YOUR LONG WEEKEND RECOVERY
Feeling the re-entry blues post long weekend? In this week's Blended for Wellness, we're sharing our top tips for quick long weekend recovery.
Drink water. Lots of It.
It sounds boring, but one of the best ways to get your system back on track is to really hydrate. Whether you've been getting your physical or festive game on, you’re probably dehydrated. Dehydration is often a key culprit of everything from fatigue and headaches to dry, dull skin. You can be dehydrated without even feeling particularly parched, so most of the time you’ll start noticing a difference immediately once you start hydrating properly. Add fresh squeezed lemon juice for an added alkalizing benefit.
Nourish
If you've been on a festive 3-day circuit, focus on nourishing your body with loads of fruits, veggies and other high fibre-containing foods. Eat a balance of high fibre carbs, lean proteins, and healthy fats to keep your blood sugar levels even. Some of the boosters we love for physical and mental energy boosting and digestive support: cordyceps, lion's mane, B12, dandelion, spirulina, ginger, turmeric, chlorophyll. Find them in our fave recovery blends below.
Do a face mask.
Heavy face sunscreens, high sodium, sugary foods & drinks, and being outside in the sun can all contribute to congested and/or dry, Try a clay mask to clear out pores, then follow it up with a moisturizing treatment for skin absolution. Not just for the ladies, all you gentlemen should try getting on board with a little skin care love.
Break a sweat, then take a cold shower.
For the ultimate mental and physical boost, break a sweat to get your blood pumping and help clear the brain fog, then jump in a cold shower (be sure to get your head right under). Cold shower pro tip: start with 30 seconds luke warm, then 30 seconds cold, build up to 60 second cold if you can do it.
Get Your ZZZs
One of the best ways to help your body recover is to let it shut down. Go to bed early the last night of your long weekend, skip the data device, and try a little meditation or easy yoga activity before bed to settle your mind and promote a deep, restful sleep. Need a little extra support? Try spooning (softened, straight from the pack) our Sweet Sleep blend about 30 minutes before bed.
Drink water. Lots of It.
It sounds boring, but one of the best ways to get your system back on track is to really hydrate. Whether you've been getting your physical or festive game on, you’re probably dehydrated. Dehydration is often a key culprit of everything from fatigue and headaches to dry, dull skin. You can be dehydrated without even feeling particularly parched, so most of the time you’ll start noticing a difference immediately once you start hydrating properly. Add fresh squeezed lemon juice for an added alkalizing benefit.
Nourish
If you've been on a festive 3-day circuit, focus on nourishing your body with loads of fruits, veggies and other high fibre-containing foods. Eat a balance of high fibre carbs, lean proteins, and healthy fats to keep your blood sugar levels even. Some of the boosters we love for physical and mental energy boosting and digestive support: cordyceps, lion's mane, B12, dandelion, spirulina, ginger, turmeric, chlorophyll. Find them in our fave recovery blends below.
Do a face mask.
Heavy face sunscreens, high sodium, sugary foods & drinks, and being outside in the sun can all contribute to congested and/or dry, Try a clay mask to clear out pores, then follow it up with a moisturizing treatment for skin absolution. Not just for the ladies, all you gentlemen should try getting on board with a little skin care love.
Break a sweat, then take a cold shower.
For the ultimate mental and physical boost, break a sweat to get your blood pumping and help clear the brain fog, then jump in a cold shower (be sure to get your head right under). Cold shower pro tip: start with 30 seconds luke warm, then 30 seconds cold, build up to 60 second cold if you can do it.
Get Your ZZZs
One of the best ways to help your body recover is to let it shut down. Go to bed early the last night of your long weekend, skip the data device, and try a little meditation or easy yoga activity before bed to settle your mind and promote a deep, restful sleep. Need a little extra support? Try spooning (softened, straight from the pack) our Sweet Sleep blend about 30 minutes before bed.
Check out our top recovery blends below. Need a next level re-set? Try a Blended Cleanse. Check out our three Cleanse Plan options here: BLENDED CLEANSE PLANS
Happy Blending!