It’s More Than Just Tidying Up 4 HEALTH BENEFITS OF SPRING-CLEANING
Sunday, March 20, is the first day of spring — which means it’s time for some spring-cleaning. Did you know that cleaning is not just about tidying up a physical space? It’s also about improving overall well-being. Here’s how organization and cleanliness can help you in more ways than you might expect. Spring-cleaning reduces stress and depression. Tidiness and mental health are actually connected. Studies have found that having a clean home is directly correlated to happiness and your ability to focus. Anxiety can spike when laundry is piling up, items are strewn everywhere, and papers get scattered on various surfaces within the home. Clearing the clutter is a great way to boost your mood and increase those feel-good hormones. It prevents illnesses. Doorknobs, refrigerator handles, light switches, countertops, and remote controls are all things we touch many times a day. Cleaning anything that’s used often is one way to reduce the spread of germs. By
keeping household surfaces clean, we help thwart the spread of viruses and illnesses.
Spring-cleaning helps you breathe better. Spring often brings pollen that triggers allergies for many. But pollen isn’t the only thing to blame when people have difficulty breathing. When dust and pet dander build up in your home, your respiratory system is greatly affected too. Deep-cleaning your air filters and vents can make breathing effortless — and it’s truly amazing how this can improve your well-being. It keeps you more active. Off the couch and on your feet! Even just running the vacuum and clearing the clutter from the dining room table will get you up and moving, which is healthy for your heart and body. This spring season, putting some elbow grease into your cleaning will benefit you in more ways than one. Trust me, you’ll thank yourself later!
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read something dull or attempt a crossword puzzle or sudoku. Return to bed only when you’ve started to feel drowsy again. It feels counterintuitive, but it works. Finally, don’t forget to set yourself up for success before bed. Avoid alcohol or caffeine in the evenings, keep a consistent sleeping schedule, and turn off phone and TV screens, which emit stimulating blue light. The tricks we’ve outlined will probably help you fall back asleep, but we’re sure you’d prefer to slumber the whole night through.
1. Cut tempeh into 4 thin slices. 2. In a shallow bowl, combine broth, vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, liquid smoke, onion powder, paprika, and garlic powder. Marinate tempeh in mixture for 30 minutes. 3. In a large skillet, heat the olive oil. Cook tempeh in the oil for 5 minutes per side. 4. Between toasted bread, layer tempeh, sauerkraut, cheese (optional), and dressing. Enjoy immediately.
• 8 oz tempeh • 1/2 cup INGREDIENTS
• 1/2 tsp garlic powder
vegetable broth • 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar • 1 tbsp vegan Worcestershire sauce • 1 tsp liquid smoke • 1 tsp onion powder • 1 tsp paprika
• 2 tbsp olive oil • Bread of choice, toasted • 1/2 cup sauerkraut • Vegan Swiss cheese (optional) • 1/4 cup Thousand Island dressing
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