Beat Stress and Boost Your Wellbeing in Uncertain Times

Here in Hong Kong, we’re seeing anxiety hitting its peak. A number of clients we’ve seen this week are stressed about the radical life changes being forced up on them by the shut down of the city.  Parents becoming teachers, managers being forced to cut staff hours or let people go and children going stir crazy being at home with many of their favourite activities cancelled. And for some, considering the big decision about whether to even uproot permanently.  While we can’t solve those problems we can offer advice and solutions to support you through these challenging times.  Photo by Iñigo De la Maza on Unsplash

Eat Whole Foods

Take advantage of extra time to try nutrient-dense recipes: stews with collagen-rich cuts, gluten free bread recipe, gut healing jelly, and nutrient-packed chicken liver pate. Prioritize a variety of vegetables—aim for 30 different types weekly to support gut and immune health.

Make Hand Washing a Habit

Use soap and water for 20 seconds to protect your skin microbiome without overusing hand sanitizers, which can disrupt healthy skin bacteria.

Soak Up Sunshine

Outdoor light exposure (ideally 3 hours, or at least 30 minutes) strengthens immunity, improves mood, and enhances sleep quality. Put down devices early at night to optimize rest.

Use Essential Oils

Incorporate antiviral oils like tea tree and hyssop. Add a few drops to a diffuser, or dilute with a carrier oil for a calming chest massage to support respiratory health.

Meditate or Try EFT (Tapping)

Managing stress is key to immune health. Meditation and EFT, or tapping, help calm the gut-brain axis, reducing inflammatory stress responses.

Try Manual Therapy (Lymphatic Drainage)

Boost immunity by stimulating your lymph system. Manual lymphatic massage promotes white blood cell circulation, helping your body eliminate pathogens.

Prioritize Sleep

Sleep is essential for recovery. Establish a consistent bedtime (10:30 p.m. is ideal), limit eating within three hours of sleep, and minimize light in your room.

Supplement Smartly

Consider our supplement pack for immune support:

• Vitamins A & C: Natural defense against viruses and bacteria.
• Zinc & Vitamin D: Support immune resilience.
• Probiotics with Bacillus Spores: Enhance gut health, essential for brain and immune function.

These tips can help strengthen your body’s defenses. How are you staying well? We're here to support your journey.