“6 Must-Have Products for Easing Stress”
Feeling anxious with high blood pressure, sweaty palms, and a racing heart? Emotional stress can be tough. If you’re looking for ways to de-stress, from simple breathing techniques to great stress relief products, this expert has some fantastic tips to help you relax.
In our fast-paced daily lives, we often overlook the importance of taking time to unwind and relax. Many people find it hard to stay healthy and put off relaxation for “when I get around to it.” But if we wait for free time to de-stress, we’d be a frazzled society! Have you noticed how much more energy you have and how easy it is to focus after some downtime? So, why wait? Do it now.
It takes 21 days to create a habit. Once you release a little bit of stress, you’ll thrive even more. Feeling stressed about committing to 21 days? Relax. Here are some simple solutions you can do right now and fit into your daily routine to improve your health.
We all get stressed, no doubt about that! Here are some easy ways and stress relief products to help keep your stress levels under control. Most of these can be done while at your desk at work or driving your kids to soccer practice. If it helps, set an alarm on your phone to remind you.
Taking a few big, slow, deep breaths when you start to feel overwhelmed can help to revitalize and restore your body. For an extra dose of fresh air, there are now portable, recreational oxygen canisters available. These lightweight canisters contain pure oxygen that you can breathe in to give you an extra boost. We’ve all heard the saying “just breathe,” and after all, it’s oxygen that we need. It carries nutrients throughout our entire body.
Ease your mind and calm your senses with Wally’s Natural Organic Aromatherapy Blends. Available in five different blends with a smooth rollerball applicator, you can take your essential oil with you wherever you go. Essential oils benefit you and everyone around you. Share the calm! ($11.00)
Ear candling, offered as an add-on service at spas, is a technique that provides a general sense of well-being. The burning candle sends warm air and rhythmic sounds down through the hollow chute, allowing you to float into a peaceful state. Wally’s Natural’s hand-crafted, high-quality Lavender and Herbal scented ear candles add a subtle, calming hint of aromatherapy to the experience. You’ll enjoy a newfound lightness in your ears. (4-pack, $15.75)
Philip Stein’s Horizon Bracelet is a stylish daytime accessory designed to improve overall well-being. Using Philip Stein’s Natural Frequency Technology, the bracelet helps wearers feel more focused and less stressed ($225).
The Cor Pendant offers a fresh take on the timeless practice of aromatherapy. These elegant and modern pendants contain an aromatherapy Cor Wick™ insert, cleverly hidden inside, that is infused with high-quality essential oil blends – Calm, Focus, or Energy – to assist the wearer throughout the day ($125).
Sit back and relax by breathing in healthy, dry, salt-enriched air. The negative ions released during halotherapy (“dry salt therapy”) alter the surrounding air, providing a stress-free environment. You’ll feel rejuvenated from the inside out after a halotherapy session. Prices vary. For the nearest salt room, visit SaltChamberInc.com. You can also take salt therapy home by purchasing a salt lamp. The negative ions in your home provide a stress-free environment for your bedroom or living room. ($18-$40)
Grab a StretchBall™ and lay on it. The magic of the StretchBall is that it releases your tight muscles, knots, aches, and pains, all while making you feel like you completed a yoga class – in less than 5 minutes. All you have to do is breathe. StretchBall can vary from hard to soft so you can use it on 100% of your body, including the chest, neck, and upper back area – where most people hold their stress. It also deflates and can fit in your purse or briefcase so you can roll anytime, anywhere – even during a conference call! ($35)
Jump on your computer and order a couple of these stress relief products. While they’re in transit to your door, I have one more idea you can do right now! Set an alarm on your phone for a 1 PM and 6 PM meeting titled ‘BREATHE’. Stress reduction is already in your life… just breathe!