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SEAsonal highLIghts: TECHNOLOGY AND WELLNESS

Technology touches just about every part of breathing exercises, and take other actions TECH TO DE-STRESS
our lives. It makes sense to use it to help you that improve your well-being. Stress negatively impacts virtually every
stay fit. Here’s a list of basics to get you started FITNESS APP process in our bodies, from digestion to
on your technology-based wellness journey. Many training programs, gyms, and sleep. If self-soothing isn’t working, try
Just remember to use these devices to make sneaker companies produce apps that offer apps that use sound to calm you or guide
your quest for wellness easier, not obsessive. you through a meditation session.
workouts and tips from world-class trainers.
PEDOMETER Check your health insurance because some Are you ready to embrace the fusion of
Now that many of us have settled into a companies offer members free access to paid technology and wellness? Take the first
sedentary lifestyle, any device that can get us fitness apps. step towards a healthier, happier you
moving is welcome. Don’t focus on taking ELECTRIC TOOTHBRUSH by incorporating these innovative tools
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pROduce pick: MINT

Mint, a family of herbs that are members in repelling undesirable insects while attracting
the Mentha genus, ranks among the top in beneficial ones such as bees and butterflies.
its botanical hierarchy. It is a versatile plant After harvesting mint, it's essential to
comprising 13 to 24 species that grows on handle it properly. Fresh leaves can be used
every continent except Antarctica. immediately or stored in the refrigerator.
Rich in vitamin A and antioxidants and Chopped leaves can be frozen in water using
containing other essential nutrients such as cube trays or dried and stored in an airtight
manganese, copper, and vitamin C, mint container away from sunlight for later use.
has a few health benefits. In addition to Mint has diverse uses in culinary, medicinal,
its potential therapeutic applications for and cosmetic applications. It can be found in
indigestion and irritable bowel syndrome, teas, beverages, jellies, syrups, and candies.
mint can relieve seasonal allergy symptoms Due to its medicinal properties, mint has
and improve brain function.
traditionally been used to treat stomach and
While mint thrives in wet environments with chest pains. Additionally, the essential oils of
moist soils, this adaptable herb can grow in mint are commonly used in breath fresheners,
a variety of conditions, including sunny and drinks, mouthwashes, toothpastes, gums, and
partially shaded areas. However, some types some desserts. Mint also has aromatherapy
of mint can be invasive, spreading rapidly and and natural insect-repellent properties. Mint
dominating other plants in the area. truly is a versatile and beneficial herb that has
Common mint varieties include peppermint, a wide array of uses.
native spearmint, cornmint, Scotch Source:
spearmint, and apple mint. Despite being https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/mint-
susceptible to pests like whiteflies and aphids, benefits#TOC_TITLE_HDR_5
mint is a valuable companion to other plants,