Wellbeing
Post-summer recovery tips
air conditioning can leave hair dull, frizzy and brittle. Hair
can’t repair itself so make some time to condition yours with
oils or a good leave-in conditioner. Going for a trim will get
rid of your split ends and help your hair look healthy again.
Dried-out hair? Freckly skin? Rough feet? It’s been an
exceptionally long and hot summer and our bodies have borne
the brunt of it.
For many, summer in Spain means late nights, family visiting,
dining out, tapas crawls and the kids off school. For those that
work, summer is often the busiest and
longest season. Many of us are now feeling
tired and frazzled, it’s time to get back on
track...
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4. Get moving. Exercise can help increase your energy levels.
During the summer, it’s so hard to get
enough exercise and it can leave us feeling
sluggish and tired. Increase your walking
or perhaps join an exercise class to keep
you motivated.
Sleep works wonders. During the
summer, we tend to have later nights,
keep irregular hours and have poor
quality sleep. Our bodies need to catch
up. The best way to recover your energy
levels is to make sure you’re getting a
solid seven or eight hours sleep. Keeping
a regular sleep schedule—even on
weekends—maintains the timing of the
body's internal clock and can help you
fall asleep and wake up more easily.
5.
Nutrition boost. For many, summer
in the sun means excess food and drink.
Family and friends visiting, dining out, not
to mention the fact that it’s just too hot to
cook! It’s time to get some goodness back
into your body. Try to eat nutrient-rich
foods that are packed with vitamins and
minerals.
6.
Take a break. The Costa del Sol is a
pretty lively place to be during the
summer, so a break will help you unwind. A change of scene
could help such as taking a day trip, or a weekend away. It’s
also important to make some time for yourself, join a new
group, take up a new hobby, indulge in a manicure -
anything that gives you a break and time to focus on
yourself.
2. Nurture dry and dehydrated skin. Moisturise your skin
morning and night. A body lotion packed with antioxidants
will help your skin recover. It’s still hot out there so
remember to keep using your sun protection.
3. Dry and damaged hair. Sun, wind, chlorine, salt water and
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