Helping Yourself

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• Walk instead of driving, take she stairs instead of the lift

• Yoga, Tai Chi, Qigong, Pilates - whatever you enjoy

• Check out my qigong videos and docs

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Eat well

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• Have a wide range of fresh food, in season and preferably grown nearby

• Cook your own food - it's healthier and usually much cheaper

• Keep the evening meal light and early if possible

• Have trouble controlling your weight?  Consider the Fast Diet.   Intermittent fasting is recommended by many doctors because it can give dramatic, lasting improvement in weight along with a healthy diet, helps the body to resist infection and much more. 

• Stay away from chilled drinks, especially with meals, and avoid sugary food and even sweeteners

•  Eat and drink in moderation and read food labels. You may be surprised!

•  Take time to really enjoy your food at mealtimes, and notice when you have eaten enough. It could be earlier than you think!​

 

Breathe Properly

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•  Breathing can profoundly affect your mood, blood pressure, heart health and oxygen supply to tissues and brain

•  Get into the habit of nose breathing. Keep your mouth closed whenever you remember

•  Allow your breathing to slow down

•  If you are anxious or stressed, breathe out slowly and sink your attention to your lower abdomen

 

Remember what you enjoy in life

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•  Make a list of your favourite films, music, animals, people, smells, places, then use some reminders.  A photo at your desk, contacting friends, putting on some good music - all of these can help you remember the good things in life

• Notice how good you feel when you help someone.  Great, isn't it?

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