Tips for Healthy Summer Living

Summer is the perfect time to improve your health, and we’ve listed a few simple changes that are super easy to make.

• Eat more berries as they are loaded with antioxidants and have plenty of fibre, helping to keep cholesterol levels low, and they taste great too!
• Reduce your stress levels by cultivating a garden, or if space is limited plant up a few flowerpots or a flower box. The mere act of putting your hands in soil is grounding and can help relieve mental and physical stress.
• If you don’t already, start to floss every single day. Flossing reduces oral bacteria, improving overall body health. Not sure how to floss correctly? We can help you so please just ask for some practical advice.
• While the weather is nice, get outside to exercise by taking a nature walk, playing games with the kids or going on a hike. Being outdoors and in the fresh air and sunshine is an instant mood booster.
• Use your vacation time to really unwind which can help to lower your blood pressure and heart rate, and reduce stress hormones like cortisol.
• Protect your eyes with good quality sunglasses that block out at least 99{3d585583018c717d513cb33366d157a7c4fd7dc5b884eb635a3412899d7c7b31} of ultraviolet rays. Wearing sunglasses helps prevent cataracts and wrinkles.