COVID-19

COVID-19 Survival Series

In these trying times, BHA recommends the following tips to help you survive the pandemic.

In these trying times, BHA recommends the following tips to help you survive the pandemic:

Exercise

  • Everything in moderation!
  • Make it part of your daily routine
  • A combination of resistance and cardio is ideal
  • No fancy equipment needed...
  • Walk outside if you can--keep your distance
  • Make a list of your specific exercises and stick with them

Meditation

  • Never underestimate the power of just sitting still
  • Find a quiet place in your home
  • Deep breathing matters
  • Find some meditation sounds online for freeY
  • Meditate around the same time every day, preferably first thing in the morning

Stress Management

  • Avoid "information overload" as in too much TV, or social media!
  • Consume information only from trusted and reliable sources
  • Focus every day on the things you can control, not the things that are out of your control
  • Spend plenty of time on activities that take your mind off of everything else, e.g. cooking, reading, listening to music, puzzles, etc.
  • Stay active and stick to a routine that gives your day structure
  • Don't hesitate to share what's bothering you with someone that you trust

Sleep

  • Drink plenty of water just before you retire
  • Make your bedroom as dark as you possibly can
  • No TV, no laptop, no cell phone
  • A hot shower or a warm bath must before bedtime is ideal
  • Get in bed at roughly the same time every night
  • Everyone should try to get 7 hours per night regardless of age          

Nutrition

  • Avoid the temptation to overeat because you’re not as active as you normally would be
  • Make proteins a priority
  • Stay hydrated...drink water as often as you can
  • Go easy on the “simple carbs” which turn to fat quickly
  • Fresh fruits and vegetables over highly processed foods if at all possible
  • Don’t increase your intake of alcohol...try to maintain or reduce it
  • Make mealtime a social occasion!  No TV or cellphones!

For more COVID-19 information, check out the Better Health Advisors website.

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