While the holiday season is a time of joy, happiness and laughter, it can also serve as a catalyst for stress. After all, organizing meals, travel, gifts, and family get-togethers is no walk in the park.
So how can you get all of this done without suffering from acute stress? Let’s take a look at some helpful and natural stress relief techniques that you can use this holiday season.
1. Nutrition
When you’re feeling stressed, you may be tempted to dig into something sugary and sweet. Unfortunately, foods and snacks that are high in sugar will only work to enhance your stress levels, making them a no-go this holiday.
Instead, eat balanced meals and snacks, including a healthy portion of Vitamin B & C-packed foods, leafy greens, proteins, whole-foods, healthy fats, and Omega-3s (fish oils).
And if you enjoy a cup of tea, chamomile tea or green tea should be at the top of your shopping list.
2. Exercise
Have you ever wondered why people go jogging when they want to clear their head? Well, the release of endorphins caused by exercise helps to relieve anxiety and muscle tension, while elevating your mood and enhancing your quality of sleep.
While you might not have time to hit the gym every day for an hour during this busy season, you can perform simple 30-minute stretches and exercises from the comfort of your own home. Take time for you.
3. BioMat Therapy
What if I told you that you can lose weight and battle stress without lifting a finger? The soothing energizing heat produced by BioMat has been proven to reduce stress and fatigue, helping your body heal and relax in a comforting environment.
This holistic approach to health and wellness does not require you to perform any exercise, instead the amethyst, infrared lights, and ions do the work for you. At our office, Biomat therapy is included in our Assisted Lymphatic Therapy (ALT) sessions. Come in for a relaxing 1-hour session to relieve some stress while your body detoxifies. And ask us how you can buy one to keep in your own home!
4. Essential Oils
Essential oils are your best friend. These versatile oils are soothing and tranquil, and they can be added to your body products and to your bath. Lavender for example has a calming scent, which will regulate your heartbeat and blood pressure, while improving your sleep, reducing your irritability, and minimizing your anxiety.
Other essential oils you can consider include frankincense, myrrh, bergamot, and rose.
5. Get a Massage
Massage therapy relaxes tense muscles, as well as improving blood circulation, reducing blood pressure and heart rate, and providing mental relief.
There are different types of massages to choose from, and you should focus on aromatherapy massages, Swedish massages, hot stone massages, chair massages, foot massages, and scalp massages (which you can do for free when washing your hair.)
As you can see, there are plenty of natural and inexpensive techniques to reduce your stress levels. If you are in need of a soothing BioMat therapy session this holiday, book your ALT appointment today and experience amazing stress relief.
