Well, it's been a crazy week. Lets see, what's happened? We got a new computer system at work, I had to take my grandmother to the emergency room (it's nothing serious, but the situation is complicated) and Alex got a terrible bout of the stomach flu, and I had to take care of him because he was so sick he was delerious. So yeah. I decided to cheer myself up by making this thread on a forum I belong to. I decided to post it here, too, since some people who view my blog aren't members there.
Since so many of us suffer from anxiety and stress, I thought this might be a good place for us to share ideas on how we manage it. It might become a helpful/comforting place for us to refer to if we are going through a rough patch. At least I hope it will. I just know that I personally have been exploring some alternative healing remedies, and I've been wanting to share. So here it goes!
1. I think the most helpful thing I have discovered is aromatherapy. I was hooked on using a tealight burner to diffuse the oils, but have recently discovered that steam inhalation gives even more relief. Plus, it has the additional benefit of soothing my sinuses, which also give me trouble.Anyway, so here are a few links about that. They start out by concentrating on the steam inhalation, then I just added some general aromatherapy links. Those are especially helpful if you are unfamiliar with essential oils.
2. Secondly, I would strongly advocate yoga. It has helped me SO much. If you can't find or afford a class in your area, there are lots of videos available, both online, at book stores and in fitness sections of department stores. I like the Gaiam brand. I just borrowed a beginner video from my yoga center because the one I bought was too hard for me! So, it's important to get a beginner video if you're just starting out. Otherwise you'll hurt yourself! A link-http://www.gaiam.com/retail/3/YogaforBeginners
3. Herbal tea! I can't say it enough. I don't know what I'd do without my teas. I love Traditional Medicinals, esp their Nighty Night, Easy Now & Echinacea Plus teas. Here's a link-
Sometimes when I am particularly stressed, I will add some Kava Kava tincture (you can find it at health food stores or online), but I do it very rarely now because there has been evidence that it can cause liver damage. That's why I reserve it only for occasional use. Do your own research and homework on this one. Just because something is natural doesn't mean it's safe for you. It's also important to read about any drug interactions before trying any herbal product.
4. Bach Flower Essences/Remedies. I've been experimenting with these a little. I don't know yet whether I would recommend them. I'm still in the beginning stages of studying this. But it's certainly something fascinating and potentially helpful that is worth looking into. Here's a link for info on that.
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