SLEEP & RELAXATION

Relaxation, just like a healthy diet with regular exercise, is the essential factor for our physical and emotional well – being and also disease prevention. Practising relaxation techniques can help reduce everyday stress and boost energy and mood.

Making relaxation techniques a part of your life

A variety of different relaxation techniques can help you bring your nervous system back into balance by producing the relaxation response. The relaxation response is a mentally active process that leaves the body relaxed, calm, and focused.

Learning the basics of these relaxation techniques isn’t difficult, but it does take practice. It is recommended setting aside at least 10 to 20 minutes a day for your relaxation practice. If you’d like to get even more stress relief, aim for 30 minutes to an hour.

The best way to start and maintain a relaxation practice is to incorporate it into your daily routine. Between work, family, school, and other commitments, though, it can be tough for many people

Soaking in a warm bath can encourage time to relax, rest & refresh.  By adding some specific ingredients to the water, baths can also allow you to replenish low minerals, support detoxification, aid relaxation & boost energy levels.  

Magnesium baths many people have low levels of magnesium which is a mineral that supports many of the body’s functions including sustaining heart health, energy production, muscle control & the elimination of harmful toxins. Add 2 cups of magnesium flakes to a warm bath & soak for 20 minutes, up to 3 times a week.

Epsom Salts while also replenishing magnesium & sulphate, Epsom salt may also help to detoxify the body by removing chemicals & pollutants, help reduce migraines, relax sore muscles (especially after physical activity or exercise), & exfoliate & often the skin encouraging better circulation. Add 2 cups to a warm bath & soak for at least 12 minutes to gain the benefits. As Epsom salts can be slightly drying to the skin it is especially recommended

Lack of sleep can lead to many health issues. In the short term, a lack of adequate sleep can affect judgement, mood, ability to learn & retain information, and may increase the risk of serious accidents and injury. In the long term, chronic sleep deprivation may lead to a host of health problems including obesity, diabetes and cardiovascular disease. Find out how you can improve your sleep hygiene for improved wellness....

Avoid Stimulants

• Limit the amount of stimulants (caffeine, nicotine, alcohol, cola drinks, dark chocolate, even some cold and flu remedies) consumed during the day and especially close to bedtime. If sensitive to caffeine avoid it after 12 noon.
• Stimulants make it harder for the brain to achieve a state of relaxation needed for sleep and consumption can impair sleep for many hours. Whilst most people think that alcohol is a sedative, it actually has a stimulating effect.

Minimise Tension and Anxiety 

• Avoid anxiety-provoking activities close to bedtime, such as paying