Can Acupuncture help my Anxiety?
Mental health disorders affect almost 50% of the adult population at some point in their lifetime at a cost of approximately $220 billion annually worldwide, $10.6 billion nationally. (Australian Bureau of Statistics, 2018 Australian Institute of Health and Welfare [AIHW], 2020). In Australia, the National Survey of Mental Health and Wellbeing (Australian Government, 2009) states that 20% of the adult population currently suffer from a mental health disorder of which 14% is related to an anxiety disorder, this equates to 1 in 7 people (AIHW, 2021).
Anxiety disorders include, general anxiety disorder (GAD), panic disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), social anxiety disorder, and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) (Australian Government, 2021). The manifestations of anxiety disorders are generally long term and chronic in nature with anxiety being defined as a continuous feeling of dread, fear, and imminent tragedy, or tension and uneasiness.
4 simple movements for energy
I know it’s hard to motivate yourself to exercise when you are feeling tired and have low energy. However, moving your body regularly is incredibly important for your overall health and can actually increase your energy levels. You don’t have to get up straight away and run a marathon. Simple regular movements can be great to start you off in the right direction to improve your energy.
Here are 4 simple movements for energy which will help you feel more flexible, stretch your muscles and help you feel good. These simple stretches and exercises can be done first thing in the morning to help support your energy. You don’t need any equipment and they only take a few minutes.