Healthy Alternatives

In today’s world, it’s hard to navigate staying healthy. It can be difficult to avoid big brand names and everyday items that you know are bad for you because you don’t have a good substitute. Luckily, there are many ways you can incorporate healthier alternatives into your life to keep you feeling energetic and ready to take on the world. Check out these 3 ways to alter your daily routine today:

Nicotine

If you are addicted to cigarettes or chew, then you know hard it can be to kick your nicotine habit. Even worse, if you have friends that smoke, it can be hard to quit smoking without feeling as though you’re also losing out on your social time. Don't fret! There are many options that allow you to reduce your nicotine intake slowly while removing the harsh effects that tobacco can have on your lungs and mouth. These options range from disposable vape pens to re-fillable e-cigarettes and can be found online in stores such as smokingthings or in local convenience stores and smoke shops.

Caffeine

While energy drinks such as Red Bull and Monster can get you super amped up, they can also leave your body feeling overexerted. They are usually packed full of sugar or sugar-alternatives that make you gain weight and give you a harsh crash later in the day. If you’re looking to getting healthy, sugar-free caffeine, try working in herbal teas to your diet. Mate is a great high energy tea from South America that delivers energy without the unnatural additives. Green tea is a great option for a lower dosage of caffeine that has many other health benefits including boosted metabolism, higher brain functioning and reduced bad breath.

Pharmaceuticals

Going to the doctor is supposed to help you with your health, but it’s difficult when they push a multitude of pharmaceuticals that can have harsher side effects than the root problem. In the case that you want to feel healthier but don’t want to be going to the drug store every week, there are many preventative holistic medicine practices that can be added to your day-to-day life. Adding doses of garlic, fish oil and antioxidants are just a few of the ways you can gain a better immune system and brain functioning.

Regulating what you put into your body is a great way to check-in with yourself. You don’t have to jump off a bridge just because your friends do, just like you don’t have to choose mainstream products that poison your body.

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