Smart Health Watches

The fast pace of modern life makes anxiety and depression a common disease for many people. Alleviating anxiety has become a pressing issue. One reason for anxiety is your current bad habits. Here are a few ways to deal with anxiety and avoid the effects of stress.

1 Stop eating foods or drinks that cause anxiety

Regular consumption of potentially stress-inducing foods can trigger anxiety. Cutting down on harmful foods and drinks can go a long way toward calming the mind and maintaining a steady heart rate.

• Eat less sugar and starchy foods. Most comfort foods are high in sugar or starch, but this type of food can spike your blood sugar and make you more anxious.
• Reduce your caffeine intake. Caffeine stimulates the nervous system, so drinking coffee in the morning can make you more anxious. Either cut out coffee entirely, or limit yourself to one cup a day.
• Limit alcohol consumption. When people want to escape stress, they inevitably turn to alcohol. Alcohol, though it can give you temporary relief, can make you more anxious. Alcohol is a depressant, so it can make your mood worse. And alcohol dehydrates the body, retains water, and has a host of negative health effects, all of which can lead to anxiety.

2 Add mood-balancing foods to your diet

Eating plenty of fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and lean meats will keep you healthy, but these foods can also boost your mood:

• Acai berries, blueberries, and other antioxidant-rich foods. Clearing the body of toxins can help reduce anxiety.
• Natural blood pressure lowerers, i.e. foods rich in magnesium and potassium. Eat plenty of nuts, dark chocolate and bananas.

3 Exercise regularly

Research shows that people who exercise regularly have lower levels of anxiety. Exercise improves circulation and stimulates the release of endorphins, which boost mood. Cycle through all of the following types of exercise:

• Aerobic exercise, such as biking, race walking, running, or swimming.
• Weight training that can improve muscle tone.
• Strength training like yoga and Pilates.

4 Change the space you are in

Living or working in an uncomfortable space can sometimes exacerbate anxiety. Where you spend the most time can have a big impact on your mood. Try making the following changes to ease everyday anxiety:

• Clean up the clutter. A clutter of books, mail, recyclables, and unorganized paperwork at home can add to your anxiety. Declutter your house and office by putting clutter in its place and, if possible, out of your sight. Take some time each day to clear up clutter and put it back in its place.
• Redecorate a room or two. A fresh environment can give you a different perspective. Change the color of the bedroom or living room, buy new sheets, new pillows, and rearrange the furniture.
• Wait somewhere else. Occasionally change the schedule, use the weekend time to travel, or take a walk in the park on the other side of the city. Stimulating the brain with new sights, sounds and smells can dramatically improve mood.

Smart watches can track your heart rate, body temperature, exercise status and sleep status and other physical indicators, so that you can better understand your physical state and avoid excessive fatigue and anxiety.