Today, more than ever, researchers and experts are noticing an uptick in stress, depression, and unhappiness at rates that surpasses all other previous data. This is alarming on many fronts, but especially when we realize the ways stress can harm our overall well being and happiness. Even if we live a healthy lifestyle, we will eventually experience stress in some form.
If left unchecked, stress can contribute to many health problems that range anywhere from high blood pressure, obesity, diabetes, heart disease and more. A few of the common effects of stress on our body are headaches, muscle tension, chest pains, fatigue, fluctuations in your sex drive, stomach issues, and sleep problems which can magnify and intensify hypertension and heart conditions. Event that nagging headache or a bout of insomnia, can be stress related.
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And our bodies are not the only part of ourselves that suffer from stress.
Stress can affect our moods and lead us to experience anxiety, irritability, restlessness, sadness, and affect our ability to focus. In turn, stress can affect changes in our behaviors. We might notice overeating, under-eating, drug or alcohol abuse, angry outbursts, withdrawing socially, and the formation of unhealthy habits.
Thankfully, we do have the ability to manage stress without pricey prescriptions or special equipment. With a little planning and creative thinking, we can detox our bodies from the negativity associated with stress. By seeking a little “me time” and creating a spa in our homes using ingredients and items we already own we can relax and soak away stress. So, give yourself permission to create a spa oasis in your home for the sake of your health and happiness.
However, we do want to add a word of caution. We highly recommend using or installing a shower filter for any home saunas. According to the EPA and many experts, if you live in an area that chlorinates the water, steam from a hot shower will cause you to inhale high levels of chlorine into your lungs. Chlorine, as many of us know, is a toxin and can be especially harmful to people who suffer from conditions, such as: eczema, psoriasis, emphysema, or asthma. Please take necessary precautions to safeguard your health while you relax.
Please scroll through the following 10 home spa hacks to say goodbye to stress and detox your body in the process:
Author Bio: Sarah Smith is a journalist and freelance writer from New York City. She is also a super mom of two beautiful kids, and a yoga instructor. Because she spends a lot of time outdoors she has created a home beauty routine that saves her (and her skin) from falling apart, and basically helps her avoid looking 10 years older than she is.
