The Importance of Your Health
Eat, Sleep and Be Merry!
Take a look at what you are eating. There are many foods that increase feelings of anxiousness that can be easily reduced and/or replaced. Number one is caffeine –
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How much soda are you drinking?
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How much coffee, how much chocolate are you snacking on?
What about added sugars –
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How much alcohol are you consuming, sugary cereals and breakfast treats, snacks, desserts?
And fatty/fried foods –
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How often do you eat out especially at establishments with a drive-through window!
Do you eat regularly to avoid the blood sugar roller coaster ride? These habits have the potential to increase feelings of anxiousness.
Instead try eating a more wholesome and lean diet.
Include fresh fruits and vegetable, lean meats, non-caffeinated beverages. For example
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Adding blueberries and peaches to your diet can actually reduce stress.
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Whole grains are high in magnesium and tryptophan great for promoting calm.
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As are oats which actually have high levels of serotonin also great for promoting calm. Add foods high in B vitamins to help your nervous system and your brain like avocados, eggs, milk and lean meats.
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Don't forget your Vitamin C which lowers stress hormones like cortisol so grab an orange!
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And make sure you are getting enough omega-3 fatty acids – so maybe add some salmon, peanut butter, eggs or walnuts just to name a few options.
Sleep!
Your body, your brain and your nervous system all require restorative sleep to function properly so do your best to get 6 – 8 hours of restful sleep every night. Develop a routine, try taking a relaxing bath with Epsom salts and lavender, turn off the electronics at least an hour before bed to avoid interrupting melatonin production. Create a relaxing sleep environment. Visit my Helpful Tips page for additional tea and herbal suggestions!
Be Merry!
Don't underestimate the power of positive thinking. Become aware of your thoughts.
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How often are you criticizing, judging, complaining, ruminating?
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How often are you complimenting, admiring, offering gratitude, feeling satisfied?
