Keeping Healthy When You're Couped Up Inside –

The beginning of a new year offers fresh chances for change, self-improvement, and updated self-care routines. And let's face it, working from home, learning from home, and entertaining from home are commonplace situations now, even when the temperatures warm up. This is why, at National Allergy, we believe it's the best time to make improvements to your home health regimes, not just through the next few months but into spring, summer, and beyond. Below we've compiled various tips, tricks, and tools to help you stay healthy all new year long!

Ward Off Germs From Entering Your Home –

A useful tip is to keep shoes worn outside the home by the door and take them off immediately instead of wearing them throughout your home. Additionally, when you do venture outside the home, be prepared to change and wash those clothes on a sanitize cycle right after you get back. Not only will this help stop the spread of germs, but it can also limit exposure to allergens like pollen in the spring, summer, and fall months. Lastly, belongings that go with you outside of the house like your wallet, purse, and cellphone can also carry germs and bacteria. Washing or wiping them down regularly can significantly help.

Maintaining Healthy Self-Care Routines –

Our bodies and brains respond well to routines, and they often offer a degree of comfort and anxiety reduction. Waking at the same time each day, even on weekends, can help keep your body in rhythm and your sleep schedule on track. When we give our bodies and minds a chance to get used to a new routine or habit, it can pay off in the long run, helping us be more productive and feel more accomplished. Drinking plenty of water throughout the day and especially in the morning keeps us hydrated, which is vital for immune health and warding off illnesses. Think about taking supplements to help boost your immunity and incorporate more nutrients.

Take Your New Year's Resolutions A Step Further –

Keep your mind sharp by reading, puzzling, playing games, and reducing screen time. Plan and cook fresh and healthy new recipes from home. Clean your home thoroughly and often with natural and safe disinfecting products or a chemical-free steam cleaner. Tackle household projects that you've kept putting off declutter, organize, and minimize. Exercise at home for a quick and healthy mood and metabolism boost. When you're done exercising, take a few minutes for yourself to meditate and free your mind from your surroundings. Create a healthy, clean, and comfortable environment you actually want to be in no matter the season with our selection of dehumidifiers, humidifiers, and HEPA air purifiers and vacuums.

Be Flexible, Change With The Seasons, & Enjoy The Journey -

While many of these tips, tricks, and tools apply to mostly indoor environments, it's a good idea to continue most practices year-round and even, when needed, expand upon them. For example, incorporating outdoor exercise, meditation, and more can help bring peace, calm, and perhaps most importantly, fresh air. Conversely, ensure you properly ventilate your home during winter when the weather and allergy forecasts permit. This small step can go a long way to keeping indoor air fresh and pure like the great outdoors. Moreover, when choosing outdoor activities, keep in mind that things like sunscreen, face masks, and personal, portable, travel-friendly air purifiers will also help contribute to your overall wellbeing allowing you to create your healthiest year yet!