Health Hacks: 10 Ways to simplify your life

Karen GEORGE

23 Apr 2015

updated the 6 October 2015 à 23:08

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Detox & aid digestion
The first thing you should do every morning is drink a glass of warm water with lemon squeeze. This gets your insides going, with the lemon acting as an anti-bacterial agent, destroying bacteria and cleansing your digestive system.
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Cure migranes
Next time you've got a pounding headache, don't reach for the Aspirin. A sweeter, more palatable solution would be grape juice, specifically red grapes. Drink a glass without sugar or sweetener (as this contributes to migranes) and you're good to go.
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Stabilize blood sugar levels
However you like your coffee, adding one tablespoon of coconut oil to your morning fix can help stabilize your blood sugar levels for the whole day. No more mid day slumps for you!
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Boost your metabolism
Want to lose fat and get a good night's rest at the same time? Then sleep in a room with cool temperatures. The ideal temperatures would be 19 to 24 degrees Celcius.
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Fight fatigue
If you're feeling the mid-day slump or find yourself counting down the hours till nap time, it's time to eat an avocado. The vegetable is loaded with potassium, omega-3 fatty acids, folate, and fiber. The high antioxidants also means it helps transport red blood cells better, thus increasing your oxygen intake and making you feel more invigorated.
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Beat the blues
Feeling blue? Cheer up with a banana! The fruit is rich in potassium and is known for its anti-depressant qualities. The high levels of tryptophan is converted into serotonin, the neurotransmitter in the brain that decides if we're happy or sad.
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Clear a stuffed nose
We can all agree that the inability to smell or breathe through our noses is not a pleasant experience. But don't wait till the flu tablets kick in. Relieve the pressure in your sinus by pushing your tongue against the roof of your mouth and pressing a finger between your eyebrows at the same time.
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Get rid of acne
You don't need fancy, wallet-empyting beauty products to reduce that blemish when a simple home product like toothpaste can work wonders. Simply dab a bit of the stuff on the angry spot before bed and leave it overnight. The pimple should be gone by morning. It should be noted that white paste should be used instead of the gel.
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Lower breast cancer risk
Get off the couch and start walking if you want to reduce your risk of breast cancer! Studies have shown that women who walk for 30 minutes a day are less likely to fall prey to the disease than their counterparts who don't. Exercise reduces estrogen which fuels breast cancer growth.
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Soothe a sore throat
Sore throats are unpleasant, we know. And remedies like gargling salt water are even more off putting. Luckily we've got marshmallows to the rescue! Soothe your aching throat with these soft, confectionary treats that cushion the soreness of your throat with each swallow.

Your body, your health. Here are some simple solutions and quick tricks to boost your overall well-being

We never appreciate our health more than when we fall sick and can’t eat or can’t breathe through our noses. Staying healthy isn’t easy in this day and age. Sure we can eat clean, maintain a balanced diet and sweat it out at the gym, but how many of us have the dedication and willpower to pull through? There, there, we’re not here to browbeat your attempt at the #fitspo lifestyle but we do have some quick tips and tricks for when you’re feeling under the weather but don’t want to reach for the pills or make that arduous trip to the doctors.

We’ve compiled a list of 10 easy health hacks that utilize natural remedies and don’t require much effort to improve your overall well-being and maybe even keep you around planet Earth for that much longer.

Your ticket to better health begins now – read on!

Karen George

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