A lot has happened in the past year that has caused a lot of people to struggle with their mental wellbeing. Many people are hesitant to go to a doctor and take pills, and for some, there are other ways to lift your mood and start to feel good again…
Massage – Massage has long been known as a great way to relax. As well as being a benefit to our mental wellbeing, massage also helps us by lowering the blood pressure and stimulating the muscles, which in turn can have benefits for our immune systems. In today’s modern world it can be hard to take time out but this mobile massage London based company will even come to you in the workplace!
Acupuncture – This is an ancient Chinese treatment that has been practised for thousands of years and many people confirm that it has helped them with mental illness. It is also used to help people suffering physical pain and with chronic illnesses like fertility problems and fatigue.
Aromatherapy – Using essential oils that are derived from plants, aromatherapy is believed by many to help with mental health problems from depression to anxiety. Doctor Bach did a lot of work with plant products and created remedies based on the plants that he used which are incredibly popular with many people.
Yoga is another ancient practice that helps people to relax and ground themselves. It is also a great form of exercise and is a gentle way to get your muscles working. Used with mindfulness it can be very effective at reducing anxiety as it teaches breathing techniques that help to soothe the body.