TODAY’S TOP TIP

Adopt an attitude of gratitude

Don’t dwell on what your life is lacking, be thankful for what you already have, being grateful for the past opens the door for positive change in the future. Spend time practising gratitude every day and don’t forget to share your gratitude with others.

It’s ok to say no!

Simplify your life by not multitasking and by saying no more often so that you can focus on doing one thing at a time and doing it well.

Get some fresh air – even if it is cold outside

Go outside every day and get some fresh air. Try not to skip out on this one just because it is winter. Bundle up so that you can go outside, or open the windows to bring some fresh air inside. Keeping household plants is helpful too.

Effectively manage stress

To help effectively manage stress, make sure you get enough sleep, that you exercise regularly, support your body with good nutrition, and be careful with your caffeine intake. Utilising deep breathing, scheduling me time, and being mindful with also help combat stress.

Variety is the spice of life!

Eating a varied diet is an excellent way to get the maximum amount of nutrients. It’s also a good way to decrease the possibility of developing food sensitivities, stave off dietary boredom, and help support planetary biodiversity.

Taste the rainbow

Eat a rainbow diet each day to receive your important sources of phytonutrients. For example: Red foods – red cabbage, beetroot Blue foods – berries, purple kale Yellow foods – banana, yellow bell pepper White/tan – cauliflower, onion Green – broccoli, avocado

Minimise heat damage, use a slow cooker instead

Avoid high temperature cooking methods to minimise heat damage to proteins, fats and carb sources. Utilise slow cooking methods instead.

Mindfulness meditation as powerful as antidepressants

A recent study from Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine showed that mindfulness meditation is an effective alternative to powerful antidepressants. Ref: Compltherclincprac, 2016: 25: 59-67

Move regularly

A new report on sitting shows sitting for more than 3 hours a day is responsible for an average of 3.8 per cent of all deaths. Tips to decrease sitting: – Use a standing desk or adjustable desk top stand – When sitting set an alarm for 50 minutes. When it sounds get up and […]

Protect brain function

Recent studies showed three factors that can protect brain function and reduce your risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease if utilised from your thirties: 1. not becoming overweight 2. exercising regularly 3. eating a healthy diet

Reduce ferritin build up – give blood

Giving blood is one way to reduce ferritin build up. Ferritin is a blood cell protein that contains iron. This happens in a genetic condition that over time can cause damage to your organs.

What is your Hs-CRP telling you?

Inflammation can be detected in many different tests but check out Hs-CRP as this is particularly influenced by lifestyle.

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