Holistic Medical Centre Helps to Alleviate Stress

We have all felt tired and stressed, but it can be managed naturally through simple techniques such as breathing and challenging the way we think about stress. Stress can be defined as a physiological state that prepares our body  (the organism) for action. In other words, stress is our emotional and physical reaction to pressure. That pressure can originate from external factors such as illness, death, an earthquake, having a demanding job, study etc. Also, that pressure can be caused by the way we relate to our environment.

Holistic Medical Centre have some excellent tips on how to manage stress, and first up they say, “breathe”! The way you breathe affects your whole body, as breathing exercises promote feelings of calm and relaxation, and relieve stress. Breathing exercises are easy to learn and you can do them whenever you need.

Music is such a great healer, so you should have a relaxing playlist on your phone and take a few minutes during the day to listen to it when you need to relax. Also, try to take your life day by day and don’t plan too far ahead, and develop techniques that may help you to transit from a busy day to me time or family time. Some people like to have a shower or get changed when they get home. Limit your responsibilities and communicate assertively – it is ok to ‘say no!’

You should also write down your stressful thoughts and feelings. Researchers have shown that Written Emotional Disclose is a valuable and cost effective therapeutic approach as it can help you to process what has happened and will give your mind a break, and finally, go back to basics. Eat a healthy balanced diet, with lots of fruit and vegetables, reduce caffeine and alcohol intake, drink plenty of water and go to bed early, and to find out more about naturopaths, GPs Auckland and Ponsonby doctors please go to http://holisticmedicalcentre.co.nz .