Covid-19 Update: Anxiety Solutions

RVAchironeuro • November 2, 2020

Hello friends:

During these incredible times of lockdowns, possible illness, political polarization, social distancing, masks, new rules every week, financial and economic stress…it is no wonder that many of us are suffering from anxiety. Anxiety is a normal reaction to uncertainty and things that may harm us. Here are some links to insights and self-help things you can do now to lower your stress and anxiety:

Bottom Line: There is a large list of things we can do to lower anxiety, which can drive your health downhill and make you more susceptible to illness of any type. So, work to not get stuck in an anxiety mode because this will put your nervous system into fight or flight, and this chronic release of stress chemistry will significantly damage your brain and overall health. Here are some things to help, and try to do at least one of these activities per day:

  • Outdoor Play
  • Indoor Play
  • Minimize screen time
  • Avoid listening to media/news
  • Chiropractic treatments
  • Relaxation Exercises
  • Yoga
  • Meditation
  • Aerobic exercise
  • Prayer
  • Engage in making art
  • Reading
  • Music
  • Learn to cook or develop that skill
  • Balanced diet
  • Get enough sleep
  • Supplements that often help:
    • Ashwagandha (excellent)
    • L-Theanine
    • Holy Basil
    • Lemon Balm
    • Magnesium threonate (excellent)

 

 

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