Chill Out!

In today's society we always seem to be rushing from one place to the next, even when we are relaxing we find ourselves checking our phones or emails trying to stay in contact with friends or family or even bringing work home, On top of this we have our personal life's and sometimes it can get too much. It has been proven that high stress levels left unchecked can cause serious illness, for example anxiety, depression, and physical illnesses can include heart disease and even obesity.

Fifteen minutes a day of relaxation can offer an opportunity to de-stress and re-focus the mind to ensure you're prepared for the coming hours and days.
These are 3 ways you can relax after a log day.

Go for a walk!
Next time you're stressed out, go for a quick stroll even a walk round the block could be enough studies show even 10 minutes of exercise can provide a mental boost. Exercise, Take it easy, exercise can help reduce stress but working too hard may do the opposite, raising levels of the stress hormone. 

Get some sleep

Experts recommend 7 to 8 hours of sleep a night to recharge and lower stress. Do you get that much sleep? If you are Having trouble falling asleep Don't drink caffeine past noon. Avoid exercise two hours before bedtime. If these tips don't work, talk to your doctor.

Run a bath!We all tend to get in from a long day at work and run a bath but do we really know how much good this is doing

• baths are great for unwinding and soaking away the stresses of the day.
• Baths can also play an important role in boosting your immune system.
• Its been proven to help skin conditions like eczema and even alleviate serious medical disorders.
• Warm baths 32-35C - open the pores and encourage sweating, which helps to release toxins. They are good for mild detoxing.
• Only 10-15 mins in a bath can  produce these effects.