New research has revealed that we're more vulnerable to stress in the evening, in comparison to the morning.
Our experts have provided their top tips to help you de-stress from the moment you wake up, to the moment you close your eyes.
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Research reveals that we’re more vulnerable to stress in the evening
ways to de-stress your day from am to pm
Stressful
events in the evening release less of the body's stress hormones than
those that happen in the morning, according to new research.[i]
This suggests that we are more vulnerable to stress in the evening, as
less stress hormones are freed to help provide the body with the energy
needed for the
fight or flight mode.
Our experts are here to help you de-stress from the moment you wake up, to the moment you close your eyes…
Spring out of bed
“If
you feel especially down on dark mornings, consider using a special
light lamp alarm clock. The lamp gradually turns itself
on (and gets brighter and brighter) to mimic natural dawn sunrise, to
wake you up slowly before your alarm goes off. Research has shown people
feel more positive and find it easier to get out of bed in the darker
months after using this kind of device,” advises
Nutritionist, Cassandra Barns.
Start your day with a smile on your face
Why not tell your family member a joke over the breakfast table?
Having a laugh is one of the best
remedies for stress and low mood - “laughter triggers the release of
endorphins, the natural feel-good chemicals that make us happier and
relaxed,” explains Dr.
Marilyn Glenville, the UK’s leading Nutritionist and author of The Natural Health Bible for Women (www.marilynglenville.com).
Try having one coffee a day instead of 5
“Think
about the amount of caffeine you are drinking either in coffee, tea,
colas and energy drinks. Caffeine will cause a similar roller coaster
effect as sugar can cause the release of the stress hormones,
adrenaline and cortisol,” explains Dr Marilyn Glenville.
Avoid the sugary treats that are grabbing your attention
It’s 6pm, you’ve clocked out of work,
hangry, and as you’re walking to the train station you come
across shops filled with sugary goodies and you struggle to resist
stocking up on these treats. Ring any bells? “We can be tempted to eat
fats, refined carbs and sugary foods when it is cold
outside and we are feeling sluggish. This not only creates weight gain,
but reaching for these foods will only make us crash after the initial
energy rush, creating a vicious cycle,” says Jacqueline Harvey, Wellness
Expert & Author (www.jacquelineharvey.co.uk).
Top Tip: To help avoid giving in to temptations and crashing the moment you get home the Natures Plus KetoLiving Sugar Control Capsules
(£29.95, www.naturesplus.co.uk)
are here to help. The capsules support normal glucose levels, helping to eliminate those dreaded sugar cravings.
Swap stress for sex
“Sex
can help to relieve tension, burn calories and help you go off to sleep
faster. Sex begins in the head, your body’s physical reaction follows.
A key part of starting that sexual idea with your partner is setting
the mood and romantic music can help, as can low lighting, a candlelit
bath, or your favourite romantic or raunchy film,” explains Dr
Glenville.
Don't be a late night worrier
Stress
and sleep are closely related, if we do not get enough sleep we find it
harder to function and when we are stressed we find it harder to get
to sleep. If you’re a late night thinker it can be extremely difficult
to break this cycle.
A 2015
analysis of
previous studies concluded that CBD oil is a promising treatment for
numerous forms of anxiety, including social anxiety disorder, panic
disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder, generalized anxiety disorder,
and post-traumatic
stress disorder[iii]
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