There are Stress can be defined as the way you feel when you’re under abnormal pressure. Unfortunately, stress can produce hormone changes that lead to inflammation and this is bad news for people with inflammatory arthritis.
All sorts of situations can cause stress. The most common can involve:
- Work
- Money matters
- relationships with partners, children or other family members.
Stress may be caused either by major upheavals and life events such as divorce, unemployment, moving to a new house and bereavement, or by a series of minor irritations such as feeling undervalued at work or dealing with difficult children. Sometimes there are no obvious causes.
Unfortunately, there is no universally accepted formula for reducing stress. One person may relax by learning a new instrument, while another may find learning a new instrument very demanding and frustrating.
Fear not, we have some idea to help you relax. Of course, you don’t need to do them all but some each dat can help you reduce both stress and inflammation.
Meditation
There are lots of apps available for meditation. There are a number of YouTube has short or long meditations that can be done at any time throughout the day. If these don’t suit you, take small breaks throughout the day to clear your mind and take 10 deep breaths.
Get good sleep
Adults need 7 to 9 hours of sleep each night. Practice good sleep hygiene by creating a bedtime routine.
Relax and recharge
When possible, take vacations or day trips. These excursions don’t have to be fancy or expensive—they just have to get you far enough from work that you have time to relax and recharge.
A challenging workout can release stress. Aerobic exercise gets your heart rate up and releases endorphins.
Take up a hobby
Whether it’s gardening, playing music, bird-watching or crafting, a hobby can help take your mind off the outside world. It also can give you a feeling of accomplishment!
Enjoying a Cuppa
Sometimes there is nothing like a cup of tea to give you 5 minutes to yourself to disconnect and relax. You get to hug the mug, enjoyed its warmth and smell the soothing aroma of your favourite flavour.
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