Morning Sunlight

The properties of sunlight change throughout the day. Morning light stimulates hormones and is saturated in infrared light which helps heal bones and wounds. It also signals the body to produce melatonin, which is released at night, improving sleep.

These natural mechanisms align our sleep-awake cycle to the day’s 24 hour cycle – known as the “circadian rhythm”. Disruption to your circadian rhythm can reduce both your mental and physical health. So grab your morning brew, take it outside and sit down in the morning light for at least half an hour.

Even stepping outside makes a difference. Light through your eyes affects the pineal gland which is important for so many things including circadian rhythm and helping with sleep patterns.

Dietary Changes

Making that change

Changing what you eat can be difficult, especially for those of us who never cook a meal. So, if you’re one of those people, maybe it’s time to start?

Practice Gratitude

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Expressing gratitude has been linked to improved health. Whilst this is not suitable for those suffering from serious mental illness, studies suggest that gratitude improves mental health

Drinking Water

Most people are dehydrated and changing this alone would solve so many health issues. Fill a bottle up and then you can see how much you’re drinking throughout the day.

Deep Breathing

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Most people never think about how important breathing is and most of us don’t know how to breathe properly. Many of us take shallow breaths instead of breathing deeply.

Humming

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Humming induces vibrations in your paranasal sinuses (the air filled spaces which surround your nasal cavity). This oscillation causes an exchange of air between the sinuses and nasal cavity.