PRACTISE DESK CHAIR YOGA

Sitting in a flexed position in your desk chair weakens your back muscles.

Master the back bend: Sit on the edge of a chair, plant feet on the ground, brace abs and interlace fingers behind head. Inhale, slowly letting the weight of your head lead the back bend. Pull elbows back and down, slightly arch upper back, flex hips, gaze skyward, then pause until muscles lengthen and soften.

To come up, pull belly button to spine and lift supported head until torso is straight

(The Globe and Mail -Sept 11-09)

WASH YOUR HANDS REGULARLY

90 Percent of infection-causing microbes are killed after you wash your hands for 10 seconds. Experts say the length of time is less important than simply doing it on a regular basis.
(Prevention magazine August 09)

EARL GREY TEA- A GOOD DIGESTIVE AID

The bergamot oil with which Earl Grey is flavoured comes from a type of orange that is thought to help digestion because it stimulates production of stomach enzymes, helping to break down food.

Boost the Benefit of Sleep

First, slip on socks. Warm feet widen blood vessels which better enables your body to transfer heat so you sleep more soundly.

Second, turn your alarm clock away from you. Light signals your brain to wake up, and the "blue light" from your digital clock and cell phone are the worst offenders.