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LIFESTYLE

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YOUR SUMMER MORNING ROUTINE

By Michelle L Raymond

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

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

Brush your teeth Eat breakfast Have a great day!
Brushing your teeth first thing in the morning With the new and increasingly popular
cleans out all the bacteria and plaque build- intermittent fasting fad, many people For more ideas, visit
up that occurs overnight. are more inclined to miss breakfasts and www.michellelraymond.com

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