Just because we seniors are used to taking prescription drugs it doesn’t mean we should use them all the time, in fact, it is better if we can find ways other than drugs and medications to alleviate our health conditions so that we can spare our bodies from further damage caused by these methods. Granted, some of age-related health maladies cannot be cured without the use of synthetic drugs but there are those which you can heal by your own—and without side effects too. Two of them are stress and anxiety.

Seniors are prone to stress and anxiety. Understandably, there are a lot going on in a senior’s life than one could ever imagine. It is somewhat stressful for a senior to be living in a body which is deteriorating, more so if it is rapidly declining and there’s not much to do about it. Lifestyle changes, especially if not taken voluntarily such as selling your home to downsize or moving to an assisted living facility can bring about anxiety as well. Furthermore, seniors can also feel stressed if they live alone and far away from their loved-ones. These are just some of the known stress factors for seniors. Below are ways to overcome stress and anxiety naturally:

·         Take a break. Go somewhere different from the world you are living in now. Break the monotony of your life and revive the adventurous you. If you don’t have time for this, assign a “me space” anywhere in the house or your place of work where you can recoup whenever needed.
·         Bond with nature. There is nothing more relaxing than having your body back with nature. Spend some quality time on nature parks or perhaps dine seaside. Gardening is one good diversion to take up if you need a quickfix; set your garden up with garden chairs wherein you can sit and lounge when you need to.
·         Eat wholesome foods. Be kind to your body as it is the only one you got. Do without those harmful processed and refined foods and eat homemade, old-fashioned foods which are kinder to your body.
·         Learn to let go. Understand that your body, mind and soul can no longer take several stressors all at the same time. You need to learn how to let go so it will free you up even for just a little. One good rule to this is if you cannot do anything about it then let it be. You don’t have to control everything, give it to the young ones and enjoy your life-you earned it afterall.
·          Live now. The future is a territory unknown while the past is already done and gone, these are the things which you don’t have to worry about anymore as it is futile. Learn how to live your life in the “now” and really be in it.
·         Be optimistic, always think positive thoughts. Positivity invites positive energies while negativity, of course, allow negative energies in.