We decided to dust off this older story with a great solution. We all want to strengthen our immunity, and while diet and exercise are a big part of that, there is another thing you can do to bolster your defense: nasal breathing. According to human performance specialist and … [Read more...] about Breathe more through your nose to help your immune system
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This 3-day routine will give your gut a proper cleansing
In both ancient Ayurveda and modern medicine, the importance of gut health as a staple of our physical and mental health has never been clearer. If you want to give your gut a reboot so that it can work optimally for you, here is a routine you can follow that will give your gut a … [Read more...] about This 3-day routine will give your gut a proper cleansing
Parsnips are in season. Here’s how to best enjoy this healthy root veggie
We’re all about eating seasonally at the Optimist Daily, and with the winter months here, a whole bunch of root veggies are now in season. Amongst those root veggies is the parsnip, which looks a bit like a white carrot. Let’s take a look at the amazing health benefits of … [Read more...] about Parsnips are in season. Here’s how to best enjoy this healthy root veggie
Running in the winter? These 6 tips will help keep you safe
Since the coronavirus pandemic began, data from the fitness app Fitbit reveals that more users are opting for stress-relieving and non-gym related fitness actives, including running. If you belong to this group of runners and enjoy logging your miles outdoors, you probably … [Read more...] about Running in the winter? These 6 tips will help keep you safe
Can you “sweat out” a cold? Here’s what the experts say
Chances are someone has told you that you can reduce the length of a cold by “sweating it out,” but how accurate is this advice? Is it actually possible to sweat out a cold? And is it safe? According to family medicine physician David Cutler, M.D., the short answer is no. No … [Read more...] about Can you “sweat out” a cold? Here’s what the experts say