Feeling Overwhelmed?

Major life changes & events such as job disruptions, relationship breakdowns, lifestyle stress, financial pressures & illness can result in feelings of overwhelm & stress. This can wreak havoc on how we operate each day.

It’s important to rest, recover, prioritise sleep, learn to say no to conserve energy as well as take things one step at a time. Perhaps it's time to take stock

& introduce some small steps to help restore balance to your psyche.

Food is medicine

Get back into a routine of meal preparation & keeping things simple. When feeling overwhelmed sometimes a routine can help ease the burden as well as ensure you are providing yourself with the best possible nutrients to fuel good thoughts & boost energy.

Prepare easy go to snack options such as veggie sticks, fresh fruits, nuts, nori snacks or beef jerky sticks. Boiled eggs are a fantastic option to have on hand for a protein boost.

Ensure breakfast is packed full of healthy fats, protein & gut loving goodness to help stabilise emotions & provide sustenance.

Eating a diet full of organic fresh fruits, vegetables, legumes, nuts, & hormone free meats are best at supporting overall systemic health. It’s okay to batch cook & have the same meal a few nights in a row to remove one less decision each day.

Avoid caffeine & alcohol

Stimulants are best removed when trying to stabilise stress levels. Whilst it can be comforting to have that glass of red at the end of the day, try swapping out with a sleep tea to add herbal support to your nervous system & give your liver a break.

Gut Loving Goodness

Stress can greatly affect your digestive system, so help soothe & nourish with broths, sauerkraut, aloe vera juice & fibrous leafy greens. Warm, comforting foods could also feel good during the day & a cup of bone broth or Miso could be a great alternative to the caffeine injection mid-day, which often spikes anxiety levels.

Supplement Support

With loss of appetite, nutritional supplements are a great option to ensure you are still fuelling your cells with what they crave. A simple greens powder, protein blend & vitamin C are great options to have on hand.

Adaptogens are wonderful plants, herbs & mushrooms to help your body respond to stress, anxiety & fatigue. Ashwagandha, ginseng & Reishi mushroom are some of our favourites.

L-theanine - an amino acid (also found in green tea) has been known to help lower stress, improve focus & support sleep problems.

Magnesium is a must during times of overwhelm & restlessness. It’s important to ensure you are taking the right type of magnesium, without energy boost additives. Speak to our team to find the right one for you to calm your nervous system. Did you know magnesium deficiency can exacerbate stress?

B vitamins are helpful to harmonise neurotransmitters responsible for regulating our moods like serotine, dopamine & Gaba.

Vitamin D

The sunshine vitamin – when levels are low it can directly impact our mood. Particularly if you work long hours indoors or have hibernated a little too much over winter, we can often feel low & fatigued. Ensure you get out in the sunshine (morning is optimal for less UV exposure), load up on vitamin D packed foods such as oily fish, bananas & mushrooms or look to supplementation for a boost.

Talk it through

A problem shared can be a load off or can offer a different perspective. Our team are on hand to provide guidance on supplements that can support during times of overwhelm, stress or difficulty with sleep.

Make sure to consult with your health care provider before taking any supplements, especially if you are already on medication.