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HOLISTIC LIFESTYLE TIPS FOR
EVERYONE INTERESTED IN RELAXING
MORE THIS TIME OF YEAR AND NEXT!
BY JOEL JELEN OF RESET BREATHING
You'll have probably guessed in reading previous
columns that we favour a more holistic approach to
health & wellness.
Whenever we speak with employers in hosting 'wellbeing
in the workplace' workshops, host one to one or
group consults for the public - we never just talk about
breathing techniques.
There are too many factors that can affect your
breathing other than genetic or habitual. For example,
supplementing your diet with vitamins & minerals can
help you relax. Even in eating an organic diet, our soil
is so depleted of nutrients today from over-farming
and pollution that it’s likely you'll some deficiencies.
Magnesium is a particularly good relaxant for your
breathing. We also advise to prioritise eating times as
quality, peaceful, nutritional ones!
When eating, many of us are unrelaxed and too busy
with a racing mind on other things. Be mindful that you
are eating and about what you are eating - and enjoy it!
more acidic and coupled with a typically rich Christmas
diet, we would encourage you to think about introducing
more alkaline foods into your body. Maybe make this
a target for the new year too! There are lots of charts
showing acidic versus alkaline foods online...search
away!
We can't help but make mention of gentle exercise, with
your mouth closed... it's the best way to achieve the most
relaxed and optimal rate of breathing. You may prefer
a good walk or a slightly more rigorous workout in the
form of pilates...Wirral's Pauline Caswell is running new
pilates classes in Hoylake and Liverpool City Centre in
the new year, it’s well worth checking out!
If you intend to stay indoors this Christmas because
you've been rushing around all year, then fair enough!
Take note though that excessive temperatures from
central heating increases your breathing rate and if you're
not digitally detoxing from technology over the festive
period, try to focus on your breath when engaged and
don't get too engrossed! Also, put your technology to bed
two hours before you put yourself to bed.
When out shopping, some of you can't resist that
department store perfume counter but the vast majority
of products carry perniciuous chemicals that will affect
your rate of breathing. Go for the likes of Neals Yard
Remedies or Dr. Haushka on the high street to reduce
the load on your lungs!
Talking of bed and sleep, try and sleep with your mouth
closed over the holidays if you don't already. It will relax
your heart rate and breathing and recharge you ready for
the new year.
It's such a busy time of year right now. When you are
stressed, overbreathing and hyperventilating e.g. trying
to find a parking space in town, your body becomes
Joel
Festive wellness wishes
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