Massage Envy Spa Tampa Bay Area
Tuesday, July 19, 2016
Steps Towards Healthy Living in the Summer
1. A berry boost!
Strawberries, blueberries, blackberries, anything that ends with berries are the key to improving your diet right away! Berries are filled with antioxidants which reduces illnesses and prevents tissue damage. In addition, berries contain a lot of fiber so they can even help lower cholesterol if you have a history of high cholesterol!
2. Get dirty
When you are feeling stressed out, plant a small garden or flower pots. It sounds strange, but the feeling of putting your hands in dirt relieves both mental and physical stress as well as making you feel grounded.
3. Floss is boss
We all know its hard to remember, but flossing everyday is essential to leading a healthier life. Floss removes oral bacteria which improves your overall body health. If you floss daily, you are already healthier than 80 percent of people!
4. Play outside
There are so many things you can do outside to exercise without even feel like your exercising. Have a day where you play football with your friends or family, go roller blading, or go for a swim. Doing an outdoor activity with family members and friends can even promote bonding time!
5. Eye see
Treat your eyes! Always protect your vision when you are out in the sun with UV ray sunglasses. Wearing sunglasses can prevent you from getting cataracts and wrinkles around the eyes. Also, if you are outside doing physical activities or doing lawn work, make sure you are wearing protective eye wear!
6. It's time to get away
Going on vacation or just getting away to relax can actually reduce your heart rate, blood pressure, and stress hormones! It's the summer so why not take advantage of it? If you don't have time to go away, enjoy a staycation with Massage Envy and get a massage which has similar effects as going on vacation.






