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NEW YEAR, NEW MIND
We wake up in the morning feeling sluggish and tired. Inevitably, we begin pondering how we’re going to successfully manage our workload and get through the grind of another day. The day has barely started yet we’re already in a bad mood. We’re all guilty of having mornings like this. As a result, Healthy Living is introducing several powerful ways to enhance your mood and stimulate your mind.
Activities You Can Do Throughout The Day
In the morning …
Go for a walk within 30 minutes of waking up. Sunlight is powerful and can enhance your energy and focus. It also increases brain activity and alertness. Simply put, it stimulates your brain much more than a light bulb or cup of coffee ever could.
In the afternoon
Take a very brief nap during your lunch break. German researchers discovered that taking a sixminute nap can improve memory. It can also provide the ultimate pick-me-up from that dreaded feeling of afternoon fatigue. You may also want to sneak in a crossword puzzle or Sudoku.
In the evening
Make your bedroom as dark as possible. That may mean shutting off your cell phone, television, and laptop. Oh, the horror! However, when your brain gets deep sleep, it feels supercharged by morning.
Sources: askmen.com/sports/health_200/215_mens_health. htmlabcnews.go.com/Health/MindMoodCommunity/ways-mindsharp/story?id=15497115
Expose Yourself To Scents
The following scents can boost your productivity and mood at work.
Lemon. Lemon has calming properties for those dreary times you’re feeling angry or anxious.
Lavendar. Lavendar is an essential oil that helps control emotion stress. It has a shooting effect on nerves and also treats headaches and migranes.
Jasmine. This is commonly used as an antidepressant and is known for bolstering feelings of confidence, optimism, and revitalized energy.
Rosemary. It contains properties that help relieve physical exhaustion and mental fatigue.
Cinnamon. Cinnamon has stimulating properties that fight mental fatigue and improve concentration and focus.
Peppermint. Peppermint is ideal when you’re trying to solve difficult problems because it invigorates the mind and promotes clear thinking. Source: entrepreneur.com/article/224575
Sights To See
Feasting your eyes on beautiful sights will definitely enhance your mood.
• There are few things more adorable in life than your pet. Play with your pet, or if you’re at work, take a few minutes to look at some of your pet’s most memorable photos. You’re sure to get a warm and fuzzy feeling.
• Try smiling at someone. Chances are, he or she will smile back. Seeing someone smile at you is extremely heartwarming.
• Dust off your old photo album and reminisce about some of the most beautiful destinations you’ve visited. Or, you can surf the Internet and find pictures of some of the most picturesque places around the world.
• Take a walk in a local park. Seeing the abundance of plant life and wildlife Mother Nature provides helps improve mental health.
Dr. Johnson and Dr. Boardman are part of a group of trained surgeons performing minimally invasive surgeries with the use of robotic technologies. One of the procedures is TIF.
Transoral Incisionless Fundoplication (TIF) treats the underlying cause of GERD without incisions. This innovative procedure uses the EsophyX device to reconstruct the antireflux valve and restore the body’s natural protection against reflux.
TIF is performed under general anesthesia and requires patients not to eat or drink several hours prior to the procedure. The procedure itself generally takes less than an hour.
Typically, patients can go home the following day as well as return to work and most normal activities within a few days.
For more information regarding this minimally invasive procedure, along with other surgical procedures performed by the group, please visit our website: www.MidFloridaSurgical.com
TIF: AN INCISIONLESS SURGICAL SOLUTION FOR GERD If you have heartburn more than once a week, you may have chronic acid reflux, or Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD). Heartburn is the most common symptom, but you may also experience:
• Regurgitation
• Pain or discomfort in chest
• Trouble sleeping
• Dysphagia (difficulty swallowing)
• Frequent swallowing
• Persistent cough
• Intolerance of certain foods and liquids
• Gas and bloating
• Excessive clearing of the throat
• Excessive salivation
• Hoarseness or laryngitis
• Asthma or asthma-like symptoms
• Dental erosions or therapy-resistant gum disease or inflammation
