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Creating Calm
* Manage small stressors. Try
not to over schedule yourself or constantly react to every
demand on your time. For example, rather than constantly
checking e-mail throughout the day, schedule a few regular
times to do so.
* Give yourself time to do
nothing at all. Turn off the TV. Don't answer the phone. Or
soak in a hot bath seasoned with a calm-inspiring bath
product. Look for products, like The Body Shop's Divine Calm
line, that incorporate naturally calming ingredients such as
French lavender essential oil, camomile and soya milk.
Reaping the Rewards of Rest
* Sleep deprivation can leave
you feeling "hung over," impair you as much as
several alcoholic drinks, shorten your attention span, make
you feel sluggish and even cause you to overeat.
* Follow a calming routine
prior to bedtime. Incorporate some pampering in your routine,
such as a relaxing shower, soothing moisturizer and a spritz
of calming scent in the room, on your pillow or bed sheets.
The Body Shop's new Wellbeing line includes five products
designed to enhance rest, like the Deep Sleep Dreamy Pillow
and Body Mist.
* Get extra sleep whenever
possible. Set the alarm to go off at the last possible minute,
instead of setting it earlier and hitting the snooze button a
few times. Your body will benefit more from those extra 20
minutes if they're uninterrupted.
Re-energize Your Body
From improper nutrition, to
lack of sleep or exercise and dehydration, there are many
reasons why you might feel fatigued.
* Never skip breakfast. Even a
small bowl of cereal or a piece of fruit can help you energize
for the day ahead. Eat more if you exercise in the morning and
will be expending energy.
* Put nutrition first, and
worry less about calories, carbs or fat. Add some colorful
vegetable or fruit to every meal - spinach or red peppers on
your sandwich or pizza, beans in your salad or pasta.
Purify Your Body
You can minimize your exposure
to environmental toxins with a few simple steps:
* Choosing organic foods can
help you reduce the amount of toxins you ingest.
* Eat more walnuts and walnut
oil, which are high in Omega-3 fatty acids that help quench
free radicals in our bodies.
* Drink more water. To function
at their best, every cell in your body needs to be properly
hydrated. Getting enough water can help you feel less tired
and flush toxins from your body.
Choose all-natural products in
every aspect of your life, from the cleaning products you use
in your home to your beauty products. The Body Shop's
Wellbeing products are made from all-natural ingredients like
guarana, wasabi, lavender, camomile, eucalyptus and jujube
date. Plus, every product contains ingredients sourced through
the company's Community Trade program, so while you're taking
care of your own well-being, you're also helping communities
around the world in places like Ghana, Brazil, Zambia, Namibia
and Nicaragua. Visit www.thebodyshop-usa.com
to learn more.
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