Feeling good doesn’t have to cost the earth with these cheap-as-chips lifestyle hacks
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Has the cost-of-living crisis left you counting the pennies? This doesn’t mean your health has to suffer. You can improve your wellbeing with these purse-friendly tips and tricks that will leave you feeling on top form while sticking to a tight budget – all for less than a quid!
FIND YOUR INNER CALM
Achieve a little bit of zen, without signing up to a pricey Pilates class or having to remortgage your house for a luxury massage. Just download the free app NHS Thrive (thrive.uk.com/thrive-app). It’s designed to prevent and manage stress and anxiety, help you monitor your mood, and teach you relaxation techniques, such as meditation and deep-muscle relaxation. Jump in for a three-minute de-stress or use regularly to build resilience.
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RELIEVE PAIN
Turmeric contains curcumin, a natural pain reliever, and it’s also a proven fat-fighter, according to researchers at Tufts University in Boston. Add a pinch of ground turmeric into your morning smoothie.
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KEEP IT COOL
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Pop some fresh mint into your shopping basket. It’s rich in nutrients and antioxidants, and can help relieve IBS symptoms, nausea and indigestion. Take four large mint leaves and steep them in a mug of boiling water for a cuppa with zing. Or try chilled peppermint tea over ice when you’re having a hot flush, suggests Charlotte Hunter, nutritionist for Issviva. ‘Peppermint can help you feel chilled and calm during stressful moments.’
EAT TO BEAT MIGRAINES
To stave off the severity of a migraine or headache, munch on an apple. Just the smell helps to reduce pain, according to a study by the Smell and Taste Treatment and Research Foundation in the US. It’s thought that your brain becomes distracted by the pleasant fragrance, helping you to relax.
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GET FIRED UP
Add ginger to your meal for an instant health boost. Whether it’s grated over a chicken breast or chopped up and thrown over your veggie stir-fry, the fiery spice helps fight germs, calms nausea, soothes sore muscles and lowers blood sugar.COST3pPER SERVING
TURN BACK THE CLOCK
Try this face-brightening treatment. Mix two tablespoons of plain yogurt with the juice of one lemon (approx 45ml) and apply it to your cleansed face and neck. Let
