With everything that has happened in the world these past few months, I have had to make some changes to my daily routine to unwind and de-stress and I plan to keep this routine moving forward. Some of my favorite things to do is to silence my phone in the evening, take 30 minutes to 1 hour to myself and do something that calms my mind and body. Practices such as yoga, meditation, walking, sitting in nature, cooking and journaling really help me to rest and de-stress after a busy day.

Most of us have also focused on increasing movement throughout the day. Some of my go to tips is to not sit for too long at work, make it a priority to get up every hour to move the body and get some water. Some simple ways that I improve my movement is to plank or do squats during tv commercials, park further away from the door when I grocery shop, take stairs and do some squats and pushups in between online conference calls.

Moving our bodies is also essential for our mental health, immunity, and wellbeing. By getting ourselves moving a little more each day, we are helping our body and mind function at their best as it increases the blood flow. Blood carries oxygen and nutrients to working cells throughout the body, but also aids in carrying away waste products, including free radicals and toxins that could be affecting our overall wellbeing. By increasing blood flow, the liver can help flush these toxins, neutralize these toxins and build a strong immunity.

I have also made it a priority to focus on my sleep and I plan to continue with that. We are meant to follow our body’s circadian rhythm; this means waking up during sunrise and going to sleep when the sun sets. However, this is not widely followed. Our systems, particularly the adrenals, do most of their recharging and recovering between the hours of 10PM and 2AM. In addition, our liver, gallbladder and brain do some important detoxifying while we are sound asleep, contributing to overall health and strong immunity. And let’s be honest… we all need immune support during these times!

What are some quarantine habits that you plan to continue with? We encourage you to think about the good habits you have instilled during this time and see how you can implement it into your “new normal” as the world re-opens.

In health & wellness,

Victoria Franca
Functional Practitioner, Founder of Omne Wellness

860-391-2416 | victoria@omnewellness.com | www.omnewellness.com