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Give Five: 5 health ideas for a better Life (17)

 1. Oral health.

In addition to regular brushing and flossing, pay attention to tongue cleaning and oral probiotics. These simple measures can help improve the oral microbiome, reduce inflammation, and eliminate unpleasant breath. Tongue cleaning can be done with a specialized scraper or a piece of gauze. Oral probiotics for both children and adults should contain at least two well-studied strains: Streptococcus salivarius K12 and M18.

 


 2. Dynamic working postures.

Varying your working posture helps prevent fatigue, reduces excessive sitting, and improves overall work efficiency. Sit when maximum concentration is required, stand during calls, information searches, or reading, and lie down when creative thinking is needed.  

3. Self-stimulation through thoughts.

Escapism is a common procrastination mechanism that involves retreating into thoughts, reflections, or activities to avoid discomfort or artificially elevate mood. To assess whether your thinking is healthy or escapist, ask yourself why you are doing it. Are you engaging with the thought because it is useful, or because it feels pleasant? Are you actively solving a real problem, or endlessly replaying it without progress? If so, switch to that. 

4. Using the mirror as a tool.

Mirror-based practices can be helpful for negative body image. Stand in front of a large mirror wearing minimal clothing and observe yourself intentionally, without judgment, staying in the present moment to reduce body dissatisfaction. Start looking at yourself with approval and respect ( mirror gazing meditation), avoiding criticism in your gaze. 

5. Eye-to-eye contact and oxytocin.

Oxytocin and vasopressin are important not only for physical health, but also for social bonding, maintaining relationships, and fostering a sense of closeness. Oxytocin is released not only through physical touch such as hugs or handshakes, but also through eye contact and sincere compliments. Etiquette matters when making eye contact: both excessive staring and avoidance can be counterproductive. Pay attention to whether you make eye contact, and notice which patterns feel comfortable.

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