HEALTH
Live and enjoy each moment! There are so many good people and great things around us that at times we take for granted … take time to be grateful on purpose!
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Take time to rest. Resting is underrated yet one of the most essential things we can do for good mental and physical health. Practice doing nothing for 15 to 30 minutes a day to rejuvenate your body and your mind.
As we continue to reel and recover from the craziness of the Covid storm, we need to look towards a new dawn. We have all been challenged in unprecedented ways and we mustn’t forget to nurture ourselves. Below are a few reminders that I know will be helpful for all:
Move! Movement increases your metabolism and keeps you young and vital.
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Think positively. When we think in a positive manner, we encourage “feel good” hormones such as enkephalins and endorphins to flood our bodies—providing us with a sense of happiness, achievement, and relief.
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Enjoy Nature. Two words: Lake Norman.
5 Establish a daily routine for eating, working, sleeping, and fun. Yes, schedule at least one fun activity per day!
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Surprise yourself and pick up a new hobby.
Adopt a new cause that will enrich yourself and others—volunteer for a charity or even start a new one in your area. w
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8 Strive to make every day a great day.
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Spoil your body, mind, and spirit from time to time. If you can’t love yourself, you can’t love others.
Wissam E. Nadra, MD, MHA, FAAP, AIHM, is the president and clinical director at Lakeshore Pediatric Center in Denver. He is a board-certified pediatrician and is also certified in integrative medicine. For more information, visit www. lakeshorepediatric.com or call 704.489.8401. WRITER DR. WISSAM NADRA
