MIND, BODY SPIRIT:

from Lake Norman Woman Magazine October 2022

by Lake Norman Woman Magazine

YOUR INSIDE GUIDE TO EDUCATION WITH SHAWN A. HALL:

BETTER ME … BETTER YOU … BETTER WORLD MIND body spirit

By mixing the ingredients of attitude and action, we can change the flavor of our own lives. Learn to nurture your body and soul to lead a more balanced life.

healing at home ... MIND, BODY, & SPIRIT!

WHEN WE GET SICK AND NEED HELP, our friends and family will usually pitch in and lend a hand. Most of the time, if you have a support system nearby and the convalescence is not too long, this supportive network is all that is needed. But what about when we need help for weeks or months even? How do we keep our mental, physical, and spiritual health intact?

Here are a few suggestions for healing at home: Important daily routines for healthy mind, body, and spirit during recovery:

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Try meal replacement options such as nutritional shakes and snack/ protein bars that are loaded with essential vitamins and minerals. Choose foods and snacks that are high in omega-3 fatty acids, which have a host of antiinfl ammatory properties. Take a vacation from yourself. It may sound funny but if you haven’t done it, engaging in regular mindfulness practices are extremely benefi cial for mind, body, and spirit. Many hospitals such as Mt. Sinai, Cleveland Clinic, and Mayo Clinic endorse meditation as a pre-surgery practice to promote relaxation, healing, and positive outcomes.

Try guided imagery. A quick online search will offer a variety of guided imagery resources; guided imagery uses spoken words to engage patients in active imagination and sensory exercises designed to produce a relaxed state. It can be delivered via audio recordings or individualized with a practitioner. Guided imagery has been shown to improve surgical outcomes and recovery; it increases relaxation; alleviates anxiety and pain associated with cancer and cancer treatment-related symptoms; aids in recuperative sleep; and is also benefi cial in treating addiction. w

As much as you are able …

. Keep your bedroom and other personal spaces tidy. . Maintain daily hygiene such as washing your face and brushing your teeth. . Eat a healthy breakfast. . Get dressed.

. Hydrate/drink water. . Read.

. Listen to music.

. Spend time in nature. . Do an act of kindness for someone even if it’s just writing a letter. . Spend some time doing your favorite pastime/ hobby. . Exercise.

. Practice meditation.

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