. I try and do my workouts at roughly the same time every day so it becomes a habit. Creating these habits and routines will help you with how to keep yourself healthy inside and out.

How do you keep yourself healthy?

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