Mental wellness and health are of supreme importance: nothing else can function properly unless you are in full possession of both. In today’s society, though, it can be hard to be in good mental health, especially as you get older. Studies have shown that whilst humans are living longer, their mind function is suffering as the decline of their brains contributes to mental health conditions. Fortunately, there are things that you can try in order to maintain your mental wellbeing. It is very important to prioritise this, as mental health is all too often neglected whilst taking care of more tangible physical concerns, as it is the invisible side of our health.
Conditions such as anxiety, depression and stress are on the rise, especially during these difficult economic times. Whilst many people recognise that they have make changes, such as relaxing, eating better, getting more sleep and taking exercise, it can be difficult to put these into practice as part of a modern lifestyle.
Whilst it is still very important to try to incorporate all the above elements into a healthy lifestyle, wellness can also be promoted in part by adding some supplements to your diet. These help to maintain balance and can have an important effect on mental wellness.
One of the substances that can be taken as a supplement, and can have a great effect on the brain and body during times of stress, is Siberian Ginseng. This is often available from health food shops or even some supermarkets.
Passion Flower and Bacopin are herbs that can also contribute to reducing anxiety and lifting moods. They help the brain to adjust its response to times of stress, and one study has even shown Passion Flower to be as effective in treating anxiety as the leading medication.
The Chinese often use Gotu Kola for anxiety, and it is also thought to help with brain tiredness and contribute to increased focus.
As well as these individual herbs, it can often be possible to buy a compound supplement. Look out for these labelled as ‘mood lifters’ or ‘balancing supplements’ in health food stores or in the supplement section of the supermarket.
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