Anxious or stress? get up and go!

Happy December! New month new topic, this month I will be focusing a little bit on tips on how to manage anxiety and stress. You have heard me say many many times, stress and anxiety are the main sources of illness in this country! Stress is something that we can't avoid. So it is super important to learn how to manage it.

What I’ve learned through experience thus far is that an anxious mind is a powerful mind, and it can outrun and outwit rational logic any day of the week, so your journey won’t be easy, but it IS possible to retrain your thoughts. Plus, I’m here to support your efforts!

Sometimes, all you need to interrupt your train of thought is action. Something as simple as getting up to throw away a piece of trash can snap you back into reality and pull you out of a funk.

If that doesn’t work, opt for something bigger, like a hot shower or preparing some food. Activities like these require your brain to refocus itself on alternative tasks, and they also change your physical location, which can act as a refresh button on your mind.

You should also know that sometimes anxiety is caused by a buildup of adrenaline, which can be cured by something as simple as a walk. Fresh air can improve your well being, and one study even found that people who took a walking trip to a wooded area had lowered the production of stress hormones than when they remained in a city (https://bit.ly/2gHt29z).

If you don’t live in a walking-friendly neighborhood, opt to take a trip to a big box store or the mall. Now during these covid-19 days, the mall or store might not be the right place to be, but you can still go for a hike or the beach and get some fresh air.

No transportation? Look up some yoga or qi-gong videos on the Internet to follow along with. At the very least, stop what you’re doing and make yourself do 20 jumping jacks.

Remember, I'm always here to help email me your questions on anxiety and stress management at ContactToni@drToniCamacho.com and if you are under stress and anxiety remember to check out my stress and anxiety management herbal supplements

Have a great day!
Toni