How To Defeat Anxiety In Lockdown

How To Defeat Anxiety

An endless news of covid-19, not only disturbing the life but has a toll on one's mind. Million's of people have lost their lives struggling in their day to day life hence the anxiety & stress level is increasing and impacting everyone's life. It looks like that, the physical well-being has disappeared somewhere into thin air. Pandemic pushing people toward poverty one of the reasons to have anxiety and stress in life, is it possible to deal with anxiety by simply changing our food or living habits? is anxiety being the result of a poor health condition? Let's dive into it.

Health Vs Anxiety

Whenever it comes to health, we think about food, but food and exercise both are equally important in order to get proper health benefits, exercise doesn't mean going to a gym or stretching your body or running, Although these are the foams or ways to do the exercise, needless to say, sometimes these exercises are not accessible and suitable for all aged-group. So what do we have? We have the traditional way to keep our body fit and anxiety-free, it is none other than but "Walking". One of the myths or let's say assumption what people believe in most is that walk can't get you fit.

The benefits of Walking is immense from physical health to your mental health, as it lowers down anxiety and stress level. A walk can be suitable for any-aged group or in any phase of your life.

Importance Of Walk.

Now, some people would argue that running is much better than Walking, as to get quick result and fitness. It's not always the case or true as what Walking can do, Running Can't. Running may give you a quick result physically, but there are other elements that can't be ignored as walking can impact on your mental health.

Another point that is worth considering is that walking can lower the risk of high blood pressure as per the study published in the "American Heart Association Journal".

The researchers also found that walking at a gentle speed can lessen the risk of hypertension not only this but can drop the high cholesterol level as it is the most sustainable activity.

It's predominant to go for a walk, choose your roof-top as the best place to do exercise during the lockdown as people are bound to stay at home. In this way, your not only helping your body to function properly but caring for your mental health as well.

There is no chance to get injuries while "Walking" but in the case of running there is around 52% of runners who get injuries. However there are different types of Walking, but I think out of all, Brisk or Power Walk is good for most people.

A brisk walk is all about enjoying the fresh air with a bit of exercise it happens usually when we meet our friend whereas the "Power Walk". is to motivate yourself to do something at a quick pace as its bit quicker than a brisk walk, we use our arms to propel ourselves its sort of good exercise that can relax your mind

By doing these simple walking you can reduce the anxiety and stress level at home.

Nutrients & Vitamins For Mental Well-being And Can Help To Reduce Anxiety & Stress

The best way to boost your mental health is just to eat food rich in Omega-3 fatty acids, Other than that if you add "Green Leafy Vegetables" especially the Dark Green particularly for brain-protective one can have huge benefits. In addition to that, cultured milk, yogurt or nuts, seeds, or fish are highly recommended by dieticians. People believe these food help your body, but have huge role in boosting your mental health you feel relaxed and light furthermore when adding little exercise routine with this, it's not less than a boon for one's life. So let's staring developing the habit of eating healthy food that can keep you away from "Anxiety & Stress".

Since we have learned more about brain-food, exercise, and their benefits, it's time to learn about some food which should be avoided.

3 Food & Drinks That We Should Avoid.

1. Sugar

You must have heard about what sugar does to our brain and body, let's discuss a bit of it, The biggest drawbacks of consuming "Sugar foods" is that, they lead to inflammation which is the reason behind your mood disorders, not only this, you be surprised to know that it is the reason of the anxiety and depression in many cases, stop eating sugar it's better to go with the natural source of sugar. The other foods which should be avoided by you, is "Processed Foods" both have unhealthy property. these foods are not body-friendly not even good for mental health. Sometimes it happens when people eat more when they have stress or anxiety says "American Dietetic Association" its an off-track habit and difficult to quit because more eating means more chances to gain weight, and indirectly connected with your brain, mood because one way or another you start feeling worried about things. So stop eating foods that have added sugar.

2.Alcohol.

A party or a get-together with your friends or colleagues brings a good time, isn't it? what makes it more fun to it is the Alcohol, but do you know? it leads to anxiety because it changes the levels of neurotransmitters and the levels of serotonin in the brain, which means you feel even more anxious once it's out of your brain. Drink safe, drinking in moderation is very important as drinking alcohol triggers anxiety symptoms as it has an impact on sleep and hydration.

3. Caffeine

What about a decent conversation over a cup of coffee or maybe tea?

As per the "National Coffee Association", around 62% of people have coffee-time in their day-to-day life. and surprisingly there are 3 cups per coffee drinker. Coffee contains a high level of caffeine and increases anxiety. Then why do we have this notion of having caffeine? because it boosts alertness, and brain function only "if your taking in a low dose"

I hope this blog has helped a lot to opt for a healthy lifestyle, whereas the world is going through a tough time we need each other helping hands.

Eat Healthy Live Healthy.