The Four Elements for Treating Mental Health 0
While investigating research into the mental health benefits of saunas, I came across an interesting article about using the Four Elements —Fire, Water, Earth, and Air—that are at the core of many traditional approaches to health and well-being around the globe, to think about possible natural interventions for mental health improvement . . .
Sauna Benefits: Enhancing Physical and Mental Health 2
The use of heat and sweat for health, well-being, and ceremony goes back thousands of years in many cultures across the globe. Recent research is putting scientific backing behind these traditional practices and the modern use of saunas for reducing stress and improving health and mood.
Discover how saunaing can increase your healthspan (longevity + wellbeing).
- Ann Silvers
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What are Fractal Patterns and How Can They Calm You 0
Chances are that you've been drawn to fractals but don't know it. Fractals are repeating patterns that recur on smaller and smaller scales. These patterns are found in nature (shells, flowers, the rings of an onion), architecture, and art.
Research shows that looking at these patterns has a calming effect. The effect can be quite profound and immediate.
Click Read More for images of fractals in nature, food, architecture and more.
- Ann Silvers
- Tags: anxiety anxiety relief natural remedies for anxiety stress
How Weighted Blankets Work for Anxiety, Sleep, and More 2
If you are troubled by anxiety or have difficulty sleeping, a weighted blanket (AKA gravity blanket) may help. In this post, I'll explain what weighted blankets are, how they work, their benefits for children and adults, and what to look for when you are "weighing" your options (pun intended) to buy one.
- Ann Silvers
- Tags: anxiety anxiety relief natural remedies for anxiety stress
Best and Worst Weighted Blankets Reviews 25
I spent days researching weighted blankets so that I could make specific recommendations to my clients suffering from anxiety and/or insomnia.
While researching weighted blankets, I found that there are so many to choose from and so many characteristics to consider that digesting the overwhelming number of options seems like a lot to ask of an already anxious person. I found the number of options so difficult to sort through myself that I created a spreadsheet to track the brands and their attributes. Amazon alone has over 40 brands of weighted blankets. (That's not different versions of weighted blankets. That's different manufacturers. If you multiply it by the number of versions each has, you're in the hundreds.)
Click Read More to see my weighted blanket best and worst lists. Updated November 2024.
- Ann Silvers
- Tags: anxiety anxiety relief natural remedies for anxiety stress
How to Relieve Anxiety and Stress with a Nature Pill 0
How about taking a Nature Pill to relieve your stress? A new study shows that 20 to 30 minutes of being in nature (even just sitting in a nature setting in the middle of a city) reduces stress and anxiety.
Discover what a Nature Pill is, what the study showed, and how you can use a Nature Pill to de-stress.
- Ann Silvers
- Tags: anxiety anxiety relief natural remedies for anxiety stress
