We’re all busy with our daily lives which leaves very little room for exercise, focusing on your diet or relationships, children and fitting in a social life. Why not learn 5 quick-fix body tricks that you can use in your day-to-day life that will keep you switched on and in ‘go’ mode.
1. Are you stressed at work? – Ditch the herbal and decaf tea and have an old-fashioned cup of tea. Did you know that the ingredients in black tea have been proven to reduce levels of the stress hormone cortisol faster tan other hot drinks?
2. Suck some peppermints – Do this while having a bikini wax and the whole experience may feel less painful. Really. Researches at the Sense of Smell Institute in New York found that inhaling peppermint helped people endure pain for longer.
3. Think happy thoughts – This may be your ticket to avoid holiday bugs in the summer. Research shows that people with positive emotions are 34% less likely to become ill when exposed to a virus. Well that’s just another good excuse to ogle the pool boy.
4. PMS making you bad-tempered – Are you moodier than Mel B an Eddie Murphy convention? Then switch KitKats for Cheerios. We know what you’re thinking – that carbs will boat you – but complex carbs in wholegrain food help regulate your blood sugar levels and prevent PMS.
5. Bloated tummy? – Try a spinning class. Cycling for just 30 minutes will deflate your balloon belly. It will also make you feel like a virtuous gum-goer.”