Love thy body … in 30 easy ways
Take a holistic approach to your health and wellbeing with these
simple and all-encompassing tips. Here's a little taster...
1. Have some probiotics
A recent survey found that a whopping 66 per cent of Aussie women
are bothered by bloating, but naturopath Dee Arnold (laguzhealing.com.au) says introducing
probiotics and prebiotics into our diet each day could be the
solution. "Probiotics are good bacteria that keep the gut healthy
and free from the bad bacteria that increase inflammation and
pain," she says. Probiotics are indigestible food fibre, found in
things like wholegrains, bananas and honey, that feed the healthy
gut bacteria. Have 150 grams of probiotic yoghurt with a drizzle of
honey on muesli each morning to get your dose.
2. Drink black tea
Hold the milk next time you make a cuppa - research shows milk
neutralises the theaflavins and thearubigins in tea, which help aid
weight loss.
3. Lock in a Pap date
Book your two-yearly Pap smear near every second birthday - that
way you'll always remember when you're due for one. "We don't know
what's happening inside our bodies unless we have a Pap test,"
warns Kate Broun from the Cancer Council. "And even if you've
received the HPV vaccine, you still need to have Pap tests."
4. Bend your back
Ever noticed a stiff neck or pain between the shoulder blades? You
could be suffering from the "tech trap". "It refers to the injuries
that result from our addiction to gadgets," says physiotherapist
Karen Finnin (physios-online.com). Typing, texting and
cradling the phone on your shoulder are all culprits. Prevent pain
by arching your back over your office chair, or twisting to each
side five times every hour.
5. Up your iodine intake
Iodine deficiency is a rising health concern in Australia and can
lead to an enlarged thyroid gland, fatigue, slowed reflexes, as
well as mental retardation in children. Just two serves of fish,
plus some bread, eggs and dairy each week provides enough iodine
for most people. And swap everyday salt for the iodised
version.
There's plenty more where that came from - see the new issue
of Cosmopolitan Health for 25 extra tips.
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