Living a healthier lifestyle is one of the most common ideas for New Year’s Resolutions, yet it is notoriously quite difficult for most people to maintain.
However, 2021 may prove to be different as this past year taught us how important it is to stay healthy.
While New Year’s resolutions are traditionally not the most effective goal-setting method on their own, learning from firsthand experiences throughout this past year can help resolutions serve as a starting point to refocus your efforts on improving and maintaining your health and wellbeing.
Here are a few tips for preventative maintenance and ways to improve your health throughout 2021:
Be more physically active:
While cliché, it is the most common New Year’s resolution for a reason. It is recommended that adults engage in at least 150 minutes a week of moderate-intensity physical activity, or 75 minutes a week of vigorous-intensity physical activity. In order to make this resolution a keeper, it is important to start slow and maintain realistic expectations for your physical activity goals. There is no need to rush to the nearest gym and sign up for a membership. Start slow! Morning, afternoon, or evening walks around the neighborhood are a good way to begin incorporating physical activity into your daily routine. If you want to take your workout to the next level, make sure your body is prepared! Muscles need a variety of nutrients, such as branched-chain amino acids, magnesium, and more. Learn how you can maximize the benefits of your exercise routine.
Reduce intake of processed foods, sodium, and sugar:
It is recommended that people eat less red meat and processed meats, and add more plant-based foods, such as olive oil, nuts and seeds to their diet. The American Medical Association also recommends people reduce their consumption of sugar-sweetened beverages. Drinking sugary beverages, even 100 percent fruit juices, is associated with a higher all-cause mortality risk, according to a new study published in JAMA Network Open. This does not mean you have to stop eating these foods entirely, just less of them. As you begin a new diet you may want to consider giving your body a cleanse. If your body is used to high amounts of certain foods, such as sugar, it is important to give your liver a fresh start. The liver is the main organ involved in detoxification, acting as the body’s filter for blood coming from the digestive tract to the rest of the body. A Cleanse Therapy is specially designed to improve the liver’s ability to remove toxins by providing essential amino acids, vitamins and nutrients, It is ideal for those seeking to cleanse the body prior to a new diet or exercise routine and helps the body naturally remove toxins and provide a fresh start. This leaves you feeling physically healthier, speeding up your metabolism and improving cell function—ready and wanting to start your new dietary regimen.
Drink more water:
Drinking enough water each day is essential for a variety of reasons, such as body temperature regulation, lubrication of joints, infection prevention, and maintenance of organ function. Staying well-hydrated also improves a person’s quality of sleep, cognition, and mood. Make sure you know the signs and symptoms of dehydration and remedies to protect your health. Experts recommend drinking roughly 11 cups of water per day for the average woman and 16 cups of water per day for men.
Get more sleep:
The phrase “importance of a good night’s sleep” is another overused term, yet not without good reasoning. Few people actually get the amount of rest they need every night and the health consequences are far-reaching. The American Academy of Sleep Medicine and the Sleep Research Society recommend that adults aged 18–60 years sleep at least 7 hours each night to promote optimal health and well-being. In the short term, not getting enough sleep can affect judgment, mood, your ability to learn and retain information, and may increase the risk of serious accidents and injury. In the long term, chronic sleep deprivation may lead to a host of health problems. Studies conducted over the past decade have found that sleep loss may have wide-ranging effects on the cardiovascular, endocrine, immune, and nervous systems. Learn abut vitamin boosters tailored to promote better sleep.
Manage stress:
A recent poll showed the U.S. tied for fourth in Gallup’s ranking of the world’s most-stressed populations and the situation only worsened throughout 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. A recent report from the American Psychological Association said that while 66 percent of Americans reported feeling stressed in 2019, throughout 2020 that number rose to 85 percent of the population who said they are feeling a significant amount of stress about the future of the country. A good diet, sufficient sleep, daily exercise and wellness activities, like yoga and meditation, are key ingredients to maintaining and improving stress levels. However, no one should hesitate to ask for help from a mental health expert if needed. With a COVID-19 vaccine set for distribution in the coming months the future is looking brighter, yet anyone experiencing symptoms of depression, anxiety, or other mental health concerns should seek professional help and explore treatment options.
Ways to make your 2021 New Year’s Resolutions possible:
- Make them realistic: Setting unrealistic goals is the quickest way to fail. Be honest with yourself about where you are currently and then set attainable goals based on that. It is also important to resolutions that you have a personal connection with. These are the goals that will really motivate you even on the hard days.
- Get an accountability partner: Having someone to hold you accountable for working on your New Year’s Resolutions can help you stay on target. Choose someone you can trust and who has the discipline to hold you accountable consistently.
- Keep your resolutions top of mind: Building your goals into your new routine requires intentionality. Create a vision board and hang it somewhere you can see it every day is a great way to stay focused on your New Year’s Resolutions for a healthy 2021.
- Consider Vitamin Infusion Therapy: IV Vitamin Therapy is an effective way to ensure your body gets the nutrients it needs to maintain good physical and mental health. IV Vitamin Therapy allows for the best bioavailability to provide the maximum benefit. Prepared by our infusion experts and overseen by our clinical director, our specially formulated Premium IV Infusions are designed to rejuvenate and refresh the body from the inside out to keep you on-track for a fresh and healthy 2021 throughout the entire year. Nova Vita Wellness Centers offers IV Vitamin Membership packages customized to fit your needs to make receiving IV Vitamin Infusions affordable throughout the entire year as you work on your personal resolutions for a healthy 2021. Memberships packages not only offer discounts on infusions for you, but also a friend—which means once a month you can bring along your accountability partner and you can both enjoy a journey to a healthier new year.
Infusions Designed for Health Maintenance All Year Long:
- NAD+: Nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide, also known as NAD+, is a critical coenzyme found in every cell in the human body with far-reaching health benefits. NAD+ is becoming one of the most sought-after anti-aging supplements available today, which is why it is sometimes referred to as “the fountain of youth.”
- Myers’ Cocktail: The Myers Infusion, also known as the Myers’ Cocktail. It is a form of IV micronutrient therapy, named for the late Dr. John Myers who first developed the infusion back in the 1960s. The Myers Cocktail is an infusion of multiple vitamins and minerals, including B vitamins, vitamin C, calcium and magnesium.
- High Vitamin C: Vitamin C is one of the most common supplements taken to aid the immune system. It was popularized by Nobel Prize-winning chemist, Linus Pauling, in his 1970 book entitled Vitamin C and the Common Cold. Vitamin C deficiencies are associated with weakened immune systems and lead to a higher risk for prolonged illnesses.
- Glutathione: This powerful antioxidant is taken for a wide range of health concerns including alcoholic fatty liver disease, poor circulation, fat burning and insulin resistance. In a health care setting, glutathione is provided to cancer patients to reduce the side effects of chemotherapy.
For more information about IV Vitamin Infusions and other wellness options to achieve your New Year’s Resolutions for a healthy 2021, give us a call at 512-387-5920, 512-200-7311 or you can schedule an appointment online.
