07/02/2022
Looking for a way to ease the stress in your life?
5 Tips to deal with stress: A Chinese Medicine Approach
🔹 In Chinese Medicine, human emotions are closely related to the organs - The Liver is the organ relating to emotion, Kidney is responsible for the energetic function and the Spleen is the housekeeper of the body’s immune system, taking its nutrients from the stomach. 🔹
Here are 5 Proven Tips to alleviate stress assisting you in a healthier & happier balanced life style:
🔸 Acupuncture - Acupuncture stimulates the nervous system, increases the blood circulation. Acupuncture has been shown to lower stress hormones by reducing cortisol levels.
🔹 Exercise - When your body is stressed and anxious, your liver energy is blocked. Exercising has a positive effect on the liver. Exercise demands attention so your mind is drawn away from your day to day stress. There are many studies that have show exercising help release Endorphins which trigger a positive feeling in your body.
🔸 Diet - In Traditional Chinese Medicine Kidneys are considered to be the root of life, they are the foundation for a healthy life so it is important to look after them. Avoid consumption of items such as alcohol and caffeine that can have a damaging effect on the kidneys. Grains nourish the stomach, and fish, walnuts nourishes the kidneys.
Keep your spleen nourished by consuming more warm and cooked foods. Cold and raw food along with sugar and alcohol as it is not easily digested by the spleen which results in Qi deficiency and depletes the body.
🔹 Relax and Nourish the Mind - Many people find meditation daunting and we totally understand that, it is difficult to simply sit down with your own thoughts and embrace the quietness or loudness of your own thoughts. The trick and challenge is to focus on the present and where you are at that instant moment. A good starting point is to sit down with no distraction and count 100 deep breaths, this should pull you away from your negative thoughts and bring your mind to present and promote relaxation.
🔸 Consider Adding Chinese Herbal Medicine & Herbs to your daily routine - Chinese Herbal Medicine can be extremely useful when chronic stress has affected your organs. Some Chinese Medicine has been specifically formulated to help reduce stress by reducing the level of cortisol, it also helps to relax nerves and muscles helping eliminate stress and anxiety.
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