Central Coast Home & Lifestyle Summer 2020

R elaxation means to calm down mentally and physically. Letting all the worries, tension and stress go away from you and you indulge in some me time.  There are many ways to relax. When we relax, the flow of blood increases around our body giving us more energy. It helps us to have a calmer and clearer mind which aids positive thinking, concentration, memory and decision making. Relaxation slows our heart rate, reduces our blood pressure and relieves tension. Thereby giving our hearts some rest. This in turn avoids many heart risk factors like hypertension, stroke, and broken heart syndrome. Rest is an important part of a healthy It's so important to Relax. Why?

lifestyle for all ages. It rejuvenates your body and mind, regulates your mood, and is linked to learning and memory function. On the other hand, not getting enough rest can negatively affect your mood, immune system, memory, and stress level. Stress leads to skin breakouts and other skin related issues. Whereas if you relax the skin also relaxes and gets some time to recover from the earlier stress. Relaxation helps you to achieve a clear and calm mind. Every individual has their own way of relaxing and some of the techniques of relaxing are: Strolling around amidst the beauty of nature, Spending time with family, Reading favourite books, Meditation, Soaking

in the bath, Deep breathing, Watching some favourite shows, Walking or other gentle exercises, Socializing with like-minded friends, Gardening, Listening to soothing music, Playing a musical instrument, Enjoying a creative hobby or Sitting in the sun... Make rest and relaxation a part of your work  cycle every day, and taking advantage  of  it whenever possible will improve your productivity. Repair your body: Our bodies repair themselves from daily wear and tear when we rest. Rest and relaxation reduces stress and improves overall health.  Relaxing can quiet your mind and make you feel peaceful and calm.

One appliance worth considering for your home is a combi-steam oven  C ooking with steam tends to be a healthier alternative than baking or frying in oil or Most importantly, the humidity helps prevent the meal from drying out, so the final result is tastier.

fat. The natural textures, colours and flavours of the food are retained, as well as more nutrients and vitamins. It's also faster, significantly reducing cooking time, particularly when preparing large quantities. You can bake, brown, roast and grill food, as well as defrost and reheat leftovers. Parents can even disinfect baby bottles. 

Most steam ovens contain a water canister inside the oven cavity. The water is injected into the boiler through a pump and the heat from the oven turns the water into steam. This means moisture is kept at optimal levels, reducing the need for oils and seasoning. Some models connect to a water line. 

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