Health and Wellness Begins at Home - Now, More Than Ever

By LODHA

Health and Wellness have taken the front seats today. The internet is flooded with tips and tricks that guarantee a healthy lifestyle and a sure-shot way of improving our well-being. But before you join the search, it's helpful to know the difference between Health and Wellness.

World Health Organization defines Health as 'a state of complete physical, mental, and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity.' National Wellness Institute defines Wellness as 'an active process through which people become aware of, and make choices toward, a more successful existence.' Health is affected by an individual's social, economic, and physical environments, as well as by their behavior. Wellness, on the other hand, is a process that revolves around our lifestyle. Simply put, Health refers to our overall well-being, while Wellness aims to enhance that well-being.

Our hectic city life restrains us from managing a healthy lifestyle. Our choices - skipping breakfast, eating fast food, living a sedentary life, developing short attention spans, fighting anxiety, erratic sleeping patterns - are negatively affecting our overall health and well-being. We need to recharge - body and mind - and adapt to a lifestyle that fosters our physical, mental, emotional, and social growth. Lodha Belmondo offers a conducive atmosphere to unwind, replete with spacious residences nestled in nature. As we all continue to stay indoors, here are a few simple ways to ensure we remain at our best.

Start your day right: Following a morning routine tunes our Circadian rhythm and boosts confidence. Early to bed and early to rise, still holds. Catch the sunrise, do an early morning Yoga, breathe in the pure air, admire nature, meditate amidst the chirping of the birds, have a protein-rich breakfast, and drink lots of water; a productive morning makes for a productive day!

You are what you eat: A regular schedule should be supplemented by a balanced diet. Even in our on-the-go culture, small steps can be taken to ensure a nutritious diet. A fair amount of fruits daily, preferring greens, keeping a check on fat and calorie intake, staying hydrated, and opting for organic should be on our diet checklist. Following a diet plan is a good starting point. Belmondo offers its residents the services of a nutritionist who recommends a personalized nutrition plan based on an individual's lifestyle, helping them set and achieve fitness goals.

Stay indoors and make it your playground: While staying indoors has become the new normal, let it not dampen our spirits. With plenty of time at our disposal, we can hone our cognitive abilities. Pick up an old hobby, read that long-desired book, dabble in colors, churn out dance steps, bake your favorite cake, cook like a star chef, play a game of chess, revel in a karaoke session, or catch up with your friends and family digitally, there are many mindful yet simple lifestyle choices that can maintain and improve our mental, emotional, and physical health.

Our health and well-being are the most valuable assets we have. There could not be a better time to develop a lifestyle that not only enhances our health and well-being but also of those around us. And like all good things, this too begins at home. A home that's surrounded by nature yet blends the modern luxuries of city life -- a home in Lodha Belmondo.