Ashwagandha is going viral for benefits for sleep, stress and more

Plus, a healthy grilled shrimp recipe

October 4, 2024 | VIEW IN BROWSER October 4, 2024 | VIEW IN BROWSER If you've ever been stressed or anxious (let's be honest, that's all of us at some point), you've probably been told to take a deep breath. In the moment, it can be hard to do. Below, we discuss how to take a relaxing deep breath and share 6 yoga breathing exercises to relieve stress and anxiety.  Walking Challenge Walking Challenge Today's Workout Today's workout is rest.   Breathing for relaxation is more than the simple inhale and exhale you do multiple times per minute without thinking too hard about it. Intentional deep breathing exercises which involves a specific techniques are an effective way to calm your nervous system and reduce anxiety.   Whether you're feeling anxious about an upcoming event or you've just had a stressful day, breathing exercises are an easily accessible tool you can lean on to cope. A few minutes focused on your breathing not only helps in the moment but can have cumulative effects over time. One kind in particular: Yoga breathing has been known to improve quality of sleep and mindfulness, both of which can help to improve mental health.   Learn more about yoga breathing.  GET THE WORKOUT Your Meal Plan Your Meal Plan Today's Plan Shrimp is a perfect weeknight protein since it's easy to defrost in icy water, and it helps you meet the recommended goal of eating seafood twice a week. The cilantro-lime dressing brings everything together here; it serves as the marinade for the corn and shrimp and the dressing for the salad. The salad is plated with a fun surprise: tortilla chips. The various textures add an element of interest to this easy meal, and many tortilla chips are made from whole-grain corn.   Breakfast:  Coffee Chia Parfait Lunch: Leftovers or takeout Dinner: Grilled Corn and Avocado Salad with Cilantro-Lime Shrimp Skewers GET THE RECIPE Making Space for Mindfulness Making Space for Mindfulness Are your fall allergy symptoms worse this year? Allergists explain why Seasonal allergies happen in the fall too. With ragweed, mold and dust spiking, your fall allergy symptoms might be severe right now. Allergists share tips. READ MORE One Small Thing One Small Thing Real ways to make a difference in your life, one small thing at a time. Ashwagandha is going viral for benefits for sleep, stress and more. Does it work? Ashwagandha is an herb that's increasingly popular on social media for a range of health benefits. It's all over TikTok, where users claim taking ashwagandha can help with stress, sleep, focus and more.   Although ashwagandha has gained recent traction online, the plant has been used in traditional medicine systems for thousands of years. It has also been well-studied, but you may be wondering what the science says about its benefits and risks.   What is ashwagandha and how is it used, what are the potential health benefits, and what are the risks? READ THE ARTICLE Wellness News Wellness News Would you donate a kidney for $50,000? Proposed law sparks debate Should kidney donors be paid? A proposed law, the End Kidney Deaths Act, would give living kidney donors a $50,000 tax break. But there are ethical concerns. Suni Lee reveals her health took a turn ahead of Olympic trials: 'Nobody knows this' Suni Lee has been candid about her health challenges over the years. She's discussed her kidney disease, eczema and how she addresses her mental health. Puttanesca-style sheet-pan salmon: Get the recipe! Thanks for letting us in your inbox! See you again tomorrow morning. Want to refer a friend? Subscribe here Send us Feedback Follow us on Facebook More TODAY Newsletters 30 Rockefeller Plaza New York, NY 10112 Manage Subscriptions | Unsubscribe | Privacy | Contact MANAGE SUBSCRIPTION | UNSUBSCRIBE | PRIVACY | CONTACT