Three Pillars of Health
The Benefits Of Exploring Health As Three Pillars
The significance of this entry is far less about shifting the focus away from the other pillars of health, and more about encouraging you to consider health in a three-pillar 360-degree perspective. This is because each pillar works in unison to help us be our best at all times. Poor food choices can affect our sleep, poor sleep can affect our ability to move and poor movement can affect our entire wellbeing, (and so on). This brings us to sharing some of our favourite facts and pointers on each pillar!
Pillar One - Sleep
When we achieve the correct amount of sleep, everything from our mental state, gut function and physical strength improves. We recall more, think smarter and simply, get more out of each day. If you're struggling to get to sleep, we suggest setting a bedtime that is early enough for you to achieve at least 7-7.5 hours each night. Like any activity, you sleep better when you're in the zone. Keeping your bedroom cool, dark and free of any noise distractions will help you switch off and unwind. If your dark-room isn't quite enough, exploring natural sleeping aids like, drops, diffusers to kickstart your sleep routine.
Pillar Two - Exercise
Exercise is the backbone of a healthy body, it helps improve our bone density, flexibility and motion. Researchers recommend that adults aim for at least 30 minutes of moderate exercise or 15 minutes of intense exercise each day. This can be as simple as walking the dog, or smashing out a HIIT session from youtube!
Pillar Three - Nutrition
When it comes to exploring nutrition, it is important to note that body goals and dietary restrictions look different to everyone meaning individual advice will vary. As a general rule, it's important to consider your daily intake and consume of a variety of food groups (fruit, vegetables, dairy, protein, fats and oils) as they all contribute to providing particular and vital nutrients to the body.
The Takeaway
It's clear that optimal health requires us to find a personal balance between all three of the vital pillars. If you're looking to improve your health and wellbeing, please be mindful that change does not happen overnight. We suggest starting small, first by reflecting on how you currently function under each pillar, then by making gradual changes that you can incorporate into your daily routine. By incorporating just a few simple changes, we’re certain you’ll be well on your way to both looking and feeling better!