When I was a little girl my grandpa used to make me tea with honey, lemon juice, and a little whiskey whenever I was sick. He wouldn’t make me a whole cup, just about five sips worth. Now, it turns out tea and citrus is a good combo.
Apparently, drinking green tea with a little lemon helps your body get more of the antioxidants from the lemon. So next time you’re having tea, squeeze a little lemon in.
Most people diet in order to lose weight. We all want to be skinny. But there are better reasons to watch what we eat. Our health is more important than being skinny. And living longer is also a better option. Science keeps proving that calorie restriction (with adequate nutrition) increases lifespan.
A recent 20-year study of rhesus monkeys revealed that after 20 years of moderate calorie restriction 80% of the monkeys in the test group (restricted calories) were still alive while only 50% of the control group (no calorie restriction) were still alive. T
That doesn’t definitely mean the same is true for humans, but I’d like that extra 30% chance at life, myself.
It’s not Regis Philbin’s Millionaire. It’s real life. We are a society so caught up in email that we don’t always touch base with our friends via phone. This weekend pick a time to call an old friend and just enjoy having a leisurely conversation.
Self Massage is cheap and requires no special equipment. It’s a good way to help you distress at the end of the day.
Try some techniques the Maya Clinic Health Letter listed:
Eye Palms: Rub hands together and cover eyes with warm palms. Hold for 30 seconds.
Rub Ears: Use thumb and index finger on each hand to gently rub your outer ears.
Shoulder Rub: Using your right hand rub the left side of your neck, shoulder and upper back. Repeat on the other side.