This are five important things everyone should do every morning and stay healthy…
Oil Pull
Before you start saying “oil pulling is
so 2014,” hear me out. I grind my teeth at night, and I know I’m not
alone in this. In addition to the possible oral health benefits, oil
pulling exercises a stiff jaw to alleviate pain, forces you to get up 20
minutes earlier, and acts as a chemical-free mouthwash.
Stretch
While I oil pull, I stretch. I take this
time to relax, meditate a bit, and warm up my body for the day. If I
have time or get up early enough, I go to yoga or do a few Sun
Salutations in my room. I know I’ll be in a desk chair all day, so I try
to carve out some time to always get a good stretch session in.
Drink Lemon Water
A room-temperature glass of lemon water
has tons of health benefits: alongside improved hydration, you’ll get a
vitamin C boost for glowing skin, a metabolism boost, and a mood boost.
Care For Your Skin
I don’t have an extreme 11-step Korean
skin care routine, but I do have a pretty solid lineup for my skin. I
cleanse my skin with Dermalogica Special Cleansing Gel and my
Clarisonic, then tone, apply serum, and moisturize. Twice a week, I use a
peel, and three times a week, I use a retexturizing scrub. And you know
what? I never knew my skin could be this good! The byproduct of this is
that I now look forward to waking up (don’t judge me) to go through my
skin care routine.
Take Vitamins
I take B12 for energy, omega-3 for mood
and muscle health, and vitamin E for hair, skin, and nails. If I’m
drinking my vitamins in a shake, I use Vega One powder mixed with some
coconut milk. At the risk of sounding like your mom, take your vitamins!
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