NEW YEAR
HEALTH & WELLNESS
NEW BEGINNINGS By Anya Sebastian
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t’s that time of year again—out with the old and in with the new— that inspires many people to come up with ambitious New Year’s Resolutions. Some will no doubt follow through and accomplish what they set out to achieve, but most, unfortunately, will not. Rather than focusing on one or two major life transformations, like quitting smoking or losing weight, experts suggest taking small steps towards creating a healthier, happier you. That means thinking in terms of working from the inside out, investing time, patience and practice in acquiring habits that will bring long-lasting results. Going to the gym every day will not compensate for a bad diet and a body that is not functioning at its best will not be as capable of protecting you from sickness and disease. The following suggestions can easily become part of your daily routine and could really make a difference to the overall quality of your life. We live in a culture that emphasizes quick fixes and easy solutions, but there is a definite movement away from pharmaceuticals and towards more natural alternatives, like CBD and mushroom extracts. These are able to address, not only the symptoms, but also the underlying cause of an issue, without any side effects. There are many things out there to choose from and the team at Hemp Apotheke will be glad to assist you in choosing the ones most suitable for your needs.
Spending hours in front of screens—cell phones, tablets, computers, televisions—is now a part of everyday life, but turning off all such devices at least one hour before going to bed will help to calm your mind and make it easier to fall asleep. It is a well-known fact that a good night’s sleep is essential for optimum health, since it promotes healing and helps to boost the immune system. The right mattress and pillows can make a big difference and Sleep and Dream luxury bed store has a variety of accessories to improve the quality of your sleep. There are, of course, many other things that contribute to a healthy lifestyle, such as a balanced diet, exercise and taking time to relax and relieve stress. Something else, that is frequently overlooked, is taking care of finances and having an experienced financial consultant to call on for help and advice can be very beneficial to one’s peace of mind. For more on this topic, check out the Expert Advice column by Dotti Graviet on page 30.
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So you may want to abandon those New Year’s Resolutions and focus on making one or two of these behavioral changes a part of your life instead. Just one day at a time, they will bring about positive improvements in your life and in your health throughout the coming year.
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