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By Nicole

25th November 2019

Photographer: Nicole Windas

Diet: Dairy Free, Gluten Free, Paleo, Pescatarian, Soy Free, Vegan, Vegetarian
Serves: 4
Total Time: 2 minutes

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MORNING RITUALS FOR REDUCING STRESS ✨3✨
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Have a mindful breakfast! 🍳 Schedule an extra 15 minutes ⏰ in your morning calendar to have breakfast in a calm distraction free zone 🙏🏻. Get rid of the phones📱🚫, the news on the TV and any stimulants that can disrupt your flow for the day.
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Instead focus on just enjoying the food in front of you and pay attention to chewing practice (chew each bite for 15-20 times to enhance digestion).
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Making little slots of “me” time are the moments that will set you up for a more resilient day ahead, as you can handle any of the microstressors that come your way 👌🏻
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Let us know how you get on!😘
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We’ll leave the technique to the pros, but one way to keep your stress levels down and get your heart rate up is to simply move.
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MORNING RITUALS FOR REDUCING STRESS ✨1✨
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N & L x

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Something so underappreciated is the power of fresh air for mind, body and soul.
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Let’s take advantage of that and make sure we get outside each day for our one permitted walk or run and feel grateful for a healthy set of lungs and some clean fresh air.
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Whether you’re in the countryside or in your garden, take some deep breaths and stretch it out!
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Solidarity and community is such a key topic at the moment and one we believe is so important at ARDERE.💪🏻
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Because of the current 🏥 climate, we have all been forced out of our normal routines and told to stay at home 🏡 in order to keep the public safe.
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Each and every single one of us is doing our bit to contribute to the safety of others by following the government guidelines, and so we really wanted to touch on the ⚡️ power of community today in creating a healing force for good. ✨🥰
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During challenging times, connections with others can be a real saving grace that can profoundly impact so many aspects of life.
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If you are going grieving the loss of a loved one, or battling a chronic illness, it’s always a comfort to know that you can lean on the support of others around you.👫👩🏽‍🤝‍👩🏼
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With this in mind, we wanted to highlight that we should all be that little bit more mindful🧠 of each other, understand that we are all fighting battles we may not know about, and if we can take the time to become kinder❤️ to one another we can create a positive community and connection, this can drive social change.
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N & L x

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We’re indulging in the soft and cocooning glow of our Provence candle whilst using some of our favourite natural bath and body brands this evening.
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N & L x
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#reduceyourtoxicload #lowtoxliving #lowtoxicliving

Just a note to say we’re here for you for those

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N & L x

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With all that’s going on at the moment most people are being forced to work from 🏡 and whilst many welcome this change of getting some time at home, I know some people are already going a little crazy 🤯, feeling anxious😥 and bordering on boredom 😑 from a few weeks away from their colleagues, and being distanced from a social and productive environment.
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There are little things you can do to improve your mental health and productivity when wfh, take it from someone who knows, after leaving my job a few years back in a busy marketing agency to pursue my own venture with @arderelife the first year did feel very lonely and isolating, it was a massive juxtaposition, but over time I implemented things in my day which really helped my mindset and productivity and now I have come to love it ☺️
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1️⃣Set up your space for a clean and tidy mind. No sitting in your closed-off bedroom, choose one of the more open spaces in your house such as your kitchen or living room. Space, light and the occasional open window allows for clarity of thinking
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2️⃣Have some 🎶 or 📺 on in the background, switching silence for some background noise can be ever so comforting and much less lonely. I love a day time chat show as it almost feels like I’m in the room with them socialising, or if it’s music I tend to search for a spa playlist to calm any anxiety. If watching daytime tv I’d recommend not being glued to the news at the moment it can be very anxiety triggering, so limit your updates.
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3️⃣Take regular breaks, just as you would nip into the work kitchen for a ☕️ and quick chit chat💭 with your friends, do the same at home. Put on the kettle, call or text a friend or family member who you know may also be working from home. Face-time, create WhatsApp groups, it’s the one time where we can perhaps count our blessings that we’re in the digital age.
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Check out the remaining 3 tips in our blog post ‘link in bio’.
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Good morning everyone, we hope all of you are havi

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We know this must be a very unsettling time for lots of you, and with that in mind we wanted to say that we are here to support you during this period.
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Our tip for today is practising some 4-7-8 breathing.
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If you haven’t heard of this exercise, the 4-7-8 breathing technique, also known as “relaxing breath,” involves breathing in for 4 seconds, holding the breath for 7 seconds, and exhaling for 8 seconds.
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It’s a fantastic way to reset your parasympathetic nervous system, also known as our ‘rest and digest’ state.
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If you feel that you need a moment of calm during your day, try practising this technique for some instant calm that can help to ground and centre you.
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Head to our stories later today and we’ll be showing you the exact technique! Let us know how you get on!
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We hope everyone is full of gratitude today, sharing the love for someone who loves you wholeheartedly.
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How are you spending your Sunday? If you missed our latest blog post about how to spend it from a distance, look no further for some inspo than below!
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A joint online yoga class🧘🏼- Start your day by laying out your yoga mat, selecting a gentle flow tutorial from Youtube on your Apple TV/laptop. Set-up FaceTime on your phone and hit play at the same time. If you’re a yoga novice, watch yourselves have a giggle as you try and attempt the more difficult positions.
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Arrange a Skype cooking & lunch date 🍽- Go onto Skype with your mum and line up your favourite joint recipe to cook together from a distance. Whether it’s finger food, or your favourite sweet treats, we have some perfect Inspo in our recipe bank. Bounce off of each other, check each others baking and once the timers go “bing” sit down for a 1-1 digital lunch date and some uninterrupted quality time.
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Get crafty 📸- Create a digital photo album together. There are countless sites now where you create shared albums and drop in your favourite photos, designing them just how you want. Throw in your joint photos and order a hardcopy when it’s complete.
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Share your gratitudes 📝 - Writing down the reasons why you’re grateful for each other and sharing them, whether it’s in a letter, a text or facetime. Gratitudes are now medically proven to help our immune system flourish as there are increased numbers of blood cells generated as a result of positive emotions such as optimism. Besides boosting each other’s health during this time, it’s a great way to really show your mother figure why you value them so much and point out the little things you are grateful for to make them aware they never go unnoticed.
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Host long-distance movie nights 💻 - Netflix’s extension Netflix Party allows you to watch Netflix with your friends online. It synchronizes video playback and adds group chat to your favourite Netflix shows so you can all join in and share your movie thoughts.
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We’d love to hear which you guys get up to!
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N & L x

NEW BLOG POST: 5 Ways to Spend Mother’s Day From

NEW BLOG POST: 5 Ways to Spend Mother’s Day From Afar
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This Sunday's Mother's Day is a little bittersweet. Some of you might not be able to see your mum for their special day today, however, I'm sure you're appreciating them more than ever!
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Whilst we are normally telling people to spend less time online, the current state of affairs is calling for a digital means to connect.
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We are sharing 5 things you can do from a distance to let your mother know you care. Head over to the blog now (link in bio).
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N & L x

Our mother’s light the way, so now it’s our tu

Our mother’s light the way, so now it’s our turn to bring some light out of the current shadows and shine some light on them.
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In a time where the home is where it’s at, make your environment that little bit sweeter with some natural aromatherapy.
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In aid of Mother’s day we are giving you the chance to treat your mum to some scent therapy with 15% off ARDERE’s Provence candles.
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Simply use the code: ‘ProvenceMD’ at the checkout.
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As seen in this month’s Yoga Magazine.
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N & L x
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#mothersday

We are looking for the silver lining in the curren

We are looking for the silver lining in the current climate of events. Perhaps this gives you time to do everything you never get the chance to do.
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We at ARDERE see it as the perfect opportunity to gear towards some of your health goals.
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More often than not, whether its tackling something that's been niggling you with your health for a long time, you may come up with some sort of excuse. Perhaps its a holiday on the horizon, a wedding or birthday which you feel might get in the way of your health journey, so you end up putting it on the back-burner.
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But given recent events of isolation, there's not that same FOMO of not going to birthday drinks or a social gathering, because we are all in this together. Instead, it presents the perfect opportunity to focus on yourself wholeheartedly, without any distractions.
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As we have all been advised to practice social distancing, ARDERE is now offering 1-1 private Skype consultations for Nutritional Therapy consultations with our registered Nutritionist and Naturopath, @laurenwindasnutritionist (mBANT, CNHC).
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If you would like to book an appointment or 15-minute complementary discovery call get in touch by emailing info@ardere.com.
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N & L x

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UNDERSTANDING 💊 SUPPLEMENTS!
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In light of the recent 🦠🔬 COVID-19 outbreak, supplements 💊🥦🍊 are at the forefront of everyone's minds 🧠 as so many of us seek to support our immune systems in the best way possible. That's why @laurenwindasnutritionist wanted to clear up any confusion when it comes to understanding supplements.
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“I have many clients come to me and ask what supplements 💊they should be taking. It's a minefield out there when there are advertising campaigns trying to sell you the latest quick-fix or a special green tea💊🍵 capsule that's supposed to fight infection or help you lose weight.
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Luckily, some are starting to see through the marketing 🌫 haze, but there are still lots of us who struggle to understand what supplements we need to be taking (if any at all), what for and how long for.🤷🏼‍♀️
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I was once one of these people and after studying supplements for some time and training to become a nutritional🥕 therapist, I am VERY scrupulous about what brands I use, especially for my clients in clinic.
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That's why I wanted to create a short guide to supplements so that you can understand how they work...”
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Click the link in our bio to read on!🙌🏻

5 Top Tips for Achieving Better Sleep 💤 . In ai

5 Top Tips for Achieving Better Sleep 💤
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In aid of World Sleep Day and rest being one of the 5 pillars here at ARDERE that make up your wellbeing, we’re sharing 5 simple tips on how to get some 💤 in your life ☁️
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1️⃣Trade cool light to warm – Many of us consume some form of content from digital devices when we get in from work, whether it be your 📱, 📺 or 💻, but this can have a dramatic effect on your ability to get off to sleep. Blue light emitted from such devices can suppress the body's release of melatonin which is responsible for your sleep/wake cycle. If this is suppressed then we are unable to fall off to sleep easily. Simply hitting night-mode whereby a warmer light is emitted helps to avoid this 💡
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2️⃣Maintain a strong bed time ritual 🛌 – this includes going to bed at the same time each night, consistency is key! Your ritual can consist of a bath 🛀 infused with lavender essential oils (our favourite!) followed by a bed time read 📖(nothing too stimulating).
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3️⃣Block out the noise – If you’re a city dweller and haven’t yet gotten used to the sounds of the city 🌃 at night, a humidifier or fan could be just the trick to providing some white noise to help you drift off to sleep.
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4️⃣Marie Kondo your bedroom – Tidy house 🏡 tidy mind definitely rings true. Your room is the place where you start and end your day and what state you leave it in can have a massive impact on your psychological wellbeing. Think of a messy room, clothes on the floor, books strewn around, these are all micro-stressors slowly causing your cortisol levels to rise and trigger your stress response, which is the last thing you need at night as this is the time we want our cortisol levels to be at their lowest, aiding a peaceful night’s sleep. 🧹
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5️⃣Avoid stimulants ☕️– Caffeine is a drug that stimulates the nervous system. It raises your heart rate, blood pressure and increases your energy levels. High doses of caffeine along with consuming caffeine past 2pm can interfere with the quality of your sleep, due to its half-life of approximately 5hrs.
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Now let's implement these steps one at a time, helping our sleep and in-turn ourselves every 'Z'zzz of the way!
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N x