Life hacks are quick and easy things that you can do to save time and money. They can also be simple things that can improve your everyday life and health.
Here are the best ten natural life hacks we’ve found that you can immediately incorporate into your daily routine to get you on your way to health sovereignty.
1) Start your day with lemon water
A glass of lemon water each morning helps flush out toxins from the previous day. Lemon water also balances pH levels, helps you lose weight, is an immune booster and even helps the digestive process1. Just squeeze in the juice of a lemon into a glass of water. You can also use 100% natural-grade lemon oil as well. It’s a simple, easy and great way to start off the morning.
2) Soothe an insect bite with a tea bag
If you experience an insect bite or sting, wet a tea bag and place it on the injection spot. Hold the tea bag on the bite for a few minutes for some natural pain relief. Another great natural item to have on hand for cuts, scrapes, burns, bug bites and/or minor skin infections is Sovereign Silver First Aid Gel Homeopathic Medicine.
3) Eat a cucumber for a sore throat
Instead of sucking on a lozenge or cough drop with artificial ingredients, try eating a cucumber instead. Cucumbers can replenish delicate fluid balance, as well as improve digestion, boost energy and many other health benefits2.
4) Choose a regular coffee over the fancier selections
Special coffee drinks can contain several hundred calories and could be the culprit for that unwanted weight that you can’t get rid of. For example, a Grande Caramel Brûlée Latte from your favorite coffee shop has 440 calories… yikes! An ordinary cup of coffee with skim milk has just a fraction of those calories. Skim milk is high in calcium and low in calories. Plus, you’ll be saving money in the process. Those fancy coffee drinks can really add up over time – in both calories and pennies!
5) Use baking soda to wash your produce
Baking soda is a great way to get rid of pesticides and dirt on your produce. Add a few teaspoons of baking soda to one or two cups of water. That’s it. Now you have a natural veggie scrub that you can use in a bowl or with a spray bottle. Just make sure you thoroughly rinse your produce after the wash.
6) Sleep better with lavender oil
A good night’s sleep is so important to our health and well-being3. If you have trouble falling to sleep at night, try this little trick. Place a few drops of lavender oil on a tissue and place the tissue inside your pillowcase before bedtime. Lavender helps increase relaxation and calmness, so you can fall asleep faster4.
7) Take the stairs
It’s tough to get the amount of exercise we need. Getting into the habit of taking the stairs rather than the elevator or escalator is a great way to get in some physical activity during the day, especially for those of us who sit a lot at work.
8) Laugh more
It turns out that laughter really may be the best medicine. Laughter can help reduce stress and soothe tension. Laughter can also improve your mood, give a boost to your immune system and even relieve pain5. If you have a commute, turn off the radio and play a comedic podcast instead. Or, try a humorous audiobook. It’s an easy way to turn that frustrating work commute into a fun ride.
9) Use onions and garlic to re-grow hair
If your hair is thinning, you may be tempted to try products that are filled with chemicals. Instead, try the produce section of your local grocery store. Onions and garlic have properties that may help with thinning hair or bald spots6. While the smell might not be ideal, the effects may make it all worthwhile.
10) Walk and stand more at work
Prolonged periods of sitting can increase obesity, poor posture and chronic pain. It can also increase your risk of death from cardiovascular disease and cancer7. If you can, try conducting meetings while walking – which helps to improve blood pressure and stress. A standing desk can help you be productive and still reduce the amount of time you sit during the day. Or simply take a walk on your lunch break.
It’s that easy! We all lead busy lives. While sweeping life changes are difficult to implement and sustain, these simple life hacks are small ways to adopt some healthy habits that can affect your life in positive ways.
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References:
https://gethealthyu.com/drink-lemon-water-every-day/
http://aprilcrowell.com/asian-medicine/cool-cucumbers-understanding-cucumbers-energetics/
https://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health-topics/sleep-deprivation-and-deficiency
https://www.thesleepdoctor.com/2018/08/07/the-relaxing-sleep-promoting-health-boosting-powers-of-lavender/
https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/stress-management/in-depth/stress-relief/art-20044456
https://www.hairlosscureguide.com/10-ways-you-can-use-onion-and-garlic-to-cure-hair-loss-and-baldness-naturally/
https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/adult-health/expert-answers/sitting/faq-20058005