BENEFITS OF SPRING CLEANING 1. Allergy SymptomReduction. A thorough cleaning can greatly reduce the amount of dust in your home, which is helpful since about 20 million Americans are allergic to dustmites, according to theAsthma andAllergy Foundation of America. 2. Cleanliness Produces Happiness. Maybe you don’t enjoy the process of cleaning, but the end result will leave you smiling. A 2010 study at the University of California, Los Angeles even found that having a clean home can improve your mood and reduce your risk of depression. 3. Declutter and Do a Good Deed by Donating. An essential part of a successful spring cleaning is getting rid of old items that are no longer used or worn. Apply the rule of thumb that if you haven’t made use of something in a year, it’s time for it to go. Fill bags and boxes of things, then donate them to a local charity so they can still be beneficial to someone else. Giving to others is an act that is associatedwith greater self-esteem, lower stress levels, and overall happiness.
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W E ’ R E T A K I N G P R E C A U T I O N A R Y S T E P S
AVOIDING HUGS OR SHAKING OF HANDS
WASHING YOUR HANDS REGULARLY
AVOID TOUCHING YOUR FACE WITH YOUR HANDS
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LAUGHTER IS THE BEST MEDICINE Did you know? • Laughter is good for your heart? It diminishes stress and boosts the immune system. Even the simple act of smiling has a positive effect on happiness and physical health, helping the heart recover more quickly after stressful events. Smiling and laughter reduce blood pressure and releases serotonin and other natural pain killers. • Laughter’s positive effects are instantaneous! Once you start laughing, you immediately feel better and pain is perceived as less intense. These effects can last as long as 24 hours so laugh at least once a day!
HEALTHY RECIPE SHAMROCK GREEN SHAKE
INGREDIENTS • 2 bananas, frozen • 1 green apple, core removed • 2 cups water or milk • 1 cup plain Greek yogurt • 2 handfuls of spinach (about 1–2 cups)
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract • Honey to taste (optional) DIRECTIONS
In a blender, add all ingredients. Blend until smooth, adding more water if you want a thinner smoothie. Adjust sweetness with additional honey, if desired. Recipe: https://www.momables.com/heaalthy-shamrock-green- smoothie/
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