July 1, 2021

 A specific way of breathing might help keep your stomach from feeling the effects of stress or anxiety. Try taking deep breaths from your diaphragm that expand your abdomen. This activates the autonomic nervous system and makes your GI tract less sensitive to stimuli that could cause an upset stomach. Source Link 

Summer is salad time but make sure you’re eating one that’s good for you. A taco salad can pack as much fat as a cheeseburger and a chef’s salad is often loaded with processed meats and cheese that’s high in saturated fat. And that Caesar salad is usually topped with a heavy, creamy high-calorie dressing, so order it on the side and use the dressing sparingly. Source Link 

You can make a weekend seem longer by making every day or each hour a discovery for you. That might be a two-day getaway to a new place out of town or staying close to home to explore new neighborhoods, try new restaurants or read a new book. That time seems to last longer because your brain is focused on collecting unfamiliar information into a memory. Source Link