It is advisable to brush your teeth after every meal; however, it’s not always possible to do so. There is a very simple and yummy solution: after each meal, eat an apple. This will cleanse your mouth of any food stuck in your teeth, improve blood circulation in your gums, and normalize acidity in your mouth. Choose fresh vegetables and fruits, and you will never have to suffer from periodontitis.
5. Take a contrast shower every day.
Only a few minutes of this helpful procedure will bring tremendous benefits for your health. Contrast showers strengthen the nervous system and blood vessels. Moreover, a contrast shower is a main tool in the prevention and treatment of varicose veins.
4. Put a bottle of water on your desk.
Most people don’t even notice that they suffer from dehydration. If you’ve decided to have a healthy lifestyle, the first thing on your list should be drinking more water. Tea, coffee, and carbonated drinks are off this list. Always carry a bottle of pure water with you, and don’t forget to put another on your desk at work: you will drink more without much effort. To get an even greater effect, set a reminder on your phone to drink some water every hour.
3. Eat nuts.
Eat no less than 50 g of nuts daily – any nuts that you like. Thanks to fatty acids and omega-3, they strengthen the cardiovascular system, hair, and nails. In addition, nuts contain selenium, antioxidants, vitamin E, plant sterols (substances that lower the level of harmful cholesterol), potassium, calcium, iron, magnesium, and zinc. In short, they’re a storehouse of vitamins and nutrients.
2. Get yourself socks for sleeping.
In summer, socks can be cotton; in winter, opt for woolen. After taking a shower and before going to sleep, abundantly apply coconut oil with several drops of mint oil in it to your feet. Massage them to help the oil soak in, and then put on socks for the night. The result will make you happy right away because, in the morning, your feet will become soft and smooth. Moreover, one month later you will have forgotten all about rough skin on your heels.
1. Read every day.
Reading should become an unconditional habit because it improves your memory, logical thinking, and imagination. It was proven that regular reading can slow down (or even stop) Alzheimer’s disease and dementia. In order to get used to reading faster, put books in every corner of your home: in the bathroom, in the kitchen, under the bed. Also, don’t forget to put a book in your bag so you can read both on public transport and when you are waiting for your friend in a cafe. If you have just started to develop a habit of reading, read for 15-20 minutes, and then start increasing the duration.
Bonus: Get used to healthy food options.
Here are some options to make your body stronger and healthier.
- For strong lungs, chew 3 to 5 peppermint leaves each day.
- To treat congestion, add a few drops of peppermint oil to a pot of hot water. Inhale the steam.
- Include raw ginger in your cooking. You can also take a supplement after consulting your doctor.
- Drink 2 to 3 cups of licorice root tea for a few days when suffering from respiratory or lung problems. To make the tea, add 1 teaspoon of licorice powder to a cup of hot water, cover, and steep for 10 minutes.
- Use oregano in your cooking.
- Include in your daily meals: garlic, turmeric, grapefruit, pomegranates, apples, and dark berries.
