Dealing with anxiety Practical tips and advice
Dealing with anxiety can be a challenging and overwhelming experience, but there are many practical tips and advice that can help manage and reduce symptoms. There are some effective strategies to deal with anxiety that you can adopt to reduce your anxiety.
Cooking as Therapy 
Mindfulness in cooking can involve cooking activities that engage multiple senses, such as chopping, stirring and roasting, which can be soothing and focussing. This can help reduce anxiety by providing relief from worries and the dangers they pose.
Traditional Cooking Techniques Explore different cooking methods such as tadka (tempering), grilling, roasting, dum pakna, pressure cooking, stir-frying, steaming and pickling. These techniques help create a sense of accomplishment and control, which can be beneficial for anxiety management.
Nutritious food combinations
Brain-healthy foods Include foods rich in zinc, selenium, and magnesium, minerals such as almonds, cashews, walnuts, carrots, cucumbers, bananas, etc., which provide energy to cells and the brain. Include iron, folate, and vitamin B12 in your diet to boost serotonin levels, which affect mood.
Kitchen ingredients Use traditional ingredients known for calming and healing properties, such as turmeric, ashwagandha, and herbal teas such as tulsi (holy basil), ginger, cardamom, and cinnamon. These ingredients can help reduce stress, improve focus, and promote relaxation.
Lifestyle changes
Yoga and meditation Practice yoga and meditation to reduce stress and anxiety while improving mental health. These ancient practices can help develop mindfulness and inner peace.
Social support Get involved in social activities and spend time with friends and family, which can help reduce feelings of loneliness and isolation that often accompany anxiety.
Additional Techniques
Journaling Write down your thoughts and feelings and think about ways to relieve them.
Aromatherapy:- Aromatherapy is a type of alternative medicine that uses essential oils and other aromatic materials to improve mental health by using calming scents such as lavender and chamomile. This healing system has been in use since ancient times, using oils extracted from plants, herbs, flowers, petals, and bark.
Breathing Exercises:- Yoga Namaskar, Yogasana, Pranayama is a type of breathing exercise that involves controlling the rate of breathing. It improves breathing and increases oxygen intake. Practice deep, focused breathing to slow your heart rate and calm your mind.
Seek Professional Help
Primary Care Physician:- Consult your doctor who can help you understand your problem and help you deal with it to rule out other problems and medical conditions that may be contributing to your anxiety.
Mental health professionals:- Mental health professionals are people who are trained in the diagnosis, treatment and management of mental health-related problems. Such as psychologists, psychiatrists, counselors, mental health service providers, are trained in the diagnosis, treatment and management of mental health-related problems. They provide treatment and therapy for mental health-related problems.
By incorporating these practical tips and advice into your daily life, you can deal with anxiety better and improve your overall health.
