Things are obviously a little different at the moment in these uncertain times.
If you are feeling a little overwhelmed right now, that is very much okay. Everyone around you probably is as well – we certainly are!
While we can’t just eliminate stress from our lives completely, and we’re not suggesting that you do, there is a lot we can do to manage the impact stress has on our body and mind.
You can’t control the waves, but you can learn how to surf.
So, what’s the link between stress and nutrients?
Stress, especially chronic stress, has a significant physiological response within the body.
When your body engages in ‘flight or fight’ response, it demands more energy production in an attempt to cope, which in turn requires more nutrients.
Ultimately this can leave us feeling emotionally drained, with depleted nutrient stores and energy levels. Not helpful, right?
Five simple action steps you can add to your wellness routine
Nurturing our own immune system and those of the people around us, is how we create health and defend ourselves against becoming unwell.
1. Manage your stress with mindfulness
Finding a way to stay grounded and balanced (a little wobbly is fine too) will help support our overall health and nourish our immune system.
We like daily mindfulness practices like journaling, belly breathing, legs up the wall, meditation or yoga — anything that gives you space to process life’s difficult moments.
2. Support your body with essential nutrients
Every single process and function in the body is powered by nutrients, this includes the workings of our immune system.
B vitamins are crucial for helping your body cope with the physiological and hormonal changes that accompany stress.
Other key nutrients to support stress are magnesium, zinc, selenium, iron and potassium.
BePure One, a high quality, high-strength multi, paired with BePure Three, a high quality, sustainably sourced fish oil, provide the baseline nutrients to support your immune system. We think of these key nutrients as soldiers that form your first line of defence.
3. Get your eight hours a night
It’s while we’re sleeping that our body gets a chance to focus on restorative and regenerative practices – processing the day that’s just been and gearing us up for the one ahead. Eight hours of deep sleep a night also puts you in a better position to undertake your daily routine of eating wholesome meals, staying hydrated and moving your body.
4. Hygiene and social distancing
In addition to preparing our body and supporting our immunity, we also want to reduce our risk of catching any illness (preventing sickness). Washing our hands regularly, avoiding touching our faces and social distancing are all constructive in reducing the spread of infection.
5. Kindness and compassion
Because, above all else, together we can choose how we react to and interact with others.
During this time, our online store will remain open, however any orders placed will be dispatched after the lockdown has been lifted. If you want to get your hands on BePure product to support you and your family, some of our wonderful stockists around the country are still open and have got you covered!
Find your nearest stockist: www.bepure.co.nz/pages/bepure-stockists