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Ten Steps For Summer
Below is an article that lists 10 steps helping one to keep both mentally and physically healthy. I would highly suggest giving it a try and see if you could do all 10 this summer.
Author: Kerry Randolph MD
Whether you are planning your vacation or a "staycation," don't forget to include planning for vibrant health.
Here are some ways you can choose mind-body-spirit wellness this summer. We chose things that are easy to do-you may even be able to complete the whole list before summer's end.
- Experience the rainbow in your meals and try to eat fresh foods of every color. You will maximize your vitamin and mineral intake.
- Invest $10 in reusable grocery bags. Join the Earth-friendly movement.
- Buy a great pair of walking shoes. Then walk 30-60 minutes a day - preferably in nature.
- Learn to deep-breathe. Practice it for 10 minutes a day.
- Find a way to forgive someone or something-and lose 10 pounds of emotional baggage.
- Get that colonoscopy, mammogram, Pap test or physical that you have been putting off.
- Perform one outrageous and random act of kindness.
- Sleep at least seven hours a night.
- Turn off the TV for one week and visit your local library instead.
- Connect daily with nature-feel the grass under your feet, the dirt under your hands, or marvel at the night sky.
Or better yet, create your own list. We wish you a happy and healthy summer.
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