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Daily Health Tips Update for Saturday, September 4: Turn on the TV and watch for a few minutes... you’re sure to see at least one commercial for a prescription drug that promises to bring you out of the doldrums (albeit with a few inconvenient side effects that we won’t go into here). That’s one option, but it’s usually only recommended for people who are really suffering. When you’re only dealing with occasional bad day here and there, there are a few natural health options that can help make you feel better (without any adverse side effects!).
- Get some exercise. The natural act of getting your heartbeat up through exercise—even a 30-minute walk—will not only make you feel better physically, you’ll feel better mentally. There is a strong connection between physical well-being and mental well-being.
- Clean up your living quarters. If you get home and all you see are stacks of dirty dishes, bills on the table and a to-do list with nothing checked off, get to work clearing up your space. It’s hard to relax and feel content when you’re constantly confronted with clutter.
- Listen to your favorite album. Whether it’s classical or country, hip-hop or rock, listening to music has also been shown to have a calming effect on the mind, activating the part of the brain responsible for feelings of happiness. It also calms the body, lowering blood pressure, heart rate, stress hormone levels, and it might even make you smarter!
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