Start your day with hot water and lemon juice. This combination will kick start your digestive system, support your liver and enhance your skin and set you up for the day.
Body brush every morning before your shower. Start at your feet and brush upwards towards your heart in long sweeping motions. Even 5 mins a day will create better circulation, smoother skin and increased energy in the morning.
Prepare before bed and eat in the morning
Handful of oats in a bowl + warm water, add 4 tbsp of organic bio yoghurt, add 2 tbsp of ground seed mix. Grate one apple, add any ground nuts or dried fruit of your choice and leave on sideboard overnight. Add fresh berries or banana before you eat.
Consider using more natural household cleaning products such as Ecover, Method and Biocare. These brands are less toxic and gentler on your home, hands and the environment.
You can also try white vinegar and essential oils such as lavender, tea tree or eucalyptus (avoid all essential oils when pregnant unless advised by doctor).
Avoid body and beauty products that contain parabens and sulphates tp reduce your risk of disease. Some experts believe that up to 60% of what you put on your skin will be absorbed.
Adding herbs and spices such tumeric, ginger, garlic, rosemary, cinnamon and chilli to your cooking will enhance digestion and act as anti microbial and anti inflammatory helpers.
To reduce wind and digestive discomfort try chewing fennel seeds or making them into a tea.
Add cinnamon to your porridge on a cold day to warm you from your inside out.