Source: Root Whole Body
With the approach of fall, Mother Nature begins the transition from the high energy summer season of bright, warm, longer days to a winding down, signaled by falling leaves, shorter, darker days, cooler weather and a general downshift in the cycle of life. This seasonal shift isn’t limited to a change in our natural environment, but also has a profound effect on the rhythm and health of our bodies.
While nature may be winding down, for us, fall typically signals a return to school and work, which means more hectic schedules. For some, fall is when kids go back to school and join extracurricular activities. Since modern life tends not to be in sync with seasonal living, an awareness of this shift and taking little extra care during this time of year goes a long way toward supporting our overall health. This can be an opportunity to implement new, healthy routines, habits and lifestyle changes!
Stick to regular bedtimes and wake-up times | Our bodies follow a circadian rhythm and this relies on consistency, seeking to adapt its rhythm as sunlight becomes less available
Eat seasonally | Seasonal foods naturally support our bodies with what they need during each season.
Switch to more restorative forms of exercise | Transition from more ‘yang’ activities (running, biking) to more restorative, ‘yin’ activities like yoga, taichi, and qigong
Recalibrate your skincare | As the weather cools and indoor heaters go on, skin tends to become dry, needing more moisture and hydration
Get professional guidance to plan ahead for optimal health | Such as Naturopathic doctors, Acupuncture, and Chiropractic Care
Nurture social connections | This reduces levels of anxiety and depression, increases longevity by up to 50%, and strengthens your immune system
Check your stress with a ‘pause’ | Modern life has well-trained us to focus on constantly being busy. Unless we prioritize taking time to pause, we can quickly find ourselves overloaded, exhausted and burned out.
Give time to yourself before the busy holiday season.
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