Introduction
In this COVID situation, it is important to stay home to keep us and our family safe. It is important to stay healthy while staying at home. In this article, we will discuss how to stay healthy during a pandemic.
Here are the 15 ways to stay healthy while staying at home:
Wash your hands
Wash your hands with hand wash or soap. Rinsing hands is an excellent way to prevent illness. It is important to clean your hand regularly for a certain interval of time. Maybe you are tired of listening to “wash your hands”, but this small thing can save you from infections.
Sleep at least for 8 hours
It is important to sleep at least for 8 hours. If we sleep well, then it helps to improve our immunity system. Good sleep helps us to feel fresh and energetic. A bad sleeping schedule can irritate you even on small things. So it is important to have a good sleeping schedule.
Stay hydrated
Drink at least 2.5 – 3 liter of water in a day. It is important to stay hydrated. It will help you to get healthy skin, helps to stay fit, and improve kidney function.
Do yoga/ meditation
Yoga helps to improve blood flow and make the immune system strong. Yoga/ meditation helps you reduce stress and uplift your mood. It also helps lower the anxiety level. Do yoga/ medication 2-3 times a week to see the results.
Exercise
Exercise daily at least for 30 min. Exercise will help you to stay active. Exercise can also help you to boost your strength. Use household objects as weight lift to boost your strength. You can also watch YouTube tutorial videos. Slowly -slowly push your limits and try to make your exercise fun.
Improve your posture
Improving your posture will help you to reduce back pain and relieve muscle tension. Try to sit by resting your feet flat on the floor, so the weight is even at both hips, keep your back straight, and relax your shoulder.
Eat more fiber and proteins
Add more proteins and fiber to your diet. Fiber helps to lose weight and reduces the cholesterol level also lowers the risk of heart disease. Protein is significant for our body. It helps to build our muscles, bones and Also hair, nail.
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Be savvy with salt and sugar
We should eat less salt and sugar. The amount of salt for an adult should p less than 6 grams per day. Try to avoid salt at the table. Eating less sugar can help you to lower the risk of heart disease and also stop weight gain.
Eat more turmeric
Turmeric is rich in antioxidants and helps to reduce the risks of cancer, liver disease, and it also boosts your immunity. Try to add turmeric to your soups, curries, and smoothies.
Do your housework
Help your mom with the housework like cleaning the house, washing clothes, wash dishes, hanging up clothes, etc. It will help you to burn almost 200-300 calories within an hour. Living in a healthy environment is beneficial for mental health.
Eat earlier
Try to eat earlier. In the morning rate of metabolism is highest, in the afternoon the rate of metabolism is maximum, and at night the rate of metabolism is lowest. Eat before 8 p.m. for better digestion and other health benefits. This healthy habit helps you to get a good night’s sleep.
Chew your food properly
Eat slowly and chew your food properly for better digestion and hydration. It will also help you to gain weight and also increase the level of satisfaction with your meals.
Walk at least for 30 min
Walk daily at least for 30 min for better health. Watch your daily steps with the help of a smartwatch or mobile application. It will help you to reduce stress and provide you a good sleep.
Get vaccinated
Stay updated with vaccination news. Get vaccinated as soon as possible and stay safe and keep your family safe.
Be positive
Be kind to yourself, remember good things take time. Reaching 20,000 steps a day won’t help to lose weight. Slowly extent your limits. Stand in front of the mirror and speak positive things to yourself, this will help you boost confidence and self-esteem. Start your day with a positive mindset and remember you are doing a great job, just stay positive no matter what.
: By- Sananda Kumari.
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