TRY THIS! Stress relief remedies

• Learn breathwork techniques to stabilise heart rate so stress hormones do not accelerate quickly.

• Prepare your mind to respond to threatening situations consciously.

• When feeling stressed, exercise like walking or yoga are great for triggering happy hormones like endorphins which can replace the stress hormones and replace the nervous system.

• Guided meditation can relax the mind, body, emotions and spirit. There are lots of audio-visuals available via online platforms like YouTube or Soundcloud.

• Using essential oil candles or diffusers can calm the mind and de-stress the body. Relevant scents include lavender, camomile or lemon balm. There are many others that can be used so do your own research.

• Limiting sugar and caffeine intake because over stimulation may trigger stress hormone responses.