From taking cold showers to cutting back on your caffeine intake, here are some ways to nurture your nervous system.
From taking cold showers to cutting back on your caffeine intake, here are some ways to nurture your nervous system.
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When we feel stressed or anxious, our nervous system goes into fight-or-flight mode as a stress response. This puts our body on even higher alert. “This is a state of action and chaos, and it’s essential for survival. We naturally move in and out of this system a lot. But when stress, anxiety, and past trauma are constantly present, this heightened state can impact the functioning of our nervous system, body, and mind,” writes therapist Anna Papaioannou. Here are 5 ways to nourish your nervous system. (Unsplash)
Taking a cold shower can help relieve stress and tension in the body. It can also support healthy nervous system function and help reduce the frequency of infections. (Freepik)
Exposing your body to a heating pad, hot shower, or hot bath can have anti-inflammatory effects and help maintain healthy blood sugar levels. (istock photos)
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Healthy massage and touch help send signals to the nervous system that it is safe, which helps relieve cardiovascular stress. (Pexels)
Caffeine is highly activating to the nervous system, leading to increased heart rate, blood pressure, cholesterol, and stress hormones. Reducing your caffeine intake helps to nourish your nervous system. (Unsplash)
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