Stress is a part of all our lives in this fast paced world. It has a serious impact on our physical, mental, spiritual and social well-being. While stress is inevitable, we must know how to manage it gracefully. It is a makor cause for life-style disorders like obesity, type-II diabetes mellitus, hypothyroidism, to name a few. It is also often the main reason for generalized anxiety disorder, depression, insomnia (inability to sleep), ADHD, memory loss and other disorders of the mind. It is also directly linked to hair-fall, insulin resistance, weight gain/loss, premature-greying of hair, pre-mature wrinkles and loss of/excessive hunger.

Let’s see how to manage stress effectively:-

1. indulging in various hobbies and interests
2. journaling
3. meditation/pranayama – Nadi Shodhana Pranayama, Brahmari and Sheetali
4. Yoga/slow paced – mild to moderate exercise
5. being observant about what causes excessive stress and resolving it
6. sound sleep at night
7. spenidng time with loved ones and in nature
8. classical music and dance forms

let’s see a few herbs that help relieve stress and calm the mind (as per the physician’s advice)

1. Brahmi
2. Shankha pushpi
3. Aparajita (blue pea)
4. Mandukaparni

Panchakarma therapies to beat stress

1. Abhyanga (full body massage)
2. Shirodhara/ Takradhara
3. Shirobasti
4. Shiroabhyanga
5. Padabhyanga
6. Shastika Shali Pinda Sweda