An apple a day  

1. GET MOVING - Stress raises your levels of adrenalin - the "fight for flight" hormone. Burn it off with a 15-minute walk.
2. LIGHTEN UP - If you feel heavy-hearted, do something light - listen to soothing music, watch a funny movie or have five minutes of deep belly laughs.
3. JUICE UP - Fresh juices perk you up with vitamins plus natural glucose. Try six stalks of celery (a natural tranquiliser) plus 20 white seedless grapes, a bunch of watercress and ice cubes. Too much work? Buy 100% Apple Cranberry juice in a pack easily available in stores. Apples are good for the heart and help lower cholesterol levels, while cranberry cleans your urinary tract.
4. SUPPLEMENT - A balanced diet is best - but sometimes you're too busy. For an Asian slant on supplements, try cracked Lindzhi spores, an all-round tonic. Or try Q10, which supports the immune system and relieves fatigue by helping convert fat into energy. Find Q10 in sardines, mackerel, peanuts and meat.
5. TRY QI BREATHING

• Inhale slowly and deeply through your nostrils.
• Pause Hold the breath for another eight seconds by tucking your chin in to "lock" your throat shut.
• Exhale by relaxing your chin. Keep your tongue pressed to the roof of your mouth. Slowly breathe out through your nose.
• Pause Tuck your chin in again. Pause for a few seconds. Repeat the breathing cycle for 10 minutes.

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# posted by raunaq : 8:46 PM