Mental Health Week

MENTAL HEALTH Managing Mental Health: 5 Tips to Master Your Anxiety Naturally

World Mental Health Day Sunday 10th October 2021

1 in 4 of us will experience a mental health problem every year, and with the lasting effects of the pandemic driving a national and global mental health crisis, fear and anxiety are common emotional responses. Anxiety symptoms can occur when nerve cells in the brain become over stimulated. It is the body’s natural response to fear or stress, but if it becomes extreme or persistent and interferes with everyday life, it can prevent you from doing things you enjoy. Commenting on common symptoms and treatments for anxiety, GP and Media Medic Dr Sarah Jarvis says: “Some people feel an uncontrollable sense of dread or recurring worries about the future. Some have difficulty concentrating or an inability to relax. Others feel tense and have difficulty sleeping. Whatever your symptoms may be, there is a general feeling of tension, nervousness, panic, and worry that cause you to feel anxious.

“In my General Practice, I recognise that anxiety affects people in different ways, and that not all experiences or symptoms warrant prescription medication. As such, I welcome a range of treatment and support options, including pharmaceutical quality lavender oil capsules and other nonprescription options such as mindfulness and talking therapies.” More than 15 clinical trials show that a daily lavender oil capsule can be as effective as commonly used anti-anxiety medication, including the benzodiazepine lorazepam prescribed in general anxiety disorders[ii],[iii], without the risk of sedation, dependency or withdrawal. In response to increasing levels of anxiety brought on by the global pandemic, Olivia, aged 28 years old from Brighton, sought a natural remedy to relieve her symptoms in the form of pharmaceutical quality lavender oil capsules. Olivia comments:

Although you cannot make your fears and anxieties just ‘go away,’ there are simple and effective ways to manage them and restore a sense of calm. Many are essential ingredients for a healthy lifestyle, and adopting them can improve your overall emotional and physical wellbeing:

Recognise and acknowledge your feelings. Face your feelings about fear and the transition you are going through, especially when the change is imposed and beyond your control. Simply writing down your thoughts and feelings can help you understand them more clearly. Keeping a journal can also help you gain control of your anxiety and improve your mental health. Focus on your breathing. When anxiety levels rise our breathing speeds up and our breaths become shallow, keeping the body in a cycle of stress. Try taking slow deep breaths; calmly inhaling for four seconds through your nose; holding your breath for seven seconds; and exhaling through your mouth for a count of eight. Restore your daily routine. Don’t let uncertainty or anxiety derail your healthy routines. Make efforts to eat well, exercise and get enough sleep. Remind yourself that it might take time for the stressful situation to resolve and be patient with yourself in the meantime. Try a traditional herbal remedy, such as Kalms Lavender. Lavender oil has a longstanding association with relieving symptoms of mild anxiety, such as stress and nervousness. Over 15 clinical trials have shown that a daily capsule of uniquely prepared lavender oil can relieve the symptoms of anxiety in just one to two weeks[iv]. Benefits are comparable to commonly used anti-anxiety medications without problems such as sedation, addiction or interaction with other medications[v][vi]. Seek support. It's normal to feel a bit worried, scared or helpless during uncertain times. Remember: it is OK to share your concerns with others you trust – and doing so may help them too. If you cannot speak to someone you know or if doing so has not helped, there are plenty of helplines you can try instead. The anxiety-relieving effects of uniquely prepared, pharmaceutical quality lavender oil are available only in Kalms Lavender One-A-Day Capsules.

ENTERTAINMENT Lifestyle columnist and Liverpool Live Radio presenter CLAUDINE HOPE

Hello! I had a VIP invitation to the re-opening party of The Empire Theatre in Liverpool and the press night for The Beauty And The Beast. As I entered the party I was given a long stem red rose, a glass of bubbly and delicious red velvet cupcakes. I had my photograph taken against the beautiful rose backdrop created by the Dutch Flower Shop who transformed the Empire Theatre into a Disney rose spectacular. After mingling it was time to take our seats to watch the musical. Disney delivered a magical show full of stunning lighting effects, stage sets which were flown in and out of scenes and big colourful show numbers such as “Be Our Guest” which put the icing on the cake for me. The show is everything you expect from Disney. The Beauty And The Beast which runs at The Empire theatre until the 16th October. I am thrilled to be asked to host a Christmas shopping event for Vacient Cosmetics. The Liverpool company owned by business partners Rachel Clarke and Maria Symes have created products that are perfect to wear in the sun, at work, at the gym, doing sports and socialising. Wow can you believe it, a makeup you can wear whilst working out that won’t melt and run off your face! Vacient Cosmetics created a natural clean, paraben free, noncomedogenic, sweat resistant, hypoallergenic, cruelty-free makeup that gives just the right coverage. The Event takes place on 18th November 2021 at the DoubleTree Hilton Hotel, 6 Sir Thomas Street, Liverpool L1 6BR. You will enjoy Cocktails & Canapes whilst shopping some of Liverpool city’s most wonderful brands. Celebrity Make up artist Carla Lawson will be showing her favorite vacient looks. Tickets are £40 at www. VacientCosmetics.com. I look forward to seeing you there. My lovely friend Amanda Moss and owner of this wonderful magazine, Lifestyle, popped into Liverpool Live radio recently for a chat and a catch up with all her events and PR she is managing. It was so good to see her and I cannot wait for the Lifestyle awards. Catch me on the Liverpool Live Radio, Thursdays 11am on Roy Basnett’s Mid Morning show www.liverpoolliveradio.com Instagram: @claudine_hope_ Until Next Month Babes!