5 Autumn Essentials for Better Health
By Brandi Goodman
Bettering your health starts with some essentials. You should especially consider some autumn essentials for better living this fall season. Adding these things to your wellness toolbox now can help you learn to maintain healthy habits in the future.
Routine Chiropractic
Get routine chiropractic care this fall for better health all season long. Chiropractic offers many advantages that can help you maintain your well-being. You may experience better sleep, reduced stress, less pain, and improved range of motion. Start with one visit and hear what the chiropractor has to say about how often you should be seen. Some may require more care than others to get them back on track. The visit will become less frequent as time goes on.
Fresh Fruits and Vegetables
Skip the canned goods section and opt for fresh fruits and vegetables instead. Lots of great choices are in season during the fall. Apples, pears, sweet potatoes, pumpkin, and cabbage are just a few of the options available throughout the autumn months.
Start Taking Vitamins
Being outdoors all summer long can give us quite a big dose of Vitamin D. This is necessary for calcium regulation and keeping our bones and teeth strong. If you won't be outside as much because the weather is getting colder and rain is falling, then taking a Vitamin D supplement would be beneficial.
Boost Your Immune System
It's common to experience sickness in the fall. The weather changes, people are around each other more often in school and at the store for holiday shopping, and families get together more regularly. You should do what you can now to start boosting your immune system to hopefully prevent illness. Drinking plenty of water, getting more sleep, and washing your hands frequently can all help.
Use a Moisturizer
Clear, moisturized skin is part of a healthy lifestyle as well. Skin problems can be detrimental to your mental health. It's important to take care of it and keep it looking and feeling good so you can feel good about yourself and not experience other problems because of it. Starting a moisturizing routine in the fall can help you maintain your skin's softness and prevent it from drying out so badly as it tends to for many people in the cold weather months.
These autumn essentials are necessary for maintaining your health. You can continue utilizing them the rest of the year as well for improved well-being no matter the season. Add them all to your regular healthy habits list.
To learn more about your health, wellness, and fitness, see your local chiropractor at The Joint Chiropractic in Portland, Ore.