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A little lip rub goes a long way

September 27, 2023

Don’t tell anyone, but Mr6am has a new friend.

Maybe it’s his love of Chesterton and Tolkein, or the wit of British comedians, or the charm of the English countryside…whatever the case, I’m happy to say his quest for a British friend has finally been accomplished—complete with busting buttons, smoking pipe, disheveled hair, a library of books, and insights on poetry of old. This is one friend we don’t mind sharing.

Today’s issue is all about reclaiming your health. If September has hijacked your systems, here’s some ideas to get you back on track:

  • Sleep: Hacking the system

  • Journaling: A line a day keeps the doctor away

  • Vitamins: One to rule them all?

  • Sprinting: The why and the how (it’s not as bad as you think)

SLEEP: You turn out your light. But your mind turns on. Turns out, you might need to give your Parasympathetic Nervous System (PNS) some attention during the day. But how? It could be as simple as humming for five minutes, staring into space, or rubbing your lips. The PNS is in charge of resting and digesting- when your body recovers, heals, and builds. The Sympathetic Nervous System (SNS) is your “flight or fight” stress response. If your SNS is dominating your day, it’s more difficult for you to get into that state of relaxation quickly. Try out the chart below for some ideas.

MENTAL HEALTH: Need a new journal? Journaling is scientifically linked to happiness — it gives us an outlet for our feelings instead of bottling them up. Here are journal recs so you can find the right one. It’s an art: you need the right amount of white space, prompts, a good “feel”, and the aesthetic.

  • Quality with blank pages: This moleskin classic notebook.

  • For aesthetic journalers: This sleek, cloth-covered option.

  • For minimalists: resusable notebook

  • For planners: This personalized journal.

  • For your thoughts: That no one can know.

  • For spiritual growth: Leatherbound planner with lots of space for journaling…a 2 for 1-er. (Use code MRS6AM for a discount.)

And don’t forget a pen — these are the best and finest. 🖊

VITAMIN D: Are you getting enough? The answer is probably no. And with the sun hiding from us more and more, there’s not just 1 (or 2! or 3!) reasons to up your vitamin D intake. Research shows it could help prevent dementia, decrease postmenopausal symptoms, and decrease symptoms in pediatric pyschiatric patients, and even higher doses and reduce incidences of cardiac arrhythmias. If you don’t already, this is your sign to supplement (after talking to your doctor, OC).

SPRINT TRAINING: We all have them: seasons of life that wreck your exercise regimen. Ahem…I’m looking at you September. An easy way to get back on the train is to start with mini chunks of time. How little? According to Dr. Stacy Sims, 20 seconds is all you need. Start with sprinting for 30 seconds or less. Rest for up to 2-3 minutes, decreasing your rest time to 60 seconds. Work up to doing 2-3 sprint sessions. If sprinting isn’t your thing, try biking or running stairs. Doing so helps improve insulin sensitivity, mitochondira function, and increases growth-hormone. Don’t sit, SIT!

THURSDAY: Easy Garlic Ginger Glazed Sticky Pork

SATURDAY: Winter Farro Salad with Soy Maple Vinaigrette with rotisserie Chicken

SUNDAY: Roasted Butternut Squash and Sun-Dried Tomato Chicken Pasta

TUESDAY: Chicken Cutlets with Spicy Coconut Dressing

WEDNESDAY: Salmon Salad (great for a lunch too)

Have a fantastic week, ladies!

Ciao,