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Lifestyle

your

summer

morNiNg

routiNe

B y m iche LL e L r a ymo N d

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

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