5 Tips To Combat Oxidative Stress

All is not well in the glamorous world of start ups. Entrepreneurs in their 20s and 30s are feeling the heat of anxiety, depressions, stress, insomnia and pressures of investor money to build up the online businesses. Initial stress is to get the investor and post funding it is venture capital firms setting up performance targets for start-up founders. Emerging and ever expanding market with competitors is no less.

Human body has natural defence mechanisms to protect its cells from damage. Long term exposure to stress due to depression or anxiety makes body produce abundant unstable molecules called ‘free radicals’. This condition is called as chronic oxidative stress. It damages cells leading to aging and disease. We can control and combat this condition to shield our brains and cells.

Eat Antioxidants
Consume low fat diet with plenty of antioxidant rich fruits and vegetables, whole grains, Omega-3 fatty acids can help boost brain’s resistance to damage caused by free radicals. Drink lots of green and avoid milk and milk products. Avoid alcohol and cigarettes.

Nadi Shodhana Pranayam
Sit in a comfortable cross-legged position . Close the right nostril with your right thumb.

Inhale deeply through the left nostril. Then Close the left nostril with the ring finger of your right hand as you release the right nostril. Exhale slowly through your right nostril. Repeat the technique with your left nostril now. This way the oxygen travels into your body and cleanses the free radicals

Think Positive
It’s all in mind as said. Think positive…Your anxiety and depression are transmitted to cellular levels. You need to start thinking it will happen and send positive signals to deep down in your cells. You have to be mentally strong and cure your own body, with your own positive energy. Cultivate positive thinking and positive approach to life.

Shirodhara
In this therapy there is a liberal application of the medicated oil (herbal concoction of milk or other materials) on the head and body. A specially designed apparatus is filled with the medicated oil and placed at a specific height. The masseur then swings the apparatus back and forth so that the oil flows continuously and gently across the forehead.

Shirodhara promotes rejuvenation and revitalization of the human mind and body, diminishing the effect of ageing. It is a special massage therapy for stress, insomnia and strain.

Abhyangam
This ayurvedic therapy is brilliant for relaxation. In Abhyangam, two masseurs stand on either side of the person, applying herbal oil on the head and massaging gently. The massage is continued on the neck, ears, shoulders, chest and back.

General Massage (Abhyangam) has been found very effective for improving eyesight, longevity, sound sleep, rheumatism, vitality and creates glowing skin. These massages are also a preventive medicine. It rejuvenates the body and maintains the physique.