A colorful way to keep aches and pains at bay!
To stay limber and ache-free, head outside a few times weekly to take in the breathtaking beauty (and amazing colors!) of a rainbow or sunset. A UC Berkeley study found that awe-inspiring sights signal the immune system to decrease its production of pain-triggering pro-inflammatory cytokines.
Green
Deepen sleep with nature views
Taking a few minutes each evening to gaze at a lush, green view (whether you pause to admire your favorite nature photo or pop outside to see a pretty evergreen in your own yard) could help you doze off up to 50% faster, according to research out of the Netherlands. That’s because “green scenes” activate a branch of nerves called the parasympathetic nervous system. This promotes sleep by relaxing muscles, spurring the release of calming brain waves, slowing heart rate and lowering blood pressure.
OR TOUCH A PLANT! Giving your indoor plants a little TLC just before heading to bed is an easy way to drift off 30 minutes faster. Austrian investigators say touching living plants quickly calms a busy brain, plus it soothes sleep-disrupting tension and anxiety so you can sink into slumber.
Orange
Sharpen focus with a citrus sniff
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