(ThyBlackMan.com) Achieving optimum health again after going through an illness or having an injury can be tough, but for many people, it’s completely possible. Consistency is a must in terms of diet, exercise, and even keeping a positive mindset. Every success starts in your mind before anywhere else! Read on to to take the right steps to optimum health:
Making Time For Healing
The important thing is to commit to making time to heal. Many people have goals when they are on their way to recovery, whether it’s shaping up in terms of their body or simply sleeping through the night. However, they don’t take steps to achieve these goals. Taking a rehab approach is one possibility, where you would set yourself both short and long term goals. Then, see what you can accomplish in a week, or a month. You may not hit your goal entirely, and that’s fine. Simply re-evaluate it. Remember, healing isn’t linear, so you must be consistent.
Focus On Your Nutrition
You need to make sure you’re giving your body optimum nutrition so it can repair and heal itself effectively. For example, Vitamin A is important for healing skin and bones, while Vitamin C is crucial for collagen and connective tissue. Enzymes that can be found in fresh pineapple, called Bromelain, can help to reduce swelling, bruising, and pain. You may also improve your healing time after a trauma or surgery. Then there’s ensuring you’re getting a healthy mix of protein, fats, and carbohydrates. You may also be able to take supplements to help you, but the majority of your healing nutrients should come from food.
Ensure Sleep Is A Priority
Sleep is very healing for the body. If you found yourself in a scary situation, such as hurt in a truck accident, you might find it difficult to sleep afterwards. Some people find that they have terrifying nightmares or feel restless when they have gone through a scary situation. However, you should try to make your sleep as restful as possible. Pain, anxiety, and hot flashes are all things that can interrupt your sleep cycle. Try to tackle these things as calmly as possible.
Start Moving More
As well as getting plenty of healing rest, you should also aim to move your body more. This may seem counterintuitive, but it makes a lot of sense. Exercise improves healing of muscles, bones, tendons, and ligaments. It will also help to keep your immune system strong in the long term.
Feel More Connected
As well as healing physically, opening yourself up spiritually can be a huge help when you need to heal. Spend time around those you love more. Don’t be tempted to shut yourself away – embrace those who want to help you. You may also like to spend a little time reflecting, praying, or meditating. This can help you to feel more connected to something greater than yourself, as well as reduce stress, and enhance feelings of relaxation. Focusing on the emotional is just as important as the physical.
Start believing you can heal yourself and you’re halfway there!
Staff Writer; Larry Ford