Start your 21-DAY ANTI-INFLAMMATORY RESET with week one of Dr. Barbara Sturm’s program that focuses on helping you achieve a positive mindset. Adopt a few different techniques and practices into your daily routine to help promote inner calm and clarity for the year ahead, plus, discover simple breathwork techniques, digital detox tips to help you stop scrolling and the mood-boosting benefits of practising daily gratitude.

Kickstart your anti-inflammatory program by cultivating a positive mindset. Set five achievable and encouraging intentions for the month ahead – for example, “I will maintain a simple, 3-step skincare regimen every day,” or “I will nourish my body with healthy food,” and check in regularly to actively acknowledge your progress every time you achieve a goal. Start your new routine with CLEANSER, HYALURONIC SERUM and FACE CREAM.

Spending time in natural light early in the morning helps to trigger the optimal cycle of cortisol release to make us alert in the day - and able to sleep better at night. Wrap up and step outside in the early hours of the morning (the first hour after you wake up) for 30-45 minutes, take some deep breaths and boost your body’s hydration with a glass of water or herbal tea. Soothe your mind with Dr. Sturm’s SKIN TEA MOLECULAR HERBAL INFUSION.

From reducing stress and enhancing sleep quality, to improving your skin (excessive HEV light exposure from digital devices causes everything from premature aging to dryness and sensitivity), a digital detox has multi-benefits. Try turning off your device two hours before bed to set yourself up for a good night's sleep and help ease anxiety. Protect skin from blue light with ANTI-POLLUTION DROPS and SKIN PROTECTION SUPPLEMENT.

The key to a good night's sleep is having a restful NIGHT ROUTINE. Two hours before bed, switch off any digital devices, take a warm bath and enjoy this soothing sleep smoothie made with Dr. Sturm’s GOOD NIGHT supplement; a dietary supplement containing Niacin, 5-HTP and Vitamins B12 and B6 that contribute to the normal, healthy functioning of the nervous system.

Practicing daily breathwork can help to increase energy, improve sleep, aid digestion and promote inner calm and mental clarity. If you’re new to breathwork, start with a simple practice like Box Breathing; sit with your back supported, breathe in through your nose whilst counting to four, hold your breath for four and then, slowly exhale for four. Wait four seconds and then repeat 1-3 times.

Red light therapy is a non-invasive, anti-inflammatory treatment that uses low wavelengths of safe, red light to improve cellular function, helping to decrease inflammation, promote sleep and aid in muscle recovery post-workout. It’s also a useful anti-aging tool for the skin; regular sessions can boost collagen, repair damaged tissue and improve texture. You can book a 15-minute red light therapy treatment at Dr. Barbara Sturm’s LA Spa & Boutique. 

One of the most powerful ways to rewire your brain to feel more joy and less stress is to focus on gratitude. Studies have shown that gratitude practices can increase happiness, boost mental wellbeing, help you have a better night’s sleep and even strengthen relationships with friends and family. Complete week one by reflecting on and journaling five things you are grateful for.