Today, we are all in a state of chronic stress. In order to restore balance, a large piece of chocolate cake is not suitable. We have collected proven methods that will really help you relax.
Teas
After dinner, avoid caffeinated drinks – coffee, black and green tea. Drink herbal teas with mint, chamomile, lemon balm, lavender, valerian, nettle, hawthorn, motherwort, St. John’s wort. They perfectly relax and set you up for an evening rest.
Oils
Essential oils have been used since ancient Egypt. They promote relaxation of the body, help cheer up or cope with stress, have anti-inflammatory and antibacterial effects. The main thing is to choose the right oil and use it correctly. Lavender, rosemary, lemon, rose, chamomile, and eucalyptus oils are perfect for deep relaxation.
Relax bath
An hour before bedtime, take a classic relaxing bath. To prepare it, you will need:
50 g of dry lavender flowers;
50 g of dry chamomile flowers;
50 g of dry mint.
Mix all the plants and pour hot water, not boiling water. Cover and insist 30 minutes, then strain through cheesecloth or a sieve. Add the infusion to a warm bath and enjoy!
Supplements
Include in your daily diet supplements aimed at harmonizing the work of the nervous system. These include magnesium and ashwagandha, a plant with hypnotic and sedative properties. It is a natural adaptogen used for anxiety disorders, insomnia, mild obsessive-compulsive disorder, and to improve the functioning of the nervous system. Magnesium is also very important to take additionally, because it is very important for the normal functioning of the nervous system, but at the same time the body is not able to synthesize it on its own.