Supplements for rebalancing the body
The key to a long and healthy life seems to be in simple things - eating good foods, being well-nourished, having plenty of sleep, staying hydrated, making sure you are active and trying to live as stress-free as possible. But what can we do if we can't manage to do all these things, living as fast as we do nowadays? Nutrition supplements can be your helpers if you take time to discover what is good for your body and how to properly take them.
Supplements can help you if you feel like your body and mind are out of balance. The best way to ingest vitamins and minerals you need every day for your system to function properly is, of course, eating a bunch of fresh fruits and vegetables. This may or may not be easy, as certain fruits and vegetables should be eaten in larger quantities to be adequate givers of needed nutrients.
Rebalancing your health with supplements
Firstly, a tip. Taking more nutrients than you should is also not good for you as it is taking less, so make sure you run some tests if you feel like 'something is missing' in your diet. Lacking different nutrients will eventually show symptoms, and you will know how to approach the supplementation journey with your health provider. Here are some ways you can rebalance your body and mind with adequate supplementation.
1) Rebalancing the immune system
If you feel like you are constantly getting sick, and there's not a single cold or flu that you didn't catch, your immune system is probably weakened. Supplementation can help you boost your immune system and improve your body's ability to fight off the bad stuff which gets in the way. A good immune system is built over years and years of eating healthy foods, but luckily for all of us, it is not the only way. If you're struggling to get enough vitamins and minerals from your diet but you don't seem to manage, taking supplements can help you get the amounts you need to stay healthy.
Tips: Taking vitamin C is the most common practice for keeping the cold away. Good thing is that you have it in most foods and usually you can get your daily intake from foods unless your doc says differently. Other immunity boosters: Vitamin E, Vitamin D, Zinc
2) Heart health
In addition to a healthy lifestyle, certain supplements can help you take better care of your heart. If you want to take good care of your heart, firstly you should quit unhealthy habits such as smoking, drinking, and cutting off the bad fats, as they tend to build up and clog your arteries.
Secondly, make sure you are moving! Being active is very important for a healthy heart. You don't have to run a marathon, just engage in some moderate physical exercise, like long walks or swimming.
What can also help: omega-3 fatty acids which are found in certain types of fish are helpful for regulating triglyceride levels and therefore preventing heart disease and stroke. As our bodies naturally do not make omega-3, taking a supplement of the commonly known 'fish oil' can help you get the right amount, especially if you don't eat fish.
Magnesium supplementation is also a good path to a healthy heart. According to research, lower levels of magnesium are connected to higher risks of developing heart conditions such as high blood pressure, cholesterol, and arterial plaque build-up.
3) Brain health
Your brain also needs certain nutrients to stay healthy. For example, omega-3 fatty acids help build and repair brain cells, while antioxidants reduce stress and cell inflammation, which are associated with brain aging and neurodegenerative disorders like heart disease and Alzheimer's disease.
You can easily do your brain good by munching on tasty dark chocolate and berries, but if you want to take some supplements you should consult with your doctor, as studies on the effectiveness of brain supplementation are not conclusive.
Bonus tips:
There is a possibility you don't need supplementation, so make sure you talk to your health provider about the idea of taking supplements. If you have health conditions, make sure you and your doctor get to the bottom of your medical history and decide what is best for you. If you are questioning whether to take a vitamin C pill or not, it is probably a better idea to eat an orange or have a glass of non-sweetened lemonade until you talk about supplementation with your doctor or nutritionist. Don't be afraid to ask everything you want to know. After all, it is your health.
