Your nervous system plays a key role in your emotional
wellbeing, cognitive function and mental health. Maintaining a
balanced mental and emotional state is an important part of
feeling good and will have an effect on the rest of your health.
Many of us will have experienced stress or anxiety at different
times in our life and, in small amounts, this is quite normal.
However, when either of these continues long term, your overall
health can suffer. There are a number of factors that can
contribute to stress and anxiety, including: going through major
life changes, having low self esteem, a stressful work
environment, and unhealthy diet or lifestyle habits. Some
helpful hints to reduce symptoms of stress and anxiety: -
Healthy eating – focusing on fresh fruit and vegetables, whole
grains, healthy fats (such as oily fish, nuts and seeds,
avocado) and adequate water each day. - Regular exercise –
getting your heart rate up and your body moving improves
circulation and will help to release tense muscles. - Relaxa