Stress Less this Fall with Calming Autumn Activities

• Melons are a front runner; Use them in salads, soups, desserts, and even salsa. They're great for digestion and help prevent common health problems such as high blood pressure.

• Parsley, Mint, Basil, and other herbs can be tossed in a bowl with a drizzle of lemon yogurt dressing, to create a refreshing salad treat. Adding fruits, nuts, and grains can build a light and lovely meal. I think we would agree we could use a treat right now. My dairy-free coconut cashew ice cream with cocoa nibs will satisfy any sweet tooth, without the guilt.

The gathering of friends and family to share good food, good conversation, and good intimacy is a recipe to create the connection we all crave. The time is always now to take our well being in hand…Let the healing begin in your very own kitchen.

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Stress Lessthis Fall with Calming Autumn Activities

With school and work kicking into full gear, fall is the time to get back to business. Along with the excitement of this busy season, though, comes a fair amount of stress. New schedules and a different pace can make you wish for the lazy days of summer to return. But don't let the fall season shatter your nerves. Instead, take advantage of the calming activities autumn has to offer, and make room in your routine for some satisfying relaxation.

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Enjoy Fall Deals at the Spa

Now that life is back to routine for the family, it's time to focus on you. Many spas around town offer deals to help you do just that. Research fall specials on relaxing activities that will help you unwind and recharge, like a calming body soak, massage, or pedicure. A trip to the spa can be just what the doctor ordered for stress, and autumn deals can make this activity hard to pass up. Try these six ways to de-stress during the fall, and

Sip on a Hot Drink

Take a Colorful Drive If you like sipping on hot cocoa during the fall months, you'll do more than satiate your taste buds. Cocoa contains Autumn colors aren't just pleasing to the eye; polyphenol antioxidants known to relax the mind they can be highly stress-relieving. That's "Breathe, let go and boost mood. Don't care for cocoa? Other hot because such sensory experiences as soaking and remind yourself drinks soothe and relax the body. Try spiced apple up the vibrant colors of the changing leaves that this very cider or cinnamon tea, or enjoy a healthy hot soup divert the mind to something gratifying and moment is the only made from squash or other fresh, seasonal ingrepositive. Take a drive along a scenic, treeone you know dients. lined roadway and stop for a picnic lunch to you have for sure." bask in the glory of nature--and the peace Oprah Winfrey Do Some Autumn Exercise and tranquility it brings. Known to release endorphins that calm and relax Embrace the Spices of the Season the body, exercise is one of the best de-stressors of all. Fall offers up plenty of stress-reducing exercise options in a Spices can rev up ordinary food and drink, but they also crisp outdoor venue. Go on a hike, bike the nature trails, have the power to calm. Some of the best spices for stress or play some golf. You can even rake leaves for an invigorelief are those prominent during the fall months. Nutmeg is rating and relaxing activity right at home. an ancient spice used to relieve anxiety and treat insomnia, while cinnamon helps calm the digestive system and cloves Don't let the autumn stress you out. Revel in this enjoyrelax the muscles. A pinch is all you need from these powerable time of year with calming activities that also benefit ful stress relievers. your health.

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