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5 Minute Stress Buster
2007-04-03 03:17:00
Feeling a little stressed out? Under pressure for any reason? Use this quick 5 Minute Stress Bust er plan to quickly unwind. Sit comfortably with your back supported against the back of the chair, your feet firmly on the ground and your hands and arms open and relaxed and supported by arm rests. With a deep breath in, raise the shoulders towards the ears and hold them raised for a few seconds, now take a long slow breath out and drop the shoulders down. (repeat several times) Now lift your right shoulder and slowly pop it backwards several times, ensuring that the arms are kept loose and relaxed. Repeat the exercise with the left shoulder. Now pop both shoulders together. (repeat several times) Place your left hand on your right shoulder and squeeze gently and then release. Repeat down the right arm to the elbow. Repeat several times and then move onto the opposite shoulder. Place your hands over your shoulders. As your exhale, let your head fall backwards and slowly dra...
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Hangover Cure - Post-Party Plan
2007-03-29 23:52:00
Following on from my last post - this is the second part of the hangover cure that will help you get back on your feet as soon as physically possible if you didn't use the pre-party plan. Food is the natural way to detox from a hangover since is provides everything you need to make yourself feel better. This stabilizes your blood sugar levels, replenishes lost vitamins like B and C that alcohol destroys. Fruit juice contains antioxidants that help strengthen the liver and help to replenish lost vitamin C. Scrambles eggs - Protein is a big hangover helper. Your body needs the amino acids found in protein foods to detox properly. Toast and honey - These will help raise blood sugar levels, taking away that jittery, sick feeling. Leafy green vegetables - Many leafy green vegetables contain natural substances that help support the liver and enable it to work at a faster rate after drinking alcohol. Putting the plan into action: First thing: Drink a glass of orange juice. Take u...
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Hangover Cure - Pre-party Plan
2007-03-26 22:45:00
This plan is going to show you how to protect your body against the damage that alcohol can cause for those nights where your know its going to be a good night out - whether its a hen night, Saint Patrick's Day, New Years Eve or just a regular Saturday night! The most important thing you can do to prepare your body for alcohol is to make sure your liver is fighting fit. Milk thistle strengthens the outer membranes of liver cells, protecting them from damage caused by alcohol. Studies show that hangover symptoms were reduced by taking milk thistle in the days before a big night out. N-Acetyl-Cysteine - This supplement should also be taken. It contains a mix of amino acids and acts directly on the metabolism of alcohol. A recent study published in New Scientist magazine showed that it prevented hangover symptoms completely. Vitamin B3 (Niacin) - The vitamin B3 binds to the acetaldehyde molecule in alcohol transporting it out of the system. Sources: Wholegrain bread, breakfast cer...
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Welcome to the Holistic Living Blog
2007-03-23 21:22:00
Hello and welcome to the Holistic Living Blog ! My name is Christina, I'm the manager of Mellow Therapy Centre and I'm your host here at the Holistic Living Blog. As you can see, I'm only just getting started but this blog will cover a range of topics based around a holistic view of life. I'll talk about nutrition, massage, reflexology, meditation and how to deal with stress in his hectic world. If you have any questions or want to let me know your thoughts then please drop me an email at christina@mellow.ie. That's all for now, enjoy your stay! Chris.
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