Wellness Lifestyle

Breakfast. The most important meal of the day or is it?

The clue for why breakfast is supposed to be important is in it's name: we're advised to eat it to break our overnight fast. Eating a balanced breakfast provides energy to the body as well as protein and calcium used throughout the night. For many of us, the idea that we need to eat breakfast each morning is deeply ingrained. 

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Less stress with more exercise!

Stress is a very widespread problem in today's society. When we talk about the intense speed of corporate life and the things that private life offers, it is very possible to feel anxious from time to time.
Regular exercise has been shown in studies to be the most effective tool for managing with stress. There is an association between sports and mental health. So, how does exercising help you relax?

Endorphin secretion rises as a result of exercise.
Physical activity aids in the creation of endorphins, a feel-good hormone in the brain. As a result, participating in any aerobic activity makes you pleased.

It helps to alleviate the detrimental consequences of stress.
When our bodies are under stress, they exhibit a psychological response known as "fight or flight." Exercise simulates this impact, helping your body to become more accustomed to responding to stress. Get some exercise to help you cope with stress. Exercise, in nearly any form, can help you relax. Being active can help you feel better by releasing feel-good endorphins and distracting you from your daily problems.

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The mental benefits of resting

Why do we need to rest our bodies?

Rest is essential for mental health, greater focus and memory, a stronger immune system, less stress, a positive mood, and a faster metabolism.

“You can only work so hard and do so much in a day. Everybody needs to rest and recharge.” Forbes magazine. 

The month of April is National Mental Health Awareness Month. With the COVID-19 pandemic's stress weighing on people over the last year, it's more important to advocate for mental health resources and daily routines that promote physical, mental, and emotional well-being.

What happens to the human's body when we lack rest?

When a human body is not given enough rest, it becomes hostile. The human body is designed to perform a succession of shorter sprints to survive. This is why taking a short break, even if it's only for a few minutes, can provide you with the energy you need to go through your day. Breaks are brief periods when work, physical activity, or emotional stress are interrupted. They help reduce anxiety, creativity, productivity, well-being, stress reduction, mood improvement, and relationship strengthening.

Resting is challenging to pin down as it entails different things to different people. Any practice that aims to improve one's body or mental well-being is referred to like the rest. It might be active, like going for a walk outside, or passive, like sitting for 10 minutes and breathing deeply. These regular habits will help to recuperate and recharge from physical and mental exertion, regardless of how you choose to rest. As a result, getting more rest is connected to improved physical and psychological health.
On the other hand, sleep is a body-mind condition in which people become detached from their environment. 

 

 

 

Sleep is a vital bodily function that affects every system in the body, from cognitive function to immune health. Sleep can assist us in resetting, recovering, and recharging. It is critical for brain function, memory, focus, immunity, and metabolism. Sleep, unlike relaxation, is a must for your body to function. If you don't get enough sleep, your body will push you to sleep, no matter what you're doing.

 

 

 

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Five Ways to Improve Your Sleep

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Sleep is critical to our overall well-being. Poor sleep habits can negatively impact physical and mental health. Here are five tips to improve your sleep.

There is a strong relationship between sleep and mood. Poor sleep impacts one’s ability to regulate emotions. It can also leave you feeling grumpy, irritable, and stressed. In addition, it can negatively impact your cognitive abilities, such as difficulties with concentration, problem-solving, and decision making (CMHA, 2019). Adults should aim to get 7 to 9 hours of sleep per day. In addition to the quantity of sleep, sleep quality is also essential to your well-being. According to the CDC (2017), “signs of poor sleep quality include not feeling rested even after getting enough sleep, repeatedly waking up during the night, and experiencing symptoms of sleep disorders (such as snoring or gasping for air).” Poor sleep is a risk factor for developing a mood disorder or mental health issues. With that being said, insomnia and hypersomnia are also symptoms of many mental illnesses such as depression, anxiety and bipolar disorder. “Chronic sleep problems affect 50% to 80% of patients in a typical psychiatric practice, compared with 10% to 18% of adults in the general U.S. population”.

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The mental issues and precautions during Prenatal and Postpartum

Pregnancy is a wonderful time to think and talk about as most people discuss positive things like how it feels when a baby moves inside the belly and the baby's first kick gives a wonderful feeling to a mother, no matter it's the first pregnancy or second, giving birth to a baby is an overwhelming experience for a woman. But during pregnancy women have to face a lot of mental issues and some of them suffer post-pregnancy depression due to different reasons, which can affect the baby's health as well. Therefore, there are certain precautions that must be taken during pregnancy and after delivery. 

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