Tips for keeping healthy this winter 1) Herbal tea is an effective way to keep both hydrated and warm, but also provides a number of safeguards for sickness. Peppermint, for instance may unblock sinuses and fight bacterial infection, whilst camomile reduces inflammation and can aid with sleep. Add a spoonful of raw honey ease symptoms of the common cold and other ailments. 2) Citrus fruits are rich in multiple nutrients such as vitamin C, flavonoids, and fibre which give vascular protection, reduce inflammation, improve gastrointestinal function and can not only help
with preventing colds, but can also decrease the duration of symptoms if you do fall ill. If you are looking to vamp up an old recipe, consider adding garlic or ginger as these vegetables are loaded with antioxidants. 3) Exercising outdoors, take a walk, or have you considered Yoga? Yoga can be incredibly helpful in calming the mind, allowing you to manage stress and brighten your mood. It can improve strength, flexibility and if done in a group Yoga can connect you with a supportive community.
7 Simple ways to eliminate negative thoughts 1) When things go wrong ask yourself…What’s good about this? w Our first reaction is often nothing! How do you turn this situation around, perhaps introduce a new behaviour or different way to get to where you want to be. 2) When you are feeling sad or irritated…Get into nature. w It is true that when life hurts, nature heals, put air and space around you outside. 3) When you feel like complaining…Don’t. w What you focus on grows, don’t fill your head with unpleasant thoughts, think positively. 4) When you are feeling overwhelmed…Get rid of the junk. w Stress is often connected to clutter, check your environment, clean up around you. 5) When negative people are driving you nuts…Give yourself a break. w Who you hang out with is who you become. Set an example to negative people to live passionately and positively. 6) When you lack confidence…Picture your success. w Berating yourself never works. Say to yourself, “I’ve got this!” What you think about, you bring about. 7) Anytime…exercise. w Movement produces happy chemicals in the brain. Source: Seven points by Andrew Matthews
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