Youve had a long day, and youre stressed and frazzled from work, kids, your partnerlife!
Thank goodness all the latest news about red wine boasts its antioxidants and its potential memory-protecting and anti-aging properties.
And whats more relaxing than a beautiful glass of jewel-colored deliciousness?
Plus, it occurs nearlytwice as oftenin women.
It can spark hot flashes and night sweats.
When your body is thrown off kilter, it goes to work to get you back into balance.
If you are perimenopausal or menopausal, your body can miss the mark when striving for balance.
It can disrupt sleep.
When your body is out of its normal state of homeostasis, it cant relax.
Not sleeping well can causeyou guessed itmore anxiety, creating a vicious cycle.
It’s a slippery slope.
I give a shot to do this!
This includes any beeping, vibrating, or buzzing that goes along with said gadget.
I recommend a solid hour at minimum, and three hours before bed being ideal.
Power up a diffuser.
Have a healthy nightcap.
it’s possible for you to make it dairy-free with almond or coconut milk.
This is not only relaxing to your digestive system, it also strengthens your immune system.
Don’t forget to breathe.
Instead, the majority of people I meet tend to breathe shallowly.
I love to use Dr. Weils 4-7-8 breath technique.
I like to do this either in a chair or seated on the floor.
Do this cycle 3 or 4 times.
Be thankful on paper.
A gratitude list never fails to take me down a few notches.
We dont need science to tell us that gratitude goes a long way for a positive, less-anxious state-of-mind!
She is the author of theSuperwoman RXandThe 21-Day Belly Fix.
