IT’S MORE THAN JUST TIDYING UP
4 HEALTH BENEFITS OF SPRING-CLEANING
Sunday, March 20, is the first day of spring — which means it’s time for some spring-cleaning. Did you know that cleaning is not just about tidying up a physical space? It’s also about improving overall
anything that’s used often is one way to reduce the spread of germs. By keeping household surfaces clean, we help thwart the spread of viruses and illnesses.
well-being. Here’s how organization and cleanliness can help you in more ways than you might expect. Spring-cleaning reduces stress and depression. Tidiness and mental health are actually connected. Studies have found that having a clean home is directly correlated to happiness and your ability to focus. Anxiety can spike when laundry is piling up, items are strewn everywhere, and papers get scattered on various surfaces within the home. Clearing the clutter is a great way to boost your mood and increase those feel-good hormones.
Spring-cleaning helps you breathe better. Spring often brings pollen that triggers allergies for many. But pollen isn’t the only thing to blame when people have difficulty breathing. When dust and pet dander build up in your home, your respiratory system is greatly affected too. Deep-cleaning your air filters and vents can make breathing effortless — and it’s truly amazing how this can improve your well-being.
It keeps you more active. Off the couch and on your feet! Even just
running the vacuum and clearing the clutter from the dining room table will get you up and moving, which is healthy for your heart and body.
It prevents illnesses. Doorknobs, refrigerator handles, light switches, countertops, and remote controls are all things we touch many times a day. Cleaning
This spring season, putting some elbow grease into your cleaning will benefit you in more ways than one. Trust me, you’ll thank yourself later!
UNLOCKING GREAT NUTRITION The Secret to Nutrition May Not Be in Food
Proper nutrition isn’t always easy. In a perfect world, you can get all the dietary nutrients your body needs to sustain your life and keep you healthy. As Harvard Medical School reports, most adults should get the nutrients they need to sustain a quality, healthy life.
the sun is less prevalent and hangs lower in the sky during winter. Colder temperatures and snowstorms also make it difficult to get outside.
But it may not be that simple.
Without supplementing with vitamin D each winter — at least — we run the risk of blocking all the necessary functions we rely on vitamin D for; we cannot get enough of this necessary nutrient with a diet alone. The same is true for nutrients like magnesium, which helps with sleep; fish oil, which can provide necessary protection for the heart; and many other vitamins. The key to supplementing correctly is to get guidance from a trained professional. As someone who regularly takes supplements and coaches patients on the proper supplements to take, Dr. Sladic has the experience, expertise, and empathy to help you find the correct supplementation regimen. Call 1-877-861-5927 to cash in on this true secret to nutrition success.
The truth is supplementation is a necessary part of every diet. For those with chronic conditions, supplementation provides protection from fatigue, pain, nausea, and other signs of low nutrient intake. And though what we choose to fuel our bodies with can go a long way, we may need a boost. This is where supplements come in. For instance, vitamin D supplements are necessary for those who live in colder climates. We rely on vitamin D for a litany of traits, including boosting our immune system, stimulating good bone health, and inducing good feelings. And in the winter, our source is ravaged. We get 90% of our vitamin D from the sun, and
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