If you're finding yourself feeling run down week after week, then there's a high chance something deeper is at play. Be it an underlying condition or a lifestyle choice.

 

One of the best things we can do for our health is sleep. Sleep is the time that our body and mind uses to rest and recover from the day we've just had, and prepare themselves for the day ahead.

 

Cutting down on your sleep can mean that your body will function at a lower level than it should, and making a regular habit about cutting your sleep can mean disaster. Always aim for at least 8 hours a night with at least two of those coming before midnight.

 

As well as this, it's important to maintain a healthy diet. This doesn't mean a few stems of broccoli with your dinner, it means a wide and varied diet full of colour, taste, and difference. Try to eat the rainbow each day to absorb the full spectrum of nutrients.

 

When it comes to supplements, there's a few that can be a good idea. Vitamin C is the obvious choice, and having regular doses of 1000mg can help keep your immune system strong. Ginger is good for a sore throat and garlic contains anti-microbial properties, and echinacea is useful for keeping colds and infections at bay.

 

These are all good as preventative measures, but if you still find yourself under the weather, then here are some tips on what to do:

 

1. Rest - Make sure to maximise sleep, avoid physical exertion, and stay stress-free. Forgot about your to-do list today.

 

2. Eat natural - Aim for natural, healthy, varied foods to give your body a wide range of vitamins so that it can recover quickly.

 

The best supplements will be those that work to keep your natural levels in check. Deficiencies can put as at risk of a number of health problems. If you want to see if your body has the right amount of the right stuff, get in contact with me and we can work together to find out where you might be going wrong as well as a path forward.