Hi lovelies,
Taking care of your five senses is a huge part of your regular healthcare. From keeping your teeth and gums clean, to wearing glasses to improve your sight, to simply turning down the music to protect your ears, you’re always doing something to keep your senses in optimum condition.
However, that’s not where your care should stop! While you don’t have to go above and beyond for the senses that make up so much of who you are, there are some great things to do to treat them right every now and then. Here’s what you need to know.
Give Your Eyes a Rest
Your eyes need a rest much more often than you expect! You don’t just need to get a full 8 hours every night when you go to bed - it’s a good idea to also keep lights low/out of the eye, even when reading, and to wear eye protection whenever you head outside on a sunny day. These are both good habits to commit to make sure your eyes are working to the best of their ability.
If you’re someone who uses a computer a lot, try to take breaks of at least 20 seconds for every 20 minutes you’re looking at a monitor. It’s also recommended that you try to blink more often to prevent strain from occurring too frequently. You can even undergo blinking exercises to keep your eyes as moist as possible.
Get Your Ears Checked
Getting your ears checked is a big part of taking care of your health, even if you hear little about it on a regular basis. After all, you’re young, and your hearing is at a prime level, right? Well, you can’t quite be sure of that until you get your ears checked.
For those over 18 and under the age of 60, once a decade is a good time frame for checkups. Anyone under or over this age bracket will have to go more frequently, but hearing tests are completely non-invasive. And let’s not forget that there are major benefits of treating hearing loss, so make sure your ear worries are seen to straight away to really treat your senses right!
Make Good Use of Lotions
Your skin, and your sense of touch, also need a lot of looking after. And even if you wash frequently and keep your skin well aired and exfoliated, it’s another good idea to use lotions to help your skin feel smoother and softer.
From regular, lightweight moisturizers, to deep and enriching conditioners, try to give your skin a bit of a treat at least once a week. And you can rub moisturizers in at any time, even if you’re away from your regular skin care products - if you can’t find one specifically for people on the go, invest in a dry skin variety.
Treating your senses right is a big part of healthcare, and it’s a form of self care that’ll really make you feel good.
