Christmas Countdown Day 14 Comfortable Soles

Christmas shopping can have your feet barking at the end of the day.  It is important to wear comfortable shoes or sneakers that will protect you feet from the stress of walking to fund that ultimate perfect gift.  When you get home, take a moment to soak your feet, once you do that then you can wrap a towel  around one foot and grab both ends of the towel, then pull your toes towards you for 15 seconds, then release it.  Do this until you feel the soreness go away on each foot.

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Merry Christmas!

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Christmas Countdown Day 13 Laughter

There is nothing like a good belly laugh to help you feel the joy of the season any time of year but especially during Christmas!  So this Christmas turn on some of your favorite holiday movies and enjoy more laughing it will do your health a world of good!  Some oldies are Home Alone 1 and 2, The Santa Clause and The Most Wonderful Time of the Year , enjoy some laughter!

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Christmas Countdown Day 12 Rest Time

Just about this time, people start to feel tired, overwhelmed at all they have done and still have left to do with 12 days left until Christmas Eve. This Christmas don’t get wrapped up in so much to do, instead take a moment to take a nap.  Even if you are not sleepy and don’t actually fall asleep, rest your  head and your eyes in a dark room or at least a quiet room for 15-20 minutes.  You will be amazed at how much clearer your thinking will be and you will not be as tired.

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Christmas Countdown Day 11 Drink and Be Merry

Did you know that dark chocolate helps to reduce blood pressure? http://www.everydayhealth.com/columns/jared-bunch-rhythm-of-life/dark-chocolate-for-stress-relief-and-heart-health/

Enjoy this recipe:

Heat 3/4 cup of milk in a saucepan over medium heat until just before boiling.

Remove from heat and transfer to a large mug

Stir in 1 ounce coarsely chopped bittersweet or semi sweet chocolate pieces

Let stand about 30 seconds then stir to combine

Have this along with some Christmas music playing in the background as you sit in front of your fireplace or on your porch and start enjoying life!

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Merry Christmas!

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Christmas Countdown Day 10 Listen to Christmas Music

We live in such a stressful world where everything is a rush and on demand.  The boss needs the work done yesterday, the kids need your time,  the school needs cookies, projects, your time, your husband needs you to be ready for the all important dinner with his boss and the list of demands on your time become compromised. You get to the point of just wanting to scream!  Take a moment on your drive to work, the store or if you are a stay at home mom and turn up the Christmas music, sing along if you want to, no one is listening! You will be amazed at how your entire body slows down as you hear soothing and familiar music .  There is a reason why in hospitals they have music therapy, it brings your respirations, heart rate and blood pressure down.  So crank up the Christmas music and destress daily!

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Merry Christmas!

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