Stress is not a disease but a defense system put in place by our body to face external aggressions. When significant stress is prolonged, it can have repercussions on the physique, leading to fatigue, migraines, insomnia, tension … But also on the morale, leading to anxiety, anxieties. Being unstressed and happy requires daily efforts, such as taking the time to eat, laugh, and breathe well. Remember this good old Coué method, because the positive attracts the positive and happiness attracts happiness.
Laughter and humor are also good antidotes. Practice a sport, an artistic activity is recommended. To relax, you are spoiled for choice: massage, meditation, music, relaxation therapy, yoga, singing, shiatsu, acupuncture. And above all, remember to devour life to the fullest by practicing Carpe Diem. On your plate, eat fruit and vegetables without moderation, but dark chocolate, nuts, hazelnuts and almonds should be savored wisely.
Rebalance your emotions with essential oils
Certain essential oils (ET) have powers to manage our emotions. The officinal lavender positive mood, Roman chamomile relieves anxiety, insomnia, garden marjoram invigorates morale, sour petit grain rebalances the nervous system. Breathe the EO of your choice, either directly from the bottle in 4 to 5 deep breaths or on a tissue. You can also broadcast them.
In the event of an anxiety attack, pour 5 drops of EO of officinal lavender and 5 drops of EO of petit grain bigarade in your diffuser. In the evening, you can relax in an aromatic bath: pour in a capful of bath gel, 15 drops of EO of your choice, and choose your relaxation music.
Ready-to-use products: to put in your bag the Roller Stress Puressentiel with 12 essential oils (6.50 €) or the Relaxing Roll’on Florame (6.10 €). To swallow: Aroma express sleep stress, food supplement (Comptoir Aroma, € 9.75). Aromastress is a synergy of HE in the form of capsules (Pranarom, € 11.40).
Calm your fears with plants
The sedative properties of basil will help you regain tone. Recipe: Bring 25 g of fresh leaves to a boil basil in 50 cl of water, let infuse for 10 minutes, filter and drink once or twice a day. Thyme will be preferred in case of anguish and anxiety: 30 g in a liter of boiling water, filter and drink 4 cups a day.
Ready-to-use products: Arkocaps Rodiorelax to regain calm and eliminate external tensions (Arkopharma, € 7.90). Serotisol to prevent and relieve stress (Green Health, € 7.20).
Find your serenity with homeopathy
For all stressors: Gelsemium 15 CH, 5 granules on demand. For anxiety: Ignatia amara 9 CH, 5 granules on demand. In case of fear: Arsenicum album 9 CH, 5 granules on demand.
Ready to use product: PC sedative (Boiron laboratories) for anxiety states and sleep disorders, in tablets or granules.
Manage stress as a cure
Thermal water and sea water have relaxing effects. The thermal spa of Divonne-les-Bains offers a 6-day anti-stress cure (www.valvital.fr). The Thalavie program aims to control stress with thalassotherapy treatments, physical activity, nutritional advice and support after the treatment (Relais Thalasso Ile de Ré. Http://www.iledere.relaisthalasso.com ).
We can also count on purring therapy
the purring cats has positive effects against stress, insomnia. If you’re lucky enough to have a cat, cuddle it or if not, listen to the purrs on CD. “La Ronronthérapie” by Véronique Aïache, book + CD (ed. Le Courrier du livre, € 16).
Thanks to Françoise Couic Marinier, doctor of pharmacy, graduate in phytotherapy, aromatherapy and homeopathy.
