It may seem like major changes need to be made to maintain a healthy lifestyle, but small, consistent, and constant actions also work efficiently. Here we share 5 easy-to-follow healthy tips for continuing your wellness routine wherever you are.
1. Two minute meditation
Meditation is a powerful tool. Even if you don't have a lot of time to create that space in your day, you can take 2 minutes to get a sense of peace of mind.
- Connect for 90 seconds with that emotion that is bothering you and feel it deeply, say it, bring it to a peak state. Feel safe to review this emotion. It's only for the next 90 seconds.
- Shake your hands, move your head from side to side.
- Think for at least 30 seconds about the reasons in your life to feel deep gratitude.
- Cherish that sensation and remember it when you start to feel a negative emotion.
2. Water:a source of life
Water keeps our senses alert, the mind is ready to respond, revitalizes your organism, improves visual memory, maintains a calm state and avoids fatigue and drowsiness. Although the ideal amount of water intake mainly depends on your personal lifestyle, 8 glasses of water a day is recommended.
Hint: Sometimes we can experience hunger right after eating a meal, but it can be a warning from our body to drink to carry out the digestive process. Drink!
Additional tip: Add a slice of lemon to your tea for a vitamin C boost.
3. Dose of antioxidants
Antioxidants are naturally produced by the body and help protect against free radicals, which can cause heart disease, type 2 diabetes and cancer.
Add an extra pinch of antioxidants to your day with this short list of nutrients you can easily take with you:
- Dark chocolate – Regulates blood pressure and increases levels of “good” HDL cholesterol, which helps reduce the oxidation of “bad” LDL cholesterol, responsible for the inflammation of blood vessels leading to heart disease.
- Walnuts Walnuts are a source of healthy fats, minerals and high levels of antioxidants. They promote antioxidant levels in the blood. Walnuts are high in calories, so keep portions moderate.
- Strawberries – Along with raspberries and blackberries, strawberries contain high amounts of vitamin C and antioxidants, as well as anthocyanins that give the characteristic red color. Anthocyanins reduce the risk of disease by lowering levels of “bad” cholesterol.
4. Fragrances for the soul
The nerves in our nostrils are ultra-sensitive. It is said that the sense of smell is the only thing that can take us to another moment in our past and remember it vividly.
Keep the scent of your choice with you, depending on the specific purpose. Among other things you will find:
- Lavender – Relaxing effect, eliminates tension and headaches, improves depression and insomnia.
- Jasmine – It is a powerful natural antidepressant.
- Rose – Reduces stress and tension.
- Mint – Relieves mental fatigue, nervous stress and palpitations.
- Rosemary – Useful in the treatment of bronchitis, asthma and the common cold, in addition to its analgesic properties.
- Lemon – Revitalizes your energy and leaves a feeling of freshness and alertness.
5. Three minute head massage
Scalp, neck and face are irrigated with a large number of nerve endings, making these areas hypersensitive to touch. Massaging these points can induce a deep state of relaxation.
- Rub your hands to generate heat.
- Reach your left shoulder blade with your right hand and press firmly with your fingertips, slowly turning your neck in both directions. Repeat 3 times. Switch hands.
- Press the index and middle fingers of both hands between the eyebrows and bring the fingers to the forehead and temples. Repeat 5 times.
- Cover your eyes with your hands and apply pressure with the 10 fingertips on your forehead. Slide your fingers up and back to reach your neck. Repeat 3 times.
- Gently massage your ears with your index finger and thumb, from the pinna to the earlobe. Slide your index finger up and down on the back of your ears.
