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Health
Would you like to have more energy, sleep better, 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 overhaul your diet, health, beauty routine, and home environment!
Read a Book in Bed
Reading a book at bedtime-the traditional kind, printed on paper-instead of looking at an electronic screen can help you wind down and get a better night's sleep. In contrast, looking at a screen can keep you awake and make it harder to sleep well during the night.
Exercise Gently
Although high-intensity exercise has its place, if you want to de-stress, do it gently, recommends Christine Horner, MD, author of Radiant Health Ageless Beauty. When doing aerobic exercise, whether it's walking, jogging, cycling, or using gym equipment, work at 50 percent of what feels like your top capacity. Over time, she says, "That capacity increases in a gentle way."
Dry Brush
Holly Lucille, ND, recommends dry brushing your skin with a loofah or brush with natural bristles-not synthetic ones. Before you get in the shower, spend five minutes brushing along each part of your body, toward the heart. It improves circulation, helps eliminate toxins, and feels great. Taking a shower after dry brushing will wash off dead skin cells and leave you feeling refreshed and energized.
Get Lemons
Start your day with lemon water, recommends Steve Prus- sack, author of Juice Guru: Transform Your Life by Adding One Juice a Day. Squeeze between one-half and one lemon into a glass of water, drink it first thing in the morning on an empty stomach, and wait for 20 minutes before eating. Al- though lemon tastes acidic, it has an alkalizing effect, which helps detoxify and rejuvenate your system.
Eat Asparagus
Asparagus is one of the top prebi- otic foods, meaning it nourishes ben- eficial bacteria in your gut. Feeding those bacteria improves digestion. Try steaming asparagus and, after cooking, season with extra virgin olive oil and natural sea salt.
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