August 2024 Health Tip

by J. Renee Livsey |  August 10, 2024

 
 
In August we celebrate National Wellness Month. It is a time to prioritize your self-care, reduce stress, and create healthier habits to be your best self.
 
Being healthy can mean different things to different people. To have a healthy life, we must maintain certain habits and routines that we follow each and every day. To stay healthy, we focus on our Mind, Body and Spiritual Wellness. A healthy life is like a puzzle that we put together. All the pieces are connected and when one piece is missing, the puzzle is not complete. This is what can cause our overall health to suffer.
 
Mind: Our mind is powerful, and we must keep our mental health strong. When we struggle emotionally, it can affect our health. Prayer is our first line of defense against depression and other mental health issues. However, if you continue to have feelings of depression, seeking professional help does not mean that we are any less spiritual or are not relying on God.
 
Body: Our bodies are miracles, and our Father in Heaven wants us to take  good care of them. We can be happier, more productive, and live longer when we are healthy. Four ways to achieve body wellness:

1.  Increasing your water intake – making water your mains source of hydration
2. Adding more fresh fruits and vegetables to your diet, along with less sugar and less salt.
3. Get plenty of sleep (at least 7 hrs/night) and make adjustments for better sleep habits.
4. Move! Takes walks every day; join a gym or yoga class, do exercises while watching TV.

 
Spirit: As Christians, our goal is to receive salvation by believing in Jesus Christ - that God sent Him to take our sins away. Just as keeping our mind and body strong, our spiritual wellness must be kept strong also. Make sure your prayer life is a major part of your day. God wants to hear our voices every day.