26 Ways to Wellness - #10

BUY ORGANIC...SOMETIMES
Some fruits and vegetables are naturally more resistant to chemicals. To get the most for your organic buck, splurge on organic peaches, strawberries, bell peppers, celery and lettuce.

26 Ways to Wellness - #9

CALM YOUR MIND
Zen meditators have a higher tolerance for pain and experience less discomfort in clinical tests. One form of meditation involves focusing specifically on the breath - a tactic that puts the mind at ease during times of anxiety and can help make a difficult situation more manageable.

26 Ways to Wellness - #8

BREATHE EASILY
Humming a catchy tune not only makes you happier, it might also be your ticket to clearer sinuses. New research states that humming for an hour every evening with a few short sessions throughout the day releases endogenous nasal nitric oxide that can clear chronic rhino-sinustis (an infection of the sinuses that causes chronic congestion).

26 Ways to Wellness - #7

FIND YOUR CENTRE
Feeling a little out of whack? A hormone imbalance can cause a variety of physical difficulties from trouble sleeping to depression and anxiety. Seek a holistic approach.

26 Ways to Wellness - #6

BE A LIFELONG LEARNER
Stimulating activities show a positive impact on the brain's ability to change. Take a cooking class, pick up an instrument or learn a new language - you never know, you might just find your niche.

26 Ways to Wellness - #5

BE A ROLE MODEL
Studies have proven that mentors who spend just a few hours a week with a child can improve that child's performance in school, build self-esteem, and reduce the risk of drug abuse. Make a difference and be a positive force in someone's life.

26 Ways to Wellness - #4

RELAX
Tensing your muscles and then releasing them can help alleviate stress. Tighten a single muscle for five seconds then release it for 30 seconds. Work from toes to head relaxing each muscle in your body, and remember to take deep, relaxing breaths. Need an even better way to relax? Spend a day at the spa.