Episode 3: How to Soothe and Anxious Mind

Sometimes life’s stresses get the better of us and it can quickly manifest into a very anxious mind. In this special guest episode, we speak to clinical psychologist Dr Jodie Lowinger, who runs The Anxiety Clinic. She breaks down what happens in our bodies when we suffer from anxiety and provides simple solutions to soothe an anxious mind. For anyone wanting to feel better, this episode is a must. 10:10 Be Well is supported by HCF, the nation's largest not-for-profit health fund. Together we're empowering Australians to be their healthiest selves with evidence-based health information. Head to HCF’s Health Agenda Hub at hcf.com.au/health-agenda to find practical, easy-to-understand health articles, videos and podcasts. ReferencesStress raises blood pressurewww.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/high-blood-pressure/in-depth/stress-and-high-blood-pressure/art-20044190#:~:text=Reactions%20to%20stress%20can%20affect,long%2Dterm%20high%20blood%20pressureStress and elevated cortisolwww.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/cortisol-and-stress#faqChronic stress and inflammationwww.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0306453018306954Stress impacts gut healthwww.health.harvard.edu/diseases-and-conditions/the-gut-brain-connectionCortisol bellywww.healthdirect.gov.au/the-role-of-cortisol-in-the-body#:~:text=Cortisol%20is%20a%20steroid%20hormone,cortisol%20can%20cause%20health%20problemsStress and alcohol - the connectionwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3797525/Stress impacts magnesium and vitamin Bwww.healthdirect.gov.au/blog/can-magnesium-help-to-reduce-anxiety#:~:text=Low%20levels%20of%20magnesium%20in,helps%20muscle%20tissue%20to%20relaxwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9190671/Low GI diet best for stresswww.everydayhealth.com/wellness/united-states-of-stress/ultimate-diet-guide-stress-management/Don’t skip meals with stresswww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7742741/ Connect with Dr Jodie theanxietyclinic.com.au drjodie.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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