Busy Week? Here's How to WinD Down for the Evening...
JESSICA LIS, WELLNESS EDITOR
Jessica Lis is the Wellness Editor for The Wellness Refinery’s online blog. She graduated from Temple University with an English Degree and a concentration in Creative Writing. When she’s not writing for the blog you can find her cozied up next to a book or riding her bike around the city.
Summer 2021 has been hectic with businesses reopening, concerts coming back, numerous events happening, weddings etc. Now summer itself is winding down, no thanks to the Delta variant, so here are some ways to stay in tune with the new fall season and relax your mind + body.
Cut caffeine early, swap out tea for your usual coffee and why not add a tincture? We love love love organic olivia’s Liver Juice - it’s seriously a full body detoxification in a bottle. Feeling sluggish and worn down from a long day? Try a tall glass of ice water, add the juice from half a lemon for maximum benefits and a few drops of Liver Juice. Lemons are rich in vitamin C and antioxidants. This detox drink boosts the body’s natural immune system and keeps our skin glowing. Goldemine’s Adaptogen powder is a great addition to a smoothie, tea, or any beverage of your choice to consistently ease stress on the mind and body.
Avoid strenuous exercises before bedtime, instead try meditations and light exercises such as yoga, stretching or walking. Whether you’re #TeamBath or #TeamShower there’s no doubt both are great ways to wind down after a long day. To enhance your shower tie a bundle of eucalyptus leaves with a hair tie or rubber band, place upside down and tie around the neck of your shower head. Eucalyptus leaves contain the essential oils used in aromatherapy. It is known to help relieve stress and open up our sinuses. You can purchase eucalyptus bundles weekly in store at The Wellness Refinery from our friends at Myrtle + Magnolia or any neighborhood flower shop. Pro tip: roll the eucalyptus before placing in the shower to release the fragrant oils. If you’re #TeamBath try soaking with bath bomb. The ingredients in this bath bomb are known to soothe inflammation and moisturize our skin. Essential’s bath bombs are the perfect way to prep yourself for some serious zzzzz’s.
Lastly, and I know how hard this one is, put down your electronics an hour before you intend to fall asleep. Taking a break from social media is extremely beneficial for your mental health. Instead of scrolling through Instagram or Tiktok try journaling! Here’s a sneak peak of some prompts featured in Grateful Heart by Lamere: “Things I am looking forward to this month”, “How I will improve my wellbeing”, breathing exercises and so much more.
Top it all off with a few spritz’s of Functional Fragrance by Nue Co. on your pillow before falling asleep. This scent is designed to help de-stress and recenter your emotional + physiological state. It’s great for any time of the day but is an excellent way to wind down from a stressful day. Spray twice inhale for eight seconds, hold for four seconds, exhale for eight seconds.