With Mother’s Day coming up, we’ll see people talking about ways to help mothers and take care of them. When we talk about honouring our mothers, we should also talk about their health.
A mother often puts her health at a backseat while juggling parenting, a job, and social commitments. The backseat in which she puts her health leads to ignoring her health problems.
When they keep aside their health problems, it often gives birth to problems like Osteoporosis, heart problems, thyroid, hypertension and sometimes even cancer!
Keep your mother healthy
We have put mothers on a pedestal, and rightfully so – but there’s one thing that everyone forgets – she’s also a human being. This Mother’s Day, start a new change and follow these five tips to ensure her well-being!
- Encourage her to take timely and healthy meals
We often see women in our house not eating on time because of other commitments.
Did you know that women are twice as likely to suffer from health problems due to poor eating habits?
This Mother’s Day start a new routine – eat together and eat on time. Spend time with her while she’s cooking, even if you don’t know how to cook. Spending time with her and helping her with small tasks will strengthen your bond and shorten the cooking time.
- Take care of her fitness
Mothers are so busy juggling jobs and household chores that they can’t keep track of their fitness or mobility. Joint pains become a norm for them which shouldn’t be the case.
Encourage your mother to do small stretching exercises and yoga asanas. Maintain a fitness routine with her and keep a check on her if she’s facing any health issues.
- Keep a tally of her micronutrients
Women over 35 begin to lose minerals such as calcium and iron, while 40% of them have vitamin deficiencies due to poor nutrition. Make sure your mother takes her daily recommended supplements to stay healthy.
If she doesn’t believe in supplements, consult a physician and look for other natural ways to complete the need for those micronutrients.
Here are some replacements for supplements as per Ayurveda:
- Tomatoes, Spinach are good sources of vitamin A.
- Amla is an amazing source of Vitamin C
- Sesame seeds, and Giloy help in maintaining calcium levels.
- Chickpeas and peanuts are a great source of Folic acid or Vitamin B9.
- Early to bed, early to rise is the secret to health
Consistency is key to a healthy lifestyle. Keep dinners light and try to sleep at the same time every day. Establishing a routine helps regulate the biological clock and improves our overall well-being.
A routine can regulate the biological clock, improve sleep quality, reduce stress, and help prioritise self-care. Whether it’s waking up at the same time every day or scheduling regular meals and exercise, a timetable can help in achieving health goals and living a happier, healthier life.
- Regular tests and screenings
Regular screening and tests can help detect diseases early on and prevent them from becoming more serious. Encourage your mother to prioritise her health and schedule regular check-ups.
After all, a healthy mom means a happy family. Let’s give back to the ones who have always been there for us.
Health is wealth!
It’s important to remember that health is the one thing that holds the most importance. Don’t worry even if you’re not able to do all these things. What matters is you taking small steps to change the norm.
If you’re just able to exercise with her do that, able to help her – do that. What our mothers want from us is to spend time with them. Mother’s Day is a special occasion to show appreciation and love for the women who have played an important role in our lives. While there are many ways to make our moms feel special, one of the simplest and most effective ways is to laugh with them.
Sharing moments of joy and laughter with our mothers can create beautiful memories that we can cherish for years to come.
It’s important to recognize that laughter has many health benefits, such as reducing stress and boosting the immune system.
So, this Mother’s Day, let’s make an effort to create new memories with our moms and make sure we include a healthy dose of humour to keep the laughter going.