A recent survey shows that more than a third of French people declare themselves to be in psychological distress 1. The number of medical consultations for this reason has increased in recent years. In order to limit the use of psychotropic drugs, there are natural solutions that complement medical care. Here is a list of simple, natural recommendations to help you cope with stress.
A regular physical activity is beneficial for resisting stress and depression. In times of confinement, it's difficult to exercise. But it is always possible to organize exercise sessions with the help of a physical or virtual sports coach.
In all cases, the frequency of sessions should be a minimum of 3 to 5 per week, lasting around 30 minutes of aerobic activity.
If you are concerned by the upcoming decontamination, outdoor physical activity such as active walking or "Nordic walking" will be beneficial, provided it is practised regularly enough (minimum 3 times a week).
Cardiac coherence is a relaxation method based on breathing induced by a particular respiratory rhythm. Introduced in France by Dr. David Servan-Schreiber, it can be practiced by anyone, without the need for special tools. It is particularly useful for regaining one's composure or helping to concentrate, even if scientific studies are not yet sufficiently numerous.
In practice, you need to breathe about 6 times a minute: 6 cycles of inhalations and exhalations, each lasting 10 seconds. Breathe for several minutes at this rate, several times a day, to see a lasting effect.
There are several techniques to help you breathe at this rate, and even applications to install on your computer or smartphone.
A Mediterranean-style diet rich in antioxidants and omega-3s has been shown in several scientific studies to improve stress-related disorders.
These relaxation methods are becoming increasingly popular. Their benefits in relieving stress have been demonstrated by a number of scientific studies. It's best to get in touch with a club or a professional to ensure proper practice.
Certain nutrients are particularly useful for people under stress. Among these, we particularly recommend :
In stressful situations, magnesium supplementation is necessary because our body's nutritional requirements are greater. Bisglycinate and proteochelated forms of magnesium are not only the best absorbed, but also the most easily digested.
Our advice: MAGZEN® dietary supplement
1 tablet morning and evening for 3 months.
We are all deficient in omega-3s, as our food is increasingly nutritionally poor.
Omega-3s from fish, such as DHA omega-3s, are of particular interest. They contribute to the normal functioning of the brain and psychological system. Chronic stress is at the root of various mental and psychological disorders.
Our advice: MEMOZAN® dietary supplement
1 capsule morning and evening for 3 months.
1 Survey conducted in April 2020 by Ifop for the COCONEL consortium, which brings together researchers from UMR VITROME, the Cochin-Pasteur Clinical Investigation Center, the Ecole des Hautes Etudes en Santé Publique and the Observatoire régional de la santé Sud-Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur.
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