Summertime is usually a wonderful time for friends and family to get together. Balmy summer evenings around the pool, a sunset b-b-q at the park, a swim at dusk followed by a light meal – sounds idyllic? Yes, it is! However, summer can sometimes leave you tired, listless and uncomfortable.
There many ways you can keep your cool and beat the heat.
- A relaxing cool shower or scented foot bath
- An ice pack wrapped in a small thin towel and placed either under the back of your neck or on your forehead, while resting
- Cool slices of cucumber over the eyes and a soothing face pack while resting
- Carry a small rosewater, lavender or aloe vera spritz spray bottle in your bag or backpack
- Cool foods (not cold), eg. Salads, cool, fresh fruit smoothies
- A relaxing foot reflexology treatment
- Finding a shaded, cool spot in a forest for meditation or a quiet doze
- Wear cotton and other natural fabrics – they allow your skin to breathe
- Plan your schedule so that you minimise heat exposure and are not travelling at the hottest part of the day
- Remember to conserve water for everyone to share in moderation!
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Nutrition Tips
Vitamin and Mineral Support for the Holiday Season
A good quality Vitamin B Complex capsule - start taking several weeks before the parties and late nights. It aids the digestive process and helps the body manage stresses.
Increase water consumption – especially if consuming alcohol at gatherings and functions – alcohol dehydrates us fast. Remember that alcohol is a depressant – and also who needs a hangover!
Eat mindfully – it’s easy to overindulge in the “wrong” foods. While it’s tempting to try all the goodies we suggest that you eat small regular healthy meals to keep your energy levels constant.
Add a multi-mineral tablet – ask Energy Now for their advice on a good quality product.
Vitamin C – a valuable addition to your health care regime – again – good quality, ask for advice.
Final note – take health supplements as directed by your practitioner. |
