4 Wellness Basics You Need to Blossom With Health and Happiness

Written by Jason

Wellness isn’t just a destination — it’s a lifelong journey. Here to There Wellness is an exceptional resource to help you blossom in your own wellness journey and care for your mental health. This kind of support can make a difference, but it’s important to remember that you are ultimately in control of your health and well-being. You can make choices every single day that will enable you to thrive. You can think of yourself as a beautiful flowering plant ready to blossom. However, even the strongest of plants need the essentials to reach their potential.

A Strong and Supportive Home 

If you’re a plant, your home is basically your pot. Plants need a pot that will support their roots and help deliver the nourishment they need to grow. Any cracks or damages to that pot and plants won’t be as happy or healthy. The same is true for cracks in the energy in your own home.

You need to ensure your home is strong and stress-free to support you. Simple fixes like organizing clutter, routinely cleaning, and letting in fresh air will help. When your home feels stuffy, cramped, or chaotic, your stress and anxiety levels can spike as a result. 

The Right Amount of Sun and Water 

Plants also need sunlight — and as it turns out, you do, too. Although overexposure to the sun’s UV rays can have serious consequences, getting a little bit of light could very well protect your health. Your body uses sunlight to produce the Vitamin D needed for healthy bones, kidneys, liver, prostate, and more. That’s according to researchers at Harvard. 

Vitamin D is particularly important for older adults. You can get the sunlight you need within about 10 to 15 minutes outside — but do avoid peak UV hours. In addition to the right amount of sun, you also need to stay hydrated. Whereas some plants only need water once per week, humans need 11.5 to 15.5 cups per day. 

Nutrient-rich Food and Fertilizer 

Vitamin D is not the only nutrient your body needs to blossom. With a plant, you can keep things simple and buy premixed bags of food to keep them healthy. However, figuring out a diet for yourself isn’t quite as simple. There are many fad diets floating around to make things even more confusing, but when it comes to your health, remember that balance is always best. 

Fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and lean proteins should provide the vitamins and nutrients recommended daily. In short, food should be your primary source of nourishment. But what about fertilizers? Experts say that complementing your diet with certain supplements will boost your health. This includes folic acid, Vitamin D, and zinc. 

Love, Connection, and Stress Relief 

We tend to think of plants as non-sentient organisms. While it’s true that plants don’t have the brainpower to produce complex emotions, there is plenty of research that shows they do respond well to extra love and attention. You may have even heard of studies where plants grew higher when exposed to music. That extra bit of care really works — much like putting a focus on your own self-care can benefit your health and growth. 

Self-care is essential. Without it, you’re basically running on an empty tank. At the most basic level, self-care practices should include reducing stress and getting sufficient rest. Social connections can be a form of self-care as well, so nourish your relationships with others. Unlike plants, you do need to move on a regular basis, so make exercise part of your self-care habits. 

Health and wellness do not have to be so complicated. Get your daily dose of sun, fresh air, and hydration. Then feed your roots with healthy foods and science-backed supplements. Finally, don’t forget to take proper care of yourself with self-care, so that you can blossom and inspire others bloom, too! 

From bud to blossom, you can find everything you need to grow at Here to There Wellness. Sign up for the Root to Fruit Program to establish a solid foundation in sustainable health and wellness.

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