Calm your mind…managing stress and anxiety with these tips for long term wellbeing:
- Regular exercise: add 20 minute walk into your daily routine. The fresh air, movement and sunlight will do wonders for your mental health.
- Stretch: simple take a couple of minutes a day to stretch out the muscles (when stressed muscles tend to tense up).
- Sleep: set yourself a consistent bedtime and wake up time to support your circadian rhythm.
- Have a good laugh: laughter is the best medicine!, Watch a classic comedy or funny video.
- Maintain a healthy diet.
- Support yourself with stress – busting nutrients:
- Activated B vitamins: (can support your nervous and digestive system)
- Magnesium: calms the body and aids sleep.
- Zinc: required for production of stomach acid and maintain a healthy gut lining.
- Glutamine: a fuel source for immune and intestinal cells.
- Herbal medicines such as: kava, passionflower, zizphus, magnolia, lemon balm, St John’s wort, lavender.
For further advise and information on managing your stress and anxiety contact Melbourne Naturopathy on + 61 3 9484 4668 or reception@melbournenaturopathy.com.au.