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Honey is a brown, sticky, sugar-saturated solution made by bees. Honey bees or forage bees collect nectar from flowers and add some enzymes to the nectar. Honey may help with stress, depression, and anxiety because it contains compounds that can reduce inflammation in the brain, support a healthy nervous system, improve cognition, and increase brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) levels. Studies suggest that honey might offer antidepressant , anticonvulsant and anti-anxiety benefits. Most ancient civilizations, such as the Egyptians, Greeks, Chinese, Mayans, Romans, and Babylonians, used honey both for nutritional purposes and for its medicinal properties. BEST TIME TO TAKE HONEY  Usually the doctors recommend honey to be taken empty stomach early in the morning as it gives an instant kick and energy boost which is enough to counter an entire day. Many people believe that one of the benefits of honey in the morning is detoxification . Those foods with high hot potency pro...

Aromatherapy is based on the use of aromatic materials, including essential oils and other aroma compounds, with claims for improving psychological well-being.  Aromatherapy is a form of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM). As it mainly  uses the essential oils to manage symptoms or boost your well-being, hence also known as Essential Oils Therapy. Popular Essential Oils used in Aromatherapy are:  Lavender : Often used for their calming effects. It can help relieve pain, ease headaches and aid sleep, too. Even if you're new to essential oils, starting with lavender is a great idea. Lemon : It has long been used as a home remedy to clear the skin, to soothe anxiety, and to stimulate the mind.  It also helps fight exhaustion, helps with depression, kills harmful viruses and bacteria, and reduces inflammation.  Chamomile : Chamomile preparations are commonly used for many human ailments such as hay fever, inflammation, muscle spasms, menstrual disorders,...

Music can be used as a therapeutic tool to reduce stress , promote healing and improve one's overall emotional well-being. Application of music in modern medicine was popularized by Everett Thayer Gaston, (1901-1970) “Father of Music Therapy”. He was a clinical psychologist who promoted the music as Therapy.  Research suggests that music can help reduce symptoms of depression and anxiety by providing a positive distraction from negative thoughts and emotions. Listening to music can reduce anxiety, blood pressure , and pain as well as improve sleep quality , mood, mental alertness, and memory.  Healthcare providers use music as therapy in many contexts, including at the bedside for people in hospitals. However, music therapy isn't the same as listening to music to help you relax.  There are four main approaches to music therapy:  receptive, re-creational, compositional, and improvisational. Each method focuses on a different way the client can get involved. ...

The Om mantra is a sacred sound that can help reduce stress and promote relaxation . Om chanting is an ancient practice that has been used for thousands of years in many Eastern religions, including Hinduism, Buddhism, and Jainism. Chanting Om can also help with anxiety and depression . It calms the nerves, reduces the release of stress hormones and promotes relaxation.  Om chanting has also been found to have a positive effect on anxiety. A study conducted by the National Center for Biotechnology Information found that chanting Om on regular basis, for just five minutes, can significantly reduce anxiety levels. The vibrations created by chanting Om have a calming effect on the nervous system.The vibrations of Om resonate not only in the vocal cords but also within the body. SIGNIFICANCE OF OM IN HINDUISM Om is often referred to as the prime symbol of Hinduism and is said to be the primordial sound from which the universe was created. The three syllables A-U-M are said t...

By some estimations, the scent of an orange may reduce stress by more than 70%.   Vitamin C helps reduce the levels of cortisol, a stress hormone that can cause anxiety and depression. Oranges also contain folate, a B vitamin that helps regulate mood and reduce symptoms of depression. Eating oranges can help boost the immune system and improve overall health.  Oranges are rich in vitamin C which can help reduce stress and improve mood.    Besides being tasty and easily consumable, oranges have several benefits for the heart, skin, body and the eyes. It delays ageing and boosts immunity. Experts suggest that the daily intake of oranges can significantly help in managing physical and mental wellbeing.  Citrus cravings mean that your body is trying to relieve itself of stress and anxiety. Eating one orange a day can boost your immunity , improve the appearance of your skin, maintain your vision, prevent heart-related diseases, reduce the development of ulcers in t...

Numerous studies have shown that being around plants can significantly reduce  depression,  stress, anxiety  and other mental health conditions . Research shows houseplants can lower stress, lift your spirits, and even make you whizzier at work. They'll make your home look gorgeous and give your mind a lovely, calming boost.  Peace lilies have an elegant, calming presence, and provide the added benefit of removing harmful chemicals from the air, so they will improve your living space in many ways. For that reason, many people consider peace lilies to be lucky plants and bring good health.  The Peace Lily originates from the tropical rainforests of Colombia and Venezuela, a real shadow plant which loves a warm, humid environment. In 1870 the plant was introduced into Europe and has experienced a huge amount of development since then. The beautiful peace lily tops NASA's list for removing all three of most common air pollutants — formaldehyde, benzene and trichlor...