Four Simple Healthy Habits You Can Do Every Day
Creating a new, healthy lifestyle can be incredibly overwhelming when you think of it as a complete overhaul of your health all at a once. Countless people procrastinate their health goals because they aren’t quite sure where to start, they feel overwhelmed and don’t want to wait to see results. It can be very discouraging. One of the best ways to improve your health long term is to start with small steps and compound on them over time. For example, start with a few new, healthy habits to begin implementing into your daily life.
After you spend some time getting comfortable with your chosen new healthy habit, you can add another until you reach your goals. Try not to add new habits to quickly. Here are four healthy habits you can do every day to improve your health.
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Warm Lemon Water
Starting off your day with warm lemon water is a fantastic boost to your system first thing in the morning. It is hydrating,
alkalizing, it gives you a natural boost of energy, and jump-starts your digestion. Instead of reaching for that morning
coffee, start by implementing your cup of warm water with a squeeze of a half of a lemon and see how your health
improves.- Hydrates the body with a slew of electrolytes and anti-inflammatory properties.
- Regulates elimination, stimulates healthy digestion, and detoxes naturally
- Replenishes the skin, alkalizes the body, and is a great source of Vitamin C to build a stronger immune system
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Tongue Scraping
This trick takes hardly any time at all, and is especially helpful if you’re doing any sort of fasting.
Pick yourself up a tongue scraper to use post-brush each morning. Tongue scrapers are very inexpensive, and can be found at your local health food store. Gently scrape your tongue in a downward motion after you brush your teeth until all white residue is gone. Rinse your mouth out and that’s it!- Helps eliminate bacteria that causes bad breath, plaque build-up, and other dental issues
- Rids toxic buildup on the tongue that may inhibit proper functioning of the taste buds
- Since you’re ditching those toxins on the tongue, they’re not spreading throughout the rest of your body!
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Oil Pulling
Oil pulling can be done before you brush your teeth each morning. It’s an ancient ritual that improves your oral health and overall well-being. Using coconut or sesame oil, swish a tablespoon of oil in your mouth for 10-20 minutes, starting off
slowly if needed to get the hang of it. Spit out the residue in the trash can or toilet. Do not spit into the sink or shower, as it
may clog your drains. Doing this while you shower or complete other tasks is incredibly beneficial as it passes the time
more quickly, and is a great use of your time!- May naturally whiten your teeth without chemicals or expensive treatments
- Promotes oral health by ridding the bacteria that causes issues in the mouth such as decay, cavities, etc
- Can assist in healthy gums, stronger teeth, fresher breath
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Dry Brushing
You may not have heard of this one, but it is so beneficial and simple. Our skin gets bombarded with toxins on a daily basis, whether it be the products we put on our skin or the air we live in — so helping your skin detox is incredibly helpful to your health. Get yourself a dry skin brush and begin doing this daily before your showers. Begin brushing at your feet and make your way up, moving toward the heart. Dry brushing detoxifies your body by getting rid of dead skin cells, jump-starting the lymphatic system, and it enhances your skin. It can also be very relaxing, so, enjoy!
- Stimulates the lymphatic system & increases circulation which assists your body in ridding itself of toxic buildup
- Exfoliates the skin and removes dead skin cells, making way for new, replenished skin cells
- Calms the body and mind, and reduces stress through relaxation
