Look After Yourself

There is no doubt that quarantine has taken a toll on each and every one of us. Whether the toll has been big or small, it has never been more important than now to practice self-care and look after oneself. The next time you find yourself going stir-crazy due to quarantine, keep these tips in mind and give them a try.

• Keep active.
  Not only does exercise help release endorphins (happy chemicals in your brain), it is also an excuse to step out of the house and enjoy the outdoors! Keeping active during quarantine has countless benefits from keeping you healthy to keeping you occupied. Try going for a walk or a jog - you might find yourself picking up a new hobby!

• Eat healthy.
  Let’s be real, quarantine has given us an excuse to indulge in our cravings and eat way too much junk food. While a candy is great occasionally, it is important for our bodies and overall health to keep eating healthy and get all our vitamins and nutrients. Try switching chocolate and chips for blueberries, dark chocolate, pumpkin seeds or nuts instead - these are great brain foods.

• Keep hydrated.
  Drink your water! Keeping hydrated has a plethora of benefits from keeping your skin rejuvenated to preventing an oncoming headache. Avoid drinking liquids with artificial sugars and added sweeteners.

• Creativity is your best friend.
  There has never been a more perfect time to pick up a new hobby and get creative. Stuck in the house all day? Give gardening a try. Or, if you’re not much of an outdoor person, knitting is a great activity that helps build fine-motor skills and critical thinking.

• Relax, Rest and Sleep.
  For those of you who are working from home and finding it hard to separate work-time from me-time, here is your reminder! Remember to give yourself a break to relax and unwind as over-working can take a physical and mental toll on one’s well-being. Try to get in 8 hours of sleep each night so you are refreshed and ready for the next day.

• Connect with others.
  Quarantine doesn’t mean that you cannot see your friends or family at all. Thanks to technology, we now have plenty of ways to connect with others from the comfort of our own homes. Catch up with your loved ones through messaging, FaceTime, Zoom calls and Skype. Remember to check up on your friends - they’re probably going stir crazy too.

 If during quarantine you find yourself experiencing back pain, neck pain or just stress and need to unwind, Spinal Care is open! Our practitioners are still available and working hard to provide you with your chiropractic and massage needs. To book an appointment with our practitioners, you can book online or give us a call on 8964 6385.