For more about a month now WashingtonState and most other states have been under stay at home orders dueto COVID-19. This sudden and jarring change in lifestyle has leftmany people aching to get outside, to the gym or even to freely roamthe aisles of their local grocery store. While it is important tocontinue to practice social distancing as long as these orders are inplace, it is also necessary to keep yourself and your family healthy.Here are a few tips to follow to help ease the social, mental andphysical hardships of quarantine.
First and foremost, be safe whenacquiring food. Utilizing grocery delivery services is smart, but ifyou must go to the store, follow government recommended guidelines.In either case, be sure you’re still purchasing healthy options foryourself and your loved ones. It is easy to easy to slip into poordietary habits when you’re essentially confined. This is especiallytrue for solo quarantiners. A healthy diet will help your physicaland mental self. Besides, one way to use this time is to learn, orpractice, culinary skills!
There are plenty of memes floatingaround about how easy it is to reach for a beer or mix a cocktail atany hour of the day, any day of the week now that time seems to standstill. Don’t fall into this trap! With routines all out of whack,simply be sure you’re drinking plenty of water.
While gyms are closed and grouprecreational activities are difficult or impossible to participate inlive, you can still get your exercise fix. There are plenty of freeclasses online that include workout routines that utilize equipmentfound at home, yoga and other means. You are also still allowed to gooutside for walks and runs, or simply to enjoy your own yard, just doyour best to avoid coming into contact with others. Remaining activeis critical during quarantine to prevent weight gain caused bysedentariness.
These times are nothing short ofextraordinary. It is easy to let worry settle in, and rightfully so,but when possible, take some time to breathe. Even if you can’tparticipate in your normal passions, there are plenty of activitiesyou can do. Reading, diving into a new docu-series, puzzles, anddrawing are just a couple quick ideas.
Finally, be sure to stay connected withyour loved ones. Whether through a normal phone call or through useof video chatting, having human interaction is a great way to boostspirits!
During this unprecedented event, ourteam at Better Back & Body wants you to know we are here for youwhen you need us. If you need chiropractic care in Kirkland, or would like to inquire about our other healthservices, don’t hesitate to call us at 425-629-0326 .
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