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<strong>BLUSH</strong> | HEALTH & FITNESS<br />
ASK!<br />
Healing African Golden<br />
Milk<br />
This delicious hot drink is very satisfying<br />
and nourishing, perfect for first thing in<br />
the morning. The powers of turmeric and<br />
African cayenne pepper are immense:<br />
They both assist digestions, and turmeric is<br />
detoxifying and anti-inflammatory, whilst<br />
cayenne pepper relieves congestion and<br />
improves circulation.<br />
Let me help you<br />
with your health and<br />
fitness goals...<br />
A<br />
s a fitness and<br />
health professional<br />
I get asked all the<br />
time ‘how can I stay<br />
fit and healthy?’ –<br />
and most people<br />
believe it to be<br />
a really massive change of lifestyle – but<br />
actually, it really is simpler than that.<br />
One of the most important things is to<br />
consider what you are putting into your<br />
body. Eat really healthily! But this does not<br />
mean you cannot treat yourself to some of<br />
the foods and drinks you enjoy – just not all<br />
the time and not in high quantities.<br />
When it comes to exercising, although<br />
we all know what we are meant to do, it<br />
often seems too much hard work. If you<br />
set yourself goals to stay in shape or to lose<br />
weight, and choose an exercise you actually<br />
enjoy then you are more likely to stick to it.<br />
What if I told you that exercise can<br />
completely reset your mood? I have had<br />
the most chaotic and emotional year<br />
dealing with personal family issues and the<br />
one thing I credit for getting me through<br />
the trauma is exercising. The benefit<br />
of exercising on your mental health is<br />
exceptional. When you exercise, your body<br />
releases endorphins – these endorphins<br />
trigger positivity in the entire body...<br />
enough of a positive feeling to keep you<br />
going even during the toughest times.<br />
Form a good habit and try a daily<br />
20-30-minute exercise routine to combat<br />
negativity; this, alongside a nutritious<br />
diet can work wonders for your overall<br />
wellbeing.<br />
My top 3 exercises to encourage<br />
happy feelings are:<br />
1<br />
Running – outdoor running is<br />
the best. It is free, you don’t need<br />
a kit, just a pair of good trainers.<br />
You always feel amazing out in<br />
nature breathing fresh air.<br />
2<br />
Dancing – you could try a<br />
dance-based class like Zumba or<br />
Barre. But just dancing in your<br />
own home for twenty minutes<br />
every day is a great start. I encourage any<br />
form of daily movement.<br />
3<br />
Yoga – you enter a more<br />
relaxed state when you<br />
practise yoga. You also spend<br />
time breathing and being<br />
present... try a YouTube session or<br />
your local gym for group classes.<br />
This recipe makes two cups<br />
Ingredients:<br />
200ml, milk (I use coconut or almond milk)<br />
1/2 Tsp, grounded turmeric<br />
A pinch, cayenne pepper<br />
1/2 Tsp, grated ginger<br />
A pinch, black pepper<br />
1 Tbsp, raw honey<br />
Method:<br />
1. Combine all ingredients in a small milk<br />
pan on medium heat until milk is hot – be<br />
careful not to burn!<br />
2. Strain and serve in a tea cup.<br />
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the one thing I<br />
credit for getting me<br />
through the trauma<br />
is exercising<br />
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<strong>BLUSH</strong> | WINTER <strong>2019</strong> 93
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