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LIFESTYLE

YOUR

SUMMER

MORNING

ROUTINE

BY MICHELLE L RAYMOND

Unfortunately,
many people are
not mindful of their
habits, especially in
the morning rush.

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tarting your day off well can set a good take DeeP breatHs anD trY as dinners are often a social event. However,
tone for the rest of the day. Here are some YoGa asanas (Postures) breakfast should be rated higher than your
Ssome simple things to do to get each day The best time to meditate is early in the evening meal in terms of digestion, gut health
off to a good start. morning when the air is still clean. Adding a and overall well-being. Going to bed with a full
few yoga poses or a good flow routine gets stomach is never a good idea. Neither is starting
Wake uP WitH tHe sunrise your digestive, lymphatic and cardiovascular a busy day on an empty one.
A challenge that turned into a blessing for me systems working optimally. By doing this, you
was early morning feeds with my baby boy. It can increase the flow of oxygen to your brain, so Do sometHinG tHat makes
was difficult waking up at 4 am to feed him, not only will you feel more energised, but you’ll Your soul HaPPY
but once he fell asleep again and the sun was also feel calm and clear-headed. Listen to good music, eat breakfast outside in
rising, it was the most beautiful, calm and the garden or play with your children before
tranquil time. Everyone was still sleeping, Drink a CuP oF Warm Water starting work.
the birds were starting to wake up, and the WitH lemon
colours outside in that early morning light This is a great way to get your digestive juices Regardless of what happens during the day,
were incredible! It also gave me a bit of me- going before breakfast. It is also great for you’ve started it in the best way possible!
time. regulating your metabolism, which enables the
efficient breakdown of foods. Have a great day!
brusH Your teetH
Brushing your teeth first thing in the morning eat breakFast
cleans out all the bacteria and plaque build- With the new and increasingly popular For more ideas, visit
up that occurs overnight. intermittent fasting fad, many people are more www.michellelraymond.com
inclined to miss breakfasts and not dinner,

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