5 Healthy Ways To Relax On A Saturday!

Wellness

oi-Anjana

By Anjana Ns

Saturday, December 3, 2011, 14:49

Saturdays come, Saturdays go but how healthy are we when it comes to relaxing on weekends. We sleep half the day and hog a heavy meal then end up partying with loud music, unhealthy drinks and junk foods. But are we really living the day?

There are healthy ways to relax on Saturdays. From the minute you begin and end the day, it can be peaceful, calm and energising. Relaxation helps you to get rid of stress and fears. It develops immunity and prepares your body to fight diseases and slow down the aging process.

With most software and business professionals suffering from stress, there is a need to chillax. Stress increases heart rate, blood pressure and glucose levels leading to cardiovascular and diabetes diseases. Stress can lead to depression and anxiety that can gradually kill a person mentally as well as physically. Take a look at the healthy ways to spend your Saturdays.

5 Healthy Ways To Relax On A Saturday

1. An Early Morning Walk/Yoga: Early to bed and early to rise is the mantra to spend your Saturday morning. Set your alarm at 6 and enjoy the morning sun. Breathe pure air with vital vitamins like Vitamin D being available more during that time. Do yoga for at least 15 minutes to stretch you strained muscles and de-stress mind.

2. A Healthy Breakfast: Beginning your day with the right meal is very important. Antioxidant rich fruits and vegetables like carrots, strawberries and oranges can be savored as juice. A healthy cereal with sliced fruits and nuts can fill your stomach and as well as provide the right nutrition to the body. Foods rich in antioxidants (like vitamins A, C, E and lycopene), omega-3 fatty acids and folate.

3. A Relaxing bath: Hydrotherapy can make your Saturday truly rejuvenating. A warm bubble bath with music, candles lit and your favorite magazine will reduce unnecessary tension and provide a good sleep. The scented salts, flower petals and candles will make you feel as if you were in your private spa.

4. Entertainment: Listening to your favourite music or reading your favourite book (humor and jokes) will make you enjoy and feel the presence. There is no other medicine than laughter as it releases a certain hormone that calms mind and increases resistance.

7. Sleep: Getting good sleep also has a profound effect on the stressed mind. Sleeping is a healthy way to maintain body and be immuned. At least 7-8 hours sleep is a must to keep your blood pressure levels in control.

With these healthy ways make your weekend or rather Saturdays more meaningful and enjoyable. Why feel shy to be happy, discuss these relaxation tips with friends and family and be assured to get a good response from them.

Disclaimer: The information provided in this article is for general informational and educational purposes only and is not intended as a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or a qualified healthcare provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.