All of the staff here at Green Lake Chiropractic & Nutritional Healing would like to wish you a happy holidays with friends, family and loved ones.
Cranberries are more than just a tart and tasty meal accompaniment. A rich source of vitamin C and dietary fiber, cranberries are packed with healthy antioxidants and are used traditionally to help prevent urinary tract infections. Recent studies have also linked consumption of cranberries and cranberry juice with healthy cholesterol levels, improved gastrointestinal health, and the prevention of kidney stones—all good reasons to increase your intake no matter what the season.
When purchasing fresh cranberries, look for those that are a deep color and firm to the touch. They can be used in a variety of ways, including in breads and muffins or as a cold or warm relish.
Breathing exercises are a natural and effective way to reduce stress, maintain focus and feel energized. Exhaling completely is a useful practice that is especially easy to learn—it can promote deeper breathing and better health.
Simply take a deep breath, let it out effortlessly, and then squeeze out a little more. Doing this regularly will help build up the muscles between your ribs and your exhalations will soon become deeper and longer. Start by performing this exhalation exercise consciously, and before long it will become a healthy, unconscious habit.
Stress can negatively impact your mood, social interactions but more importantly your physical health. With time constraints, packed schedules and too many commitments on top of the already busy holiday planning, it’s easy to become overwhelmed and stressed out.
To stay balanced, relaxed and calm, it’s necessary every so often to regroup, decompress and focus on yourself.