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Balance your meals
At the end of winter, we can feel "heavy" and tired. Our diet, which has become richer in recent months, has had an impact on the liver, the central organ of digestion. Clogged with toxins, it functions less well, with repercussions on the nervous and hormonal systems.
Even though summer is still a long way off, we're keeping up the habit of eating raw vegetables, if possible for lunch and dinner. White or red cabbage, beet and black radish are delicious starters. They have the effect of a mini detox and lighten the liver.
Ideally, forget desserts at the end of meals (with a few exceptions) and try a 100% fruit breakfast, fresh and in season. Indulge yourself with the fruits you like, and even opt for bananas if you're really hungry.
And if that's not enough, add a few oleaginous fruits like almonds, walnuts or Brazil nuts.
The benefits of a nap
When we wake up tired in the morning, it's because our sleep hasn't been sufficiently restorative.
We recover after a difficult night by taking a 15-minute nap in the early afternoon.
That's enough to recharge your batteries and keep you in shape for the rest of the day.
We take cold showers
There's no need to inflict an icy spray on yourself straight away if you're not used to it. You can start at your usual temperature, then switch to cool water.
Before getting out of the shower, alternate between hot and cold, 3 times in a row. This burns calories (250 for 3 minutes under cold water) and eliminates toxins and fat.
The toning, energizing effect is immediate.
We rely on adaptogenic plants in food supplements
Most of these plants are derived from Chinese medicine or Ayurveda. They have a remarkable effect on the adrenal glands, responsible for the secretion of the stress hormone cortisol. In the event of "overheating", adaptogens have a regulating effect.
Rhodiola, for example, calms cogitations and is a good support in case of burn-out. If overwork leads to sleep disorders,Ashwagandha is recommended.
Staying well armed in these troubled times
Reflexologist Gwenn Libouban gives us some advice on how to stay calm and balanced, both physically and mentally.
-For the past year, our external security, that of our environment, no longer exists. We need to refocus on ourselves, reposition ourselves and take responsibility for ourselves to maintain inner stability.
-We fight stress by staying healthy, paying attention to our sleep and digestion. We take time for ourselves and adopt a discipline, such as not staying up too late and adopting a healthy diet.
-We start the day by taking care of ourselves before taking care of others, with a little yoga (starting at an easy level) or a few minutes of meditation. Take advantage of online courses to discover these practices. Open up to what's new.
-Don't let fear get the best of you. We keep it at bay by being confident. We need to feel good, by eating a balanced diet, taking vitamins and exercising. We feel good enough to face external events.
-Being well-armed and well-anchored means having a healthy body, moving and breathing, and that's a lot of work. For some people, this means therapy.
Three books to discover
They give us the keys to taking care of ourselves and maintaining a healthy emotional balance:
-L'homme est un arbre qui marche, Soignez votre corps et votre esprit grâce à la réflexologie, by Gwenn Libouban, €15.90, ed. Marabout.
-" Breathwork: breathe for change", by Susan Oubari and Emilie Veyretout, 18 €, ed. Flammarion.
-Shinrin-Yoku, L'art et la science du bain de forêt, by Dr Qing li, €8.30, ed. Pocket.
