Joanna James
Warmer temps, brighter sunshine and more blissful time outdoors— ‘tis the season to set yourself free and enjoy everything fun and wonderful nature has to offer. But summertime also comes with its own set of challenges, which with these wellness tips could be conquered for idyllic summertime living.
Staying well hydrated is of utmost importance to one’s health no matter the time of the year. In the scorching heat of the summertime, it is even more crucial that you exercise this healthy habit with greater seriousness and earnestness. The general consensus is to drink about two-thirds of your body weight in ounces of water each day, and during the hottest months of the year, the only justification is that this number goes up. In addition to keeping up the water intake, eating water-rich foods like fruits and veggies could also help boost hydration.
Come the red-hot sun of summertime, sunscreen is an absolute no-brainer that should ideally accompany you throughout almost the entire season. It is worth noting that, it shouldn’t also be just any sunscreen. Being informed on how to pick the right sunscreen, especially gaining an understanding of what SPF truly means, would only mean that you are raising the possibility of getting the maximum possible protection for your skin. Doing without digging into the specifics of the highly subjective SPF levels, opting for, in general sense, a “broad spectrum” sunscreen that protects from both UVB and UVA rays, guarantees the most protection.
While sunscreen can be safely described as the indispensable summertime companion, one surely cannot deny the fact that they are not the most healthy and definitely not the most natural sun protection out there. Before you embark on your quest to find the perfect sunscreen, consider getting into the basic and natural sun care of covering up. While it may be tempting to throw yourself in tank tops and shorts, light, breathable clothing that covers more can often keep you cooler while protecting your skin from the sun.
What better time than the balmy and longer days of summer to get outdoors and enjoy fun-filled activities with friends and family. Let yourself loose and embark on an adventurous hike, go cycling, play in the river or any activity that motivates you to get active and get outdoors. But, always keep in mind to know your limit.
In this exciting and idyllic time of the year, discover what subjects, topics and areas interest you and embark on an activity your heart desires that incorporates these new-found interests; may be a comforting vacation, losing yourself in a good book that allow deep contemplation or a day of relaxation at one of the finest health and wellness retreats in NSW, the likes of Elysia Wellness Retreat, and deepen your spiritual awakening.
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A travel writer who has a passion for fashion and a deep interest in admiring new and exotic attractions around the world.
