Did you know that….?
…if you have a headache coming on push the tops of your thumbs together three times releasing between each push.
…quitting smoking can cheer you up as well as prolonging your life.
…distracting your mind from a choice you´re trying to make actually helps you arrive at a better decision
…you can reduce your risk of womb cancer by 34% by exercising for just 21 minutes a day, all it takes is moderate-paced walking
…10 minutes running on a treadmill equates to an hour-long metabolism boost
…body brushing in long sweeps towards your head stimulates lymph flow to give you smoother thighs
…you should think like a winner, 80% of success is down to mental preparation so start training your brain!
…8 hours of sleep plus a handful of pumpkin seeds equates to a natural migraine prevention
…regularly teetering in high heels can shorten muscle fibres in your calves by 13% and stiffen tendons, making it painful to walk barefoot or in flats.
…spending time in natural green spaces such as woodlands, reduces stress and increases overall happiness
…30 minutes of moderate exercise, 5 days a week will reduce you risk of premature death by 19%
…one warm towel plus 3 drops of almond oil and within 30 minutes you will have more nourished hair, vital in the harsh sun!
…relaxation techniques, such as meditation and yoga, can help you to de-stress, which in turn could help to ease symptoms of IBS
…exercising with a friend helps you lose more weight than by going it alone
…water bottles are ideal substitutes for dumbbells.
…orange juice lowers your blood pressure, reducing your risk of developing heart disease.
…carrot juice is rich in alpha-carotene, which can help cut your cancer and heart disease risk
…cherry juice helps you get to sleep. Tart cherries are rich in melatonin, which regulates your sleep cycle
…tomato juice wards off osteoporosis as the antioxidant lycopene slows the breakdown of bone cells
…beetroot juice boosts blood flow to the brain, keeping you alert and safer from senile dementia
…one tablespoon of walnut oil, nine walnuts and 1.5 tablespoons of flaxseed oil per day is enough to have a beneficial effect on your blood pressure when you are under stress
…if you chew on a piece of raw ginger post-workout and it could reduce next-day muscle pain by 25%
…you should include some protein with every meal or snack
…a handful of pistachios plus a peach or a plum equates to a mega antioxidant-rich snack
…Pistachios are rich in antioxidants and can help lower cholesterol and protect your heart
…one small mango provides two-thirds of your daily vitamin A
…cardamom is used in Ayurvedic medicine to aid digestion
…2 squares of dark chocolate (70% cocoa or more) and one glass of champagne equates to a blood-pressure lowering treat. But are you that disciplined?
…by swapping a bag of crisps for a bag of pretzels you save 65 calories and 10g of fat. Better still don´t buy any!
…Kiwis are jam packed with skin-regenerating, anti-oxidant vitamin C. These furry little fruits help protect against the free-radical damage that can age your skin prematurely. A must when living in a sunshine climate!
