WHERE HAS MY ZEN GONE?
Some positive changes to support the nervous system and hormonal health long term include. —
Practising gratitude
While waiting at traffic lights, you could think of the things around you that you are grateful for.
Eat well
We are calmer when we have eaten nourishing, real food. This needs to include good fats, protein and complex carbohydrates as well as foods offering zinc and iodine.
Reduce expectations of yourself
Ask for help and delegate where possible.
Exercise
Restorative yoga is particularly beneficial for those with adrenal and thyroid depletion.
Relaxation
Taking a regular bath with Epsom salts added for muscle relaxation, and try reading at night to help you sleep or take 20 long, slow, deep breaths each night when you get into bed.
Watch what you drink Cut out or limit coffee and avoid all other caffeine sources such as fizzy drinks and try to limit alcohol to special occasions as it prevents you from going into the restorative, deep REM sleep.
Limit screen time
Avoid bright lights and screens for one to two hours before going to bed.
The good stuff
Try a herbal medicine such as withania, rhodiola and ginseng and nutrients such as magnesium, taurine and B vitamins.