Monday, January 14, 2008

4 Healthy Ways to Start Your Day

Try these tips to getting off to a healthy start, courtesy of Alice D. Domar, PhD, director of the Mind/Body Center for Women's Health at Boston IVF, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Beth Israel Deacones Medical Center.

  • Reach for the sky. Stretching your body when you wake up is a wonderful way to loosen joints and increase flexibility.
  • Indulge in a water massage. Use your morning shower to cleanse your body and mind and use the pressure of the warm water to stimulate your muscles.
  • Break the fast. Fuel yourself with a high -fiber breakfast that includes whole grains, fruit and low-fat protein
  • Wake up your metabolisim. Exercising in the morning energizes your body - helping you feel good about yourself all day.

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