Holistic Stress Relief

Contributing Factors to Anxiety

Did you know that lifestyle changes, such as minimizing daily stressors and eating more nutrient-dense foods can help lower tension? If you’re feeling a little blue, you can see if you may have:

• Adrenal imbalance
• Nutrient deficiencies

Ways to Support Your Adrenals

Our bodies respond well to consistency. Take a look at the following ways you can help yourself avoid adrenal burnout:

• Manage blood sugar levels
• Reduce stressors
• Managing sleep
• Physical activity
• Proper elimination
• Regular orgasms

Nutrient Supplementation

Want to know which vitamins to focus on for keeping yourself calm and collected? Check to see if your current meal plan supplies your body with enough:

• Zinc
• B6, B12, folate
• Omega 3’s
• Antioxidants Vit A, C, E
• Vitamin D
• Magnesium

Sources of Nutrients

We’ve taken the guesswork out of choosing nourishing foods to help boost your immunity and fight stress. Try checking off foods from each nutrient category the next time you’re grocery shopping:

• Zinc: Meat, shellfish, legumes, nuts, seeds, dairy, whole grains
• B6: Tuna, salmon, chickpeas, dark leafy greens
• B12: Eggs, Fish/shellfish, meat, nutritional yeast, algae
• Folate: Dark leafy greens, beans, peanuts, sunflower seeds, fresh fruits, grains, eggs, lentils, avocado, oranges
• Omega 3 fatty acids: Microalgae, fish
• Antioxidants: pistachios, walnuts, flax seeds
• Vitamin D: fish, milk, fortified dairy
• Magnesium: Lentils, green leafy vegetables, pumpkin seeds, almonds

Essential Oils for Anxiety

Check out a few of our favorite essential oils for relaxing your senses:

• Lavender
• Frankincense
• Bergamot
• AromaTouch
• Adaptiv