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Health
PART V
Would you like to have more energy, sleep bet- ter, feel less stressed, eliminate annoying aches, pains, and other discomforts, and get on top of your game? Try harnessing the power of nature.
Here are some practical tips that can help you get started. Whether you're struggling with a soda habit, need to improve your diet, or could just use an energy boost, these are ways to over- haul your diet, health, beauty routine, and home environment!
Take Breaks From Sitting
If you sit at work all day, taking short breaks to move around can help protect you against an expanding waist- line and greater risk for heart disease and diabetes-two haz- ards of prolonged sitting. While there is no hard-and- fast rule, consider a move- around break at least once per hour, and do other things that involve moving around. Cleaning out a closet or garage, or even walking around while talking on the phone, are helpful.
Pep Up With Protein
When afternoon doldrums hit, mix your favorite protein powder with water or a plant milk, such as almond. If you don't have access to a blender, use a shaker cup to mix well and create a bit of froth. "Avoid artificial flavoring and fillers," says Tim McCom- sey, RD, fitness trainer and founder of TRYM Fit in Dallas, who favors plant proteins. Per serving, look for about 100 calories, 15-20 grams of pro- tein, and no more than 5 grams of sugar.
Sip Some Magnesium
Lack of magnesium con- tributes to stress, muscle cramps, poor sleep, and lack of energy, but getting enough can help prevent and relieve these and other problems, including headaches, pain, PMS, and de- pression. Adequate magnesium also helps lower risk for asthma, type 2 diabetes, high blood pres- sure, and osteoporosis. Try mix- ing a powdered magnesium supplement into a water bottle you can sip from during the day.
Balance Hormones With The Sun
"Get some morning sun," says Alan Christianson, NMD, author of The Adrenal Reset Diet. It will help balance hormones and improve your mood, energy level, and metab- olism. Within an hour of wak- ing up, get 20-30 minutes of sunlight, even if it's cloudy. At the very least, have your morn- ing brew or breakfast near a window or on a sunny porch.
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