Do you remember the last time you went to bed early, without a single worry or care on your mind, and woke up full of energy & enthusiasm for a new day, like after a very good night’s sleep?
If that day is not far from the present, then this article is for you.
Stress—the constant state to which each of us is increasingly exposed these days—causes numerous health issues. When we are affected by stressful situations and stressful people, our bodies enter a fight-or-flight mode. A surge of stress hormones invades our system, raising our heart rates and affecting us both emotionally and physically. Stress impacts our bodies in various ways, such as the development of insulin resistance and fat storage, hormonal imbalance and infertility, increased cortisol production, digestion and gut microbiome disruption, sleep cycle disturbance, and brain function and mental health issues.
Despite this, we have much more power over our health than we realize. The power is in our hands and minds. By introducing awareness and consciousness into our daily lives, we can make positive changes.
Have you ever tried to connect with the earth?
Grounding is a stress-relieving technique that has positive effects on human health. The earth’s surface is negatively charged, and when connected to the human body, it transfers electrons that benefit us.
Meditation is another wonderful technique that helps release stress. Dr. Joe Dispenza offers morning and evening meditations that generate gratitude, promote restorative sleep, and help recondition the body to a new mind. His “Generating Change” meditation focuses on the idea that you are the creator of your life and can change your energy and, consequently, your life.
Exercise and movement improve circulation and relax the body. Try taking a 30-minute walk in a place you enjoy, such as a lovely park, and observe the changes in your body.
Breathing exercises are also highly effective for relaxation. Try this: take 10 breaths in a row—inhaling for a count of four, holding for a count of eight, and exhaling for a count of sixteen.
Nervine teas are my favorites because they release tension, calm and relax the mind, act as cerebral circulatory stimulants, antidepressants, and mood elevators.
Have you tried a lavender pillow to help you sleep?
lace dried lavender flowers in a cotton bag and put it on or under your pillow before going to sleep. You can also put it in your bath on the hot water tap or use essential oil in an aromatherapy diffuser. For tea, I recommend a nice nervine blend before bed or even during the day. Try a combination of passion flower, lavender, chamomile, rose petals, lemon balm, and St. John’s wort.
Of course, there are many more techniques available. I’ve mentioned only a few for now. I hope you’ll start using them gradually and reap significant benefits.
Until next time!
