With These 14 Health Hacks, You Can't Go Wrong
Most of us want to live healthier lives, but it can be hard to make changes to our already-busy routines. Thankfully, there's (and cheap!) adjustments you can make right now to improve your overall health.
Though there are benefits to drinking coffee, give tea a try for your midday caffeine boost, complete with antioxidants and a host of other health benefits.
Sure, it's not the most fun habit to pick up, but your dentist is right— flossing is great for your teeth and can also help reduce the risk of heart disease.
Take a minute or two each morning— your muscles will thank you.
It's a simple change that's good for you and makes you feel much more accomplished than an elevator ride.
Get the Plant Nanny app to help remind you to drink enough water each day by "watering" your plant to keep it alive! Available for iPhone and Android.
We all know how achy our eyes can get from looking at a screen too long, but to help ease your eyes for every 20 minutes of screen time, take 20 seconds to look at something at least 20 feet away.
7. Exfoliate
Remove dead layers of skin with your own sugar or salt scrub --- check out this DIY recipe.
The floral scent is known to ease insomnia, so adding a few drops of oil to your pillowcase or burning a scented candle may help you sleep soundly.
9. Meal prep on Sundays
This way you aren't rushed in the morning or after work to throw together a convenient meal (which means no more picking up pizza on the way home).
Quickly cut down your sugar intake by drinking your coffee black or with a bit of milk, instead of sweetener.
11. Whiff an orange for relaxation
The citrus fruit's oils are a natural mood booster that can enhance alertness and decrease anxiety.
Sure you'll take a few more minutes on your morning commute, but the fresh air and physical activity before arriving at the office will help you feel clear and energized for your morning workload.
Meditation promotes a deep sense of calm and collectedness that is beneficial all on its own. If full meditation is too much of a jump for you, try warming up to it by sitting quietly, focusing only on your breathing for a few minutes at a time.
As long as the weather allows, take your lunch break outside for a breath of fresh air and hopefully some sunshine as well!