16 Simple Ways to Improve Your Health Today (Page 3)

12. Write down at least 10 things for which you are grateful. Increasing amounts of research show that gratitude builds better health and happiness.

13. Eliminate at least one item from your life that contains toxic chemicals (all commercially-available dryer sheets, almost every type of commercial laundry soap sold in grocery stores, dish soap, “air fresheners,” etc.) For essential items, choose a natural option instead. (See: 10 Cancer-Causers to Remove from Your Home)

14. Do something nice for someone. Years ago my husband and I were out in a restaurant in Pemberton, BC, Canada. When we asked for the bill we learned that it had been paid by a gentleman with whom we’d had a lovely conversation shortly after arriving. It not only made our day, we still think back with fondness about this kind man and how it gave us more faith in the goodness of people. You don’t even have to know the person for whom you do something nice.

15. Dry skin brush. Dry skin brushing in small circles with a natural bristled brush, working from your extremities toward your heart boosts your blood circulation and the movement of lymph through your body to help eliminate toxic waste buildup in your tissues while boosting your energy.

16. Soak in a warm bath with Epsom salts. The magnesium in Epsom salts absorbs through your skin and helps relax your muscles and reduce pain levels while contributing to your heart health.

What will you do today to upgrade your health?

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Justin M.

1:01PM PST on Mar 7, 2013

Thanks

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Dale O.

8:22AM PDT on Jul 31, 2012

Interesting article. Nature is always close by, so is the river and walks by there are tranquil and calming. Also walks by the forest on a dirt rural road which is also a mere ten minutes away.

Salads are delightful as long as they are not laden with toxic chemicals/pesticides. Drinking water certainly helps. Water on its own or herbal tea later on in the day.

Getting more sleep is advantageous especially since my hours are somewhat reversed often getting to sleep anywhere from three to seven in the morning. There are so many things one can do for improving one's health without a lot of stress or effort involved.

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Joan R.

7:39AM PDT on Jun 21, 2012

I already do a number of these things. I think I'll go eat a bowl of cherries now and think about how many more I can incorporate into my life.

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Adrienne B.

11:23AM PDT on Jun 16, 2012

Thank you for the information! I've already started drinking more water and eating fresh fruit more, but I'm definitely going to try some other things on this list.