Springtime Health and Wellness with the Wepners

​Eliza and I have been enjoying spending time together and getting outside. She loves to get her feet and hands on the earth. John, Eliza and I went to Jacob’s Fork Park recently and had a family picnic. It’s one of the ways we can connect with one another and with nature. Also, Eliza is becoming more mobile, and her personality is shining forth more and more each day. These days are so fun, and it’s hard to do anything else, but be with her.
 
Spring is a time of rebirth and renewal. What would feel renewing for you? Start envisioning what would feel renewing and nourishing for you. Below are some tips to help guide you in your exploration. These tips are based off my own research and personal experiences with myself and my family. For example, each of us over the winter got sick only once and on separate occasions. For each of us, our cold only lasted about 3 days. Below are our secrets to success! Let these tips be a guide for you in your own exploration of your springtime health and wellness. Remember to set realistic goals and doable steps. Find a friend to support you as you meet your goals. And last but not least, celebrate your accomplishments!
 
It’s a great time to renew yourself and come one step closer to living into your true, authentic self.
 
You are whole. You are light. You are love.

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5 Tips for Springtime health and wellness:
 
1) Cleaning and Organizing: It’s that time of year for spring cleaning.
-Open the windows. Fresh air is a great way to cleanse your home or work environment.
-Clear away. What’s no longer needed, no longer serving you in any way? Give it away or pass it on.
-Set doable goals. Whether it is one room at a time, one corner at a time or one small pile at a time, the goals need to be realistic for you and how you work. And most importantly, Celebrate what you accomplish!
 
2) Family time: Spend time with those you love.
-Spending time with those you care about and who share common goals or interests can boost feelings of happiness. It doesn’t have to just be family, it can be friends who feel like family.
 
3) Diet: Eat nourishing foods.
-Broccoli, carrots, kale, salads, nuts, seeds, etc.
-If you have difficulty adding greens to your diet, try adding ½ cup of kale to your favorite smoothie or protein shake.
-Cleanse. Do a gentle cleanse. For example, for one week, eliminate dairy and gluten foods and add in more whole foods (examples listed above.). You can also add in a gentle daily cleansing tea to your cleansing week.
-Drink plenty of water. Water keeps you hydrated—your skin, your digestive organs, your brain, all of you!
 

​4) Physical Activity: Find enjoyable exercise.
-I know that might sound like an oxymoron, ‘enjoyable exercise,’ but exercise should be fun.
-Put on some fun music and dance.
-Go outside. Sun in the morning or afternoon is best. At these times of day, and in short time increments you do not need sunscreen. Yet for longer times in the sun, or exposure to mid-day sun, you may need an organic sunscreen. View this website to find a healthy sunscreen. www.ewg.org/sunscreen.
-Go for a walk with a friend.
-Attend a class:  Yoga, Zumba, Tai chi are good examples.
-There’s lots of options for moving your body in positive, life-affirming ways!
-Balance your physical activity with positive relaxation and sleep.
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5) Supplements: Daily seasonal support.
-Vitamin C
-Vitamin D (don’t forget to get your sunshine! "Vitamin D is unique because it can be made in the skin from exposure to sunlight." click here to learn more.)
-Fish Oil
-Probiotics
-Olive leaf extract
-Essential oils such as Lavender, Wild Orange, Peppermint. (Applications: Use lotion or carrier oil before applying to skin. At night before bed, apply to the bottom of the feet or chest. During the day apply to chest or inside the wrists.)

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I hope you enjoy these tips in springtime health and wellness with the Wepners!

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written by Janet Wepner