De lichaam-geest benadering van welzijn

De manier waarop we denken, ons voelen en ons gedragen heeft allemaal invloed op onze lichamelijke gezondheid en ons lichamelijk welzijn kan invloed hebben op onze stemming en ons denken.

9 maart 2023   •    2 min lezen

Wat bedoelen we als we het hebben over de “Mind-Body Connection”? Het is een term die vaak wordt gebruikt om te beschrijven hoe de manier waarop we denken, ons voelen en ons gedrag onze lichamelijke gezondheid beïnvloeden en hoe ons lichamelijk welzijn onze stemming en ons denken kan beïnvloeden.

When we are faced with difficult scenarios and we experience anxiety, this can cause physiological symptoms such as digestive issues or increased blood pressure.

Have there been times when you have been unwell and noticed a change in your thinking or mood? Have you experienced periods of low mood and unexplained accompanying aches and pains? These can all be examples of the mind-body connection. It is therefore important to monitor both your physical and emotional health and the interplay between them.

There is a body of research indicating that looking after your mental health can impact your overall health and that working on your physical health can improve emotional wellbeing.

Specific mind-body focused activities can be used to enhance your emotional health and wellbeing and reduce the likelihood of illness by improving your immune system.

These can include:

  • Relaxation exercises
  • Meditation
  • Regular movement (Pilates and yoga are particularly good for this)
  • Guided imagery
  • Adequate nutrition (research suggests there is a gut-brain connection which can impact concentration, attention, processing information and memory)

So, how can we get better at checking in with our bodies if it’s not something we generally do?

We can try things like:

  • Breathing slowly in and out (find Dr Tara's Abdominal Breathing video in the Wellbeing Hub (6. Preparing for Exam Season) in your Nido App)
  • A gentle body scan
  • Grounding exercises
  • Purposeful movement (walk, stretching)
  • Remembering to see your GP/health practitioner regularly
  • Not “sitting” on any nagging issues (such as untreated pain or symptom e.g. chronic pain can impact mood)

As always, remember your 'wellbeing baseline’ to help you maintain your mind-body connection:

  • Hydrate
  • Nourishment
  • Sleep
  • Movement
  • Connection with others

Even when the world may seem unstable, you can control what you do with and put in your body!

P.s. If you’re a Nido resident, make sure to download the Nido App and check out the Wellbeing Hub, curated with Dr Tara Quinn-Cirillo, for more info on your wellbeing baseline and these mind-body connection techniques - watch out for more technique videos coming soon!

Want to join the Nido family? Check out our residences across Europe or get in touch with us today and a member of our friendly team will be more than happy to help.

Nido x Dr Tara-Quinn Cirillo

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