Day 2766 - 3 tips on how to ease anxiety levels
challenges fitness health mindset Stress tips and tricksFeeling a bit anxious?
I've noticed that I've been suffering a bit of anxiety recently. Nothing major, I just seem to get jumpy occasionally and my face tends to go red from nerves at the most unexpected times.
There are a few things I've read that may actually assist with reducing anxiety levels.
1. YOGA
The first one is yoga.
A groundbreaking study at Flinders University in Adelaide has found that yoga can actually alter the function of DNA.
According to News.com.au the study found that "chronically stressed women who practised yoga once a week for eight weeks experienced biological changes as well as positive psychological benefits".
Specifically the study looked at the gene associated with inflammation and immune response because chronic stress has been associated with elevated inflammation.
Participants found that after just one session of yoga their anxiety levels had dropped dramatically. After 8 weeks they were feeling completely stress free.
2. POTASSIUM
According to mentalhealthfood.net, a diet low in potassium can cause anxieties to emerge. Potassium deficiency can also cause irritability, fatigue, muscle weakness, cramps, Restless Leg Syndrome and chronic pain.
Livestrong suggests that foods high in potassium include beans, dark leafy greens, potatoes, squash, yoghurt, fish, avocados, bananas and mushrooms. They also say that the problem with potassium is getting the balance right as too much potassium can cause serious heart, nerve and muscle problems.
So if you want to stick to the more medium/low potassium foods to get your potassium levels up gently then lemons are a good middle ground.
Perhaps instead of a cup of tea in the morning a nice fresh glass of lemon water each day might do the trick. The bonus is that lemons also support the immune system, aid digestion, repairs the skin, balances pH levels, cleanses the urinary tract, freshens the breath and reduces the appetite. (Bodyandsoul.com.au)
3. LAUGH WITH A FRIEND
Apparently being around your best friend can decrease levels of the stress hormone cortisol. If your best friend just happens to be funny, then that's a bonus!
The Woman's Day recently suggested that you can cut your stress levels by 39% simply by hanging out with your funniest friend.
According to AuthorityNutrition.com laughing relieves anxiety because it brings more oxygen into the body and organs; stimulates and relieves the stress response; and relieves tension by relaxing the muscles. In the long term laughter can also improve the immune system and our overall natural mood.
If your bestie isn't readily available, or they aren't particularly funny, perhaps a daily dose of a slap-stick TV show will help.
How are you anxiety levels?
Could you use some yoga, lemons and laughter in your life?
Note: I am not a psychologist nor nutritionist. The above information is brought to you via my online reading.
I've noticed that I've been suffering a bit of anxiety recently. Nothing major, I just seem to get jumpy occasionally and my face tends to go red from nerves at the most unexpected times.
There are a few things I've read that may actually assist with reducing anxiety levels.
1. YOGA
The first one is yoga.
A groundbreaking study at Flinders University in Adelaide has found that yoga can actually alter the function of DNA.
According to News.com.au the study found that "chronically stressed women who practised yoga once a week for eight weeks experienced biological changes as well as positive psychological benefits".
Specifically the study looked at the gene associated with inflammation and immune response because chronic stress has been associated with elevated inflammation.
Participants found that after just one session of yoga their anxiety levels had dropped dramatically. After 8 weeks they were feeling completely stress free.
2. POTASSIUM
According to mentalhealthfood.net, a diet low in potassium can cause anxieties to emerge. Potassium deficiency can also cause irritability, fatigue, muscle weakness, cramps, Restless Leg Syndrome and chronic pain.
Livestrong suggests that foods high in potassium include beans, dark leafy greens, potatoes, squash, yoghurt, fish, avocados, bananas and mushrooms. They also say that the problem with potassium is getting the balance right as too much potassium can cause serious heart, nerve and muscle problems.
So if you want to stick to the more medium/low potassium foods to get your potassium levels up gently then lemons are a good middle ground.
Perhaps instead of a cup of tea in the morning a nice fresh glass of lemon water each day might do the trick. The bonus is that lemons also support the immune system, aid digestion, repairs the skin, balances pH levels, cleanses the urinary tract, freshens the breath and reduces the appetite. (Bodyandsoul.com.au)
3. LAUGH WITH A FRIEND
Apparently being around your best friend can decrease levels of the stress hormone cortisol. If your best friend just happens to be funny, then that's a bonus!
The Woman's Day recently suggested that you can cut your stress levels by 39% simply by hanging out with your funniest friend.
According to AuthorityNutrition.com laughing relieves anxiety because it brings more oxygen into the body and organs; stimulates and relieves the stress response; and relieves tension by relaxing the muscles. In the long term laughter can also improve the immune system and our overall natural mood.
If your bestie isn't readily available, or they aren't particularly funny, perhaps a daily dose of a slap-stick TV show will help.
How are you anxiety levels?
Could you use some yoga, lemons and laughter in your life?
Note: I am not a psychologist nor nutritionist. The above information is brought to you via my online reading.
