Do you face anxiety attacks ?

Stress is common reason for most people who face anxiety attacks. The baggage of stress when gets accumulated in the long run and not taken care of at early times leads to anxiety in the long run.

Here are some simple ways to relieve stress and anxiety.

• Try not to take on more than you can handle. Saying no is one way to control your stress to a great extent.

• Regular exercise can help lower stress and anxiety by releasing endorphins and improving your sleep and self-image.
• High quantities of caffeine can increase stress and anxiety. So reducing caffeine intake can relieve stress to a great extent.

• Certain supplements can reduce stress and anxiety like green tea and lemon .

• Aromatherapy can help lower anxiety and stress. Light a candle or use essential oils during bathing which relieves stress to great extent.Lavender ,rose , Sandalwood ,orange .These r some of the the oils that you can try .
• Find the humor in everyday life, spend time with funny friends or watch a comedy  movie to help relieve stress.It works as a great stress buster.

• According to several studies, chewing gum may help you relax and reduce stress.

• Having strong social networks and mixing around with people you like or talking to your favourite people may help you get through stressful times and lower your risk of anxiety.

• See to it that you are never alone at the time of peak hours of stress . Engage your self in some work or with some one you love.

• Yoga is widely used for stress reduction. It may help lower stress hormone levels and blood pressure.

• Listening to music you like can be a good way to relieve stress.

Deep breathing activates the relaxation and thus act as great stress busters.

• Music and physical intimacy can all work to relieve anxiety — and they will improve your overall work-life balance as well.

Sana Nachan

( Nutritionist,Assitant Professor-Food & Nutrition, 

Diet consultant.)