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Can I offer you some lemon water?
Why should you drink lemon water? It’s an excellent idea to consider adding lemon water to your daily self-care routine. Lemons contain vitamin C, B-complex vitamins, calcium, iron, magnesium, potassium, and fiber. Squeeze the juice of half a lemon into an 8 oz. glass or cup of water (lukewarm is recommended). Drink it first thing in the morning, and wait 15 to 30 minutes to have breakfast. This will ensure that you receive its full benefit. Here are three: 1. Detoxes your system The lemon drink helps to flush out the toxins in your body by enhancing enzyme function. This, in turn, stimulates your liver. 2. Reduces inflammation. If you…
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Berries combat oxidative stress
Berries, which are known to pack vitamins A (Beta-Carotene), B complex, C, and E, also reduce inflammation (linked to the cause of all disease) and boost the immune system. Hailed for their antioxidant qualities, these vitamins provide a good line of defense against the effects of oxidative stress. Chronic diseases including certain cancers, diabetes, and heart disease can stem from oxidative stress. Here is a helpful Berry tip sheet provided by Berkley Wellness. What is Oxidative Stress? Oxidative stress is essentially an imbalance between the production of free radicals and the ability of the body to counteract or detoxify their harmful effects through neutralization by antioxidants. ~ Ananya Mandal,…
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Are you sleep deprived?
If you are one of the millions of people that are suffering from insomnia, here are some suggestions to make it less of a problem. While some choose prescription medications, they don’t always work and can have a big impact on your health. There are certainly other ways to combat sleeplessness. There are many causes of insomnia; hormonal imbalance and stress are two of the biggest culprits. 1. Loosen up! I’ll be the first to admit that this is easier said than done, but it is the first step to beating insomnia. We all have things to worry about, but you have to find a way to let those things…
