January Greetings!
Instead of New Year's resolutions to boost health and wealth, I asked around the office for a few ideas of things we can do daily. Here's what our therapists had to say:
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Smile. It burns more calories than frowning. And, in addition to burning calories, smiles brighten your days, and those of all you come in contact with!
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Drink water. Warm or cool and, ideally, half your body weight in ounces per day. Water helps carry nutrients and oxygen to your cells, flush bacteria from your bladder and aid digestion.
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Breathe through your nose, instead of your mouth, whenever possible. Breathing through your nose can help filter out dust and allergens, boost your oxygen uptake, and humidify the air you breathe in.
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Take three slow breaths or three minutes of breathing slowly per day. Slow breathing can help reduce stress, improve focus and promote relaxation.
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Think of one thing you are grateful for each day. It changes your brain! Gratitude can boost neurotransmitter serotonin and activate the brain stem to produce dopamine.
And stay in touch with us. We are here to help you be the you you want to be in 2023!
To your health!
Steph Sand
Office Manager Extraordinaire
(406) 585-4642
