Health and Wellness
Discover tips and articles to enhance your family’s physical and mental well-being. Join us on a journey to a healthier lifestyle.
Beat the Heat, Protect Your Peace
Summer’s here—and while the sunshine lifts our spirits, it also brings its own challenges. June is the perfect time to check in with your body, your mind, and your environment to make sure you’re thriving, not just surviving.
☀️ Hydrate Like It’s Your Job
The heat can sneak up on you—especially when you’re running errands, attending family gatherings, or firing up the grill. Keep a water bottle with you at all times. If you wait until you’re thirsty, you’re already behind.
Pro Tip: Add fresh fruit (like lemon or cucumber) to your water for a refreshing twist that might even trick your brain into drinking more.
🥗 Eat Smart for the Season
Fresh fruits and veggies are at their peak this time of year. Take advantage of farmer’s markets or local produce stands. Watermelon, berries, cucumbers, and leafy greens can help keep you cool and energized.
😴 Don’t Sleep on Sleep
Longer days can mean later nights—but your body still needs rest. Try to keep a consistent sleep schedule, especially for kids. Sleep helps with everything from mood to immune function.
🧘🏾♀️ Protect Your Peace
Summer schedules can get hectic. Build in a few minutes each day to breathe, stretch, pray, or journal. Mental rest is just as important as physical rest—especially when the calendar fills up with cookouts, reunions, and travel.
🚶🏿 Move Your Body (But Don’t Overdo It)
It’s tempting to go full-throttle when the weather’s nice, but don’t forget to pace yourself. Early morning or evening walks are easier on the body—and give you a break from peak sun hours.
“Almost everything will work again if you unplug it for a few minutes… including you.” – Anne Lamott