As modern day women - we are busier than ever! Somedays it feels that we have had a full day of run arounds before we even sit down at our desk to start work!
There are two sides to the Nervous system - Sympathetic nervous system: Flight or fight and the Parasympathetic nervous system: Rest and digest.
We generally spend more time in our sympathetic nervous system/flight or fight even when we exercise we are in our flight or fight we are constantly switched on.
Why is this not a good thing? - The flight and fight system keeps our cortisol levels elevated: which is our essential survival hormone but too much wrecks havoc on our hormone system and further more can create inflammation in the body.
When our nervous system is in over drive flight and fight our Adrenal system is working harder than it should be to keep up with all the elevated cortisol.
We've all heard the term "Burn out" before!
How to avoid Nervous system Crisis - As a preventative health care approach:
DIET
Choose a diet that is a good clean unprocessed wholefoods diet, one that is rich in colour and full of antioxidants - fresh veggies/fruit and good quality proteins.
Stay Hydrated aiming for 1-2 litres of filtered water in a day
Intermittent fasting isn't for everyone, if you are already depleted I would suggest now is not the right time! Eat consistently and adopt conscious eating - chew well! This will aid digestion, nutrient absorption and reduce bloating. *It may be time for a reset!
SLEEP:
Our bodies love routine, aim to get to bed by 10pm. Incorporate good sleep hygiene practices for a deeper sleep.
warm bath before bed with epsom salts and lavender oil
Phones away and switched to airplane mode.
EXERCISE:
When you are well rested you are more likely to move your body more - this gains strength, stamina, builds muscle and bone density all important for ageing well.
EXERCISE
Tune into your energy levels and build stamina slowly, Incorporate the exercise that you enjoy doing: walking, swimming, bushwalking, bike riding.
YOGA:
Yoga is a great way to rebalance the nervous system back into rest and digest mode. Nurtures Mind, Body & Soul.
MASSAGE:
Along with Yoga, regular massages is another nurturing modality to drop you back into rest and digest mode. Aim to schedule a massage every 1-2 months.
SELF RETREAT
Take a break - plan that holiday, head away with your girlfriends for some care free fun that overfills your joy cup again!
RESTORE THE BALANCE:
Fill your tool box up with all of your self nurture tools - you have the power within yourself to help self regulate when needed. Deep breathing and try some: EFT - Emotional Freedom Technique for grounding yourself back into your body when you are experiencing overwhelm.
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OTHER THERAPIES:
ACUPUNCTURE
Try Acupuncture - which supports balancing the nervous system, women's hormones - regulating cycle, digestive issues, sleep and insomnia, anxiety & weight management.
Nurture & Nourishment - Self Care
EVERYTHING IN MODERATION & BALANCE is the take home message for today and if you are feeling any of the signs and symptoms mentioned above from a nervous system in crisis it may be time for a reset in Diet and lifestyle approaches - make an appointment and start your journey back to vitality!