8 Home Remedies to Stay Healthy: Simple Self-Help Ideas
These simple home remedies to stay healthy may be the perfect way to help keep you on top of things.
But, remember, home remedies are just simple everyday ways to treat mild symptoms. Always, always, always double check with your healthcare professionals before trying any of these suggestions.
Top Home Tips to Stay Healthy
With living a homestead type lifestyle, I have learned that keeping up with daily living resolutions can be challenging.
Instead, one should focus on changing small things in life. These tiny steps add up to become a big change.
Home remedies to keep you healthy have the power to do that. The ideas that I’m sharing below have made my life simpler and healthier than before.
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If you are one that is skeptical and are wondering do natural home remedies work….read on and see what you think!
But, of course, always do your own due diligence prior to using any home remedy!
#1. Unwind with a Cup of Green Tea
The matcha mania isn’t a green food fad. It’s a lifestyle adopted by ancient Japanese. They used crushed Camellia sinensis leaves and buds to make this healthy brew.
Each spoonful of this green powder contains antioxidants, minerals, and vitamins.
Drinking green tea can rejuvenate your energy and vitality. The benefits of green tea are well documented. Consider having a cup of tea while curling up with a hot water bottle and a good book!
Other benefits include:
- Stress Relief. It can help you counter everyday stressors by boosting your mood.
- Mental Focus. Stay alert and active after a steaming cup of green tea.
- Heart Health: It regulates your blood circulation and blood sugar to ensure nothing gets out of balance.
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In short, people who call it a magical potion aren’t wrong. The medicinal value it offers outshines any sugary energy drink you might chug to power through the day.
Therefore, swap your store-bought concoctions for this healthy tea.
Tasty Tip: Not a fan of tea? No worries.
Slip some matcha powder into your diet plan to unlock its superpowers. You can use it as a natural food color to create earthy-toned desserts.
Alternatively, sprinkling some matcha into shakes and smoothies works too.
Matcha latte, matcha bread, and matcha on noodles are other delicious ways to get your daily dose of green tea.
#2. Lemon Water FTW (For the WIN!)
Lemon and water is thought to be the ultimate fixer-upper for many things. While it does not do the total body detox, lemon water does add nutrients to your diet like vitamin C, potassium and antioxidants.
Increasing your water intake is highly recommended by many healthcare practitioners. So, if adding lemons helps you increase your daily water intake then consider drinking lemon water daily.
Add thinly cut slices of lemon to a pitcher of water. Use a big spoon (preferably wooden) to crush the slices and release their zesty juices.
Fill the pitcher with cold water to drink throughout the day.
On the other hand, drinking warm lemon water with a drop of honey may help treat a sore throat.
The extra dose of vitamin C promotes immune health. It’s a bitter and sweet combination, but it does do the trick.
#3. Say Hello to the Terrific Turmeric
Many home suggestions to stay healthy originate from Ayurvedic practices. Turmeric happens to be one of them—the golden saffron brims with goodness and anti-inflammatory properties. The NIH even has information on curcumin for minor symptom management.
Adding a ½ or 1 tsp of turmeric in warm milk can combat different types of minor pain.
In addition to helping with minor pain, the NIH offers this information on daily usage may help improve gut health. It’s effective in reducing bloating and naturally stimulating your metabolism. Like lemon, it plays an influential role in supporting immune health to fight off frequent ailments.
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#4. Use a Neti Pot for Sinus and Nasal Congestion
Make sure to read this information first from WebMD on using a Neti Pot. I am not suggesting you use a Neti Pot but learning about them may be interesting to you.
A couple of times is all it takes to learn this age old practice of clearing out your sinus cavities.
Find out more on cleaning out your nasal passages from the FDA.
It is a simple and easy win-win for the cold and flu season or actually anytime of the year.
#5. Gargle with Salt Water
If you do come down with a sore throat, the very first thing to do is to gargle with warm salt water.
This is an old folksy remedy that my mom always advised for a sore throat. And, it works!
The salt water helps relieve the pain and inflammation.
- 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon of salt
- 8oz of warm.
- Just mix until the salt has dissolved, gargle and spit it out in the sink.
- That’s it!
This does seem to provide some relief as well as shorten the duration of an irritated throat.
And, for good reason…..there is documented evidence that gargling with warm salt water really does help.
But of course, if your sore throat is accompanied by other symptoms, it is always best to see your healthcare provider.
#6. One of the Ultimate Home Remedies to Stay Healthy
Mindful eating.
An apple a day isn’t enough to keep your health problems away. You need to make a conscious effort while choosing what you eat. Try adding several superfoods to your diet each day.
WebMD even supports eating superfoods!
Knowing which type of fruits and veggies offer immune support can be beneficial. You can also use this knowledge to use home remedies to stay healthy.
Plus, swapping processed food with fresh produce can reverse the harmful effects of artificial ingredients added to our diet plan.
Begin small by cooking veggies as appetizers before including them in your main course. You can even dedicate days to make healthy eating exciting for your family.
Here are some suggestions:
- Meatless Mondays
- No-Takeout Tuesdays
- Vegetable Wednesdays
- Homemade Pasta Thursdays
- No-Fry Food Fridays
- Superfoods Saturdays
- Swap Meat for Veggie Sundays
Once you have a plan, you need the right recipes to execute it well. Scour wellness circles and vegan food blogs to find delicious and nutritious recipes.
That way, you won’t have to compromise on taste when you focus on your health.
Grocery List Ideas?
If you have a backyard and ample room for gardening, I suggest growing some veggies at home.
Using freshly picked produce for home-cooked meals elevates the flavor and richness of each dish.
Otherwise, you can shop for organic food and visit farmer’s markets to get your basics.
Here’s a checklist you can follow:
- Go green with kale, spinach, broccoli, and beans
- Get some fish to add omega-three and healthy fats into your diet
- Get some fish to add omega-three and healthy fats into your diet
- Have a basket full of seasonal fruits ready for snack time
- Pick healthy cooking oils to cook nutritious meals
- Purchase pantry staples to cook homemade broth for winter
Overall, aim to diversify your palette and diet to make well-balanced meals. Within months you will observe positive changes in your body. These changes happen because what you eat affects how you feel each day.
#7. Add More Fermented Foods into Your Diet
Fermented foods sometimes seem like a thing of the past…..but they have gained huge popularity today for the beneficial bacteria they offer.
Gut health is really important. There is a lot of research on the positive health benefits of fermented foods for maintaining good levels of digestive activity in your intestines.
Consider adding kefir, kombucha, kimchi, sauerkraut and yogurt.
Homemade Kefir Recipes:
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#8. Bedtime Relaxation with Chamomile Tea
Take a few moments before bedtime to relax……A great way to begin is with a cup of Chamomile Tea.
Maybe even have a special cup set aside for this time. Chamomile is a wonderfully natural relaxer.
So, along with turning off the news, putting on something comfortable enjoy your cup of Chamomile Tea before bed for relaxing and rejuvenating sleep!
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Let’s Start Living Today!
In the end, staying healthy can help you achieve those seemingly impossible goals you set each year. Slow down, eat well and Simply Getting Organized might help, too!
Don’t look for a miraculous transformation overnight yet the benefits of simple self help remedies can make a huge impact.
Through gradual changes and daily appreciation of life these sustainable habits can make a difference. You will sense it in how you walk, how you deal with stress, and how you feel. But, remember to always check with your doctor before starting on any new health or fitness regimes!
Ready to start the new year with a brand new you? Let’s go!
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