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Ways to take care of your mind and body

We know that this days, the human being is constantly stressed and busy that’s why at Holistic Care we want to give you some tips that you can do during the day to improve your physical and mental health, remember also that we will be ready to assist you, do not forget to request your appointment now

Active breaks: Sitting in front of the computer for long hours is a habit we are used to, but we need to stop this, you should know that this action is deteriorating your physical and mental health, we invite you to take short breaks in your daily activities, get up from your seat and take some time for yourself. Ideally, you should take active breaks at different times of the day

-At the beginning of your working day in order for the muscles to have a previous stretch

-After that you should do them every 2 or 3 hours during the day, they should last 5 to 10 minutes

-At the end of your day, give a moment and take one last active pause, your body and mind will thank you.

By doing this, you can avoid diseases such as eye strain, stress, back pain, physical and mental fatigue, carpal tunnel, among others.

Respect your rest times: In order to have more productive days it is necessary that you always give priority to your rest, after a long day of work or study, you must allow your body to recover and recharge with energy. That is why we invite you to sleep well in a space of calm and tranquility where your sleep will not be interrupted. Then we leave you the information on how much you should sleep on a daily basis, depending on the category you are in.

-Babies 4-12 months 12-16 hours for every 24 hours, including naps

-1 to 2 years 11 to 14 hours per 24 hours, including naps

-3 to 5 years 10 to 13 hours per 24 hours, including naps

-From 6 to 12 years From 9 to 12 hours for every 24 hours

-From 13 to 18 years old From 8 to 10 hours for every 24 hours

-Adults 7 hours per night or more

 

Relax and take 5 minutes or more for yourself: Take 5 minutes a day for yourself, it is well known that we must take care of physical illnesses, but keep in mind that psychological factors are also a trigger for countless illnesses that is why we invite you to take a break, either taking a shower, preparing a coffee or doing some meditation, the point is that you relax and let go of the stress of your work.

At Holistic Care, we will be ready to assist you and guide you on your way to a healthier life both emotionally and physically. Also, keep in mind that your opinion is very important to us, if you like this type of content or want us to talk about a particular topic, do not forget to leave us your comments, we will be attentive to them.

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