Get some (quality) sleep
While it’s important to get
enough sleep, it’s also important to get
quality
sleep. Unfortunately, certain activities, foods and drinks before bed
can keep you from getting the high quality Z’s you deserve. Here are the
top offenders to be aware of:
Laptop and TV screens: the artificial light these gadgets produce has
been shown to suppress the production of melatonin in the brain, so
make it a habit to turn power these down at least an hour before
bedtime.
High fat, high protein and spicy foods: eat any of these before bedtime and you’ll likely be tossing and turning for hours.
Alcohol and caffeine: it goes without saying that caffeinated
beverages can keep you up at night, so put a lid on all caffeinated
drinks at least 6 hours before bed. Alcohol on the other hand may make
you feel sleepy at first, but research shows that consumption before
bedtime can disrupt sleep and lead to middle of the night awakenings.
Get Moving
Let’s be honest: cold weather is more likely to inspire nights
cuddled on the couch with a cup of hot cocoa than vigorous cardio
activity. But that doesn’t mean you have an excuse to take a hiatus from
your exercise routine! Get motivated to move this winter by switching
it up. Do you miss running outside with your friends in the summer? Try
signing up for group exercise classes to get you through the winter.
Sick of doing the same boring routine at the gym? Sign up for a
one-on-one personal training session to get new ideas for ways to get
fit. Consider any type of exercise to be a form of mild torture? Make
exercise fun by trying any one of these at home
dance video games, no coordination required! Regardless of what you choose, just make sure that you MOVE!
Take your Isotonix ®
Whether you’re partial to Isotonix® Vitamin D with K2, OPC-3®, or
Beauty Blend, it’s more important now than ever that you remember to
take it! Dry winter air is a breeding ground for all sorts of germs, so
make sure to support your health during cold and flu season by
incorporating
Isotonix supplements into your morning routine.
Drink more water
Water helps keep you energized, your skin hydrated, and regulates
almost all the functions of your body. So why aren’t you drinking more
of it? This winter, make it a habit to drink more H
2O by
replacing at least one sugary or caffeinated beverage with water,
keeping a water bottle on your desk at all times, and sipping at least 8
ounces with every snack or meal.
Show germs who’s boss
Here’s a scary fact: cold and flu-causing germs can live on surfaces
for up to 48 hours! To keep yourself from getting infected, take five
minutes each day and wipe down every surface you touch with
disinfecting wipes. Make
sure you don’t forget about your keyboard, cellphone, briefcases and
handbags; these have been shown to harbor more bacteria than a toilet
seat!
To stay healthy year-round, all it takes are small adjustments to our
daily routine. What are your favorite tips or tricks for staying
healthy in the winter?
