February- Month of Self Care

February is the month of love.  I invite you to choose to love yourself this month. 


Here are a few things you can add to your day to help you connect with yourself and bring about healing.  For more in depth and individualized care, please contact me at simone@drsimonebaum.com.


Food is medicine.  All processes of our body are fueled by the food we eat.  Getting the adequate macro and micronutrients from food is important to all aspects of health.  Here are a few things you to do to ensure you are getting proper nutrition:

  1. Eat or increase your intake of  grass fed, organic and/or free range meats, dairy, vegetables and fruit

  2. Eat low mercury fish (Wild Salmon, anchovy, char, herring) and increase fish intake to 3 times a week.

  3. Eat the rainbow.  Eating more colours at each meal allows for more micronutrients in your diet.  

  4. Also make sure you are having adequate protein at every meal including snacks.  Protein helps to stabilize your blood sugar levels and keeps your mind sharp.  

  5. Drink water throughout the day to help nourish your body and decrease fatigue. 


Exercise helps stabilize blood sugar levels, increases immunity, calms anxiety and boosts mood.  

  1. Try to add in 30-60 min of some form of exercise daily.  

  2. Get active in things that make you happy.  HIIT classes, pilates, yoga, Lagree, The Class, boxing, hiking, biking, tai chi, walking


Try to prioritize quality sleep.  Sleep allows your body and mind to heal.  It allows you to think clearer, increases immunity and energy.  

Here are a few suggestions to help you sleep better:  

  1. Turn all electronics off for one hour before bed. 

  2.  Read a non-stimulating book or journal. 

  3.  Writing in a gratitude journal can leave you with positive thoughts and a calm nervous system before bed.  

  4. Adding a few drops of lavender essential oil to your pillow can also ease your nervous system. 


Stress relief helps increase your immune system and balance your nervous and endocrine systems. Taking small breaks throughout the day positively affects your nervous system and health. Take 5 a few times in the day!

  1. Meditation

  2. Abdominal breathing

  3. Forest bathing 

  4. Dry brushing

  5. Sauna/sweat 

  6. Gua sha massage

  7. Home spa

  8. Foot massage with essential oils

  9. Bath with epsom salts and essential oils

  10. Humming and singing 

   

Over the past couple of years, many people have felt isolated.  This isolation has negatively affected mental health and the nervous system.  It is important to find creative ways to stay connected to one another.  Social engagement allows one to feel safe and secure in the world.

  1. Phone or zoom calls

  2. Walks with friends

  3. Exercise classes with friends or surrounded by people

  4. Taking a course with friends or surrounded by people

  5. Meeting friends for a quick coffee before work or a quick dinner if schedules are busy

  6. Writing letters or emails to friends a far



For more in depth questions on health/wellbeing and an individualized treatment plan, please contact me.

And remember- Let's focus on ourselves this month! 


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