Top Tips for Better Health

By Rebecca Alliker

1. Hydrate Yourself.
Drink plenty of water. Your body needs 2 litres of water a day. It will replenish your system and help to flush out toxins, making you feel more alert and your skin look radiant.

2. Get Your Daily Portions.
We all know by now that we need at least 5 portions of fruit and vegetables a day. Make sure that you get yours today and don’t think that you will start tomorrow or next week… Berries are particularly rich in antioxidants, which help to restore balance to your body when you have overdone it for a while.

3. Eat Organic.
No-one wants to be eating unnecessary pesticides and chemicals, but often people become overwhelmed by information or think its too expensive. So pick one product that you buy regularly and buy it organic from now on. Always buy organic carrots and root vegetables, as they are often the most contaminated of the fruit and vegetables.

4. Go Natural.
Remove all of the unnecessary chemicals from your bathroom. Your skin doesn’t benefit from them and they overload your system, making it harder for your body to function. There are plenty of fantastic alternatives that really do feed your skin, search them out.

5. Body Brush.
Body brushing is excellent for your skin. It helps to break up fatty deposits, aids in lymphatic drainage and stimulates your circulation as well as exfoliating your skin. Use a natural fibre body brush to brush the body, following the direction of the heart, do this each morning before showering.

6. Smile.
When you are feeling down or are having a bad day, just smile. Try it now. When you smile it’s hard to stay glum. Just keep on smiling and you will soon feel better.

7. Get Fresh.
Open the windows or step outside and take a deep breath of fresh air. This will help your lungs to remove its unwanted matter and make you feel fresher and more alert. What are you waiting for?

8. Move Your Body.
The lymphatic system is one of the key areas of detoxification and relies on the movement of your muscles to do its job. Sedentary lifestyles can lead to congestion in this area. So go for a gentle stroll, climb the stairs or get dancing to your favourite CD and think of all those toxins your will be removing.

9. Take Five.
Relax and recuperate, take time for yourself to do whatever you fancy. Whether it’s to catch up with friends, watch a film, read a book or our personal favourite; a long soak in the bath.

10. Go To Bed.
Your body does most of its repair work whilst you are sleeping. So make sure you are getting regular sleep. We would advise you to keep a window open if possible, so that the air remains fresh and your sleep more peaceful.

Rebecca Alliker
Kaniker Natural Health
http://www.kanikernaturalhealth.co.uk