Proper nutrition and exercise helps to calm jittery nerves when anticipating a dental visit
Get active…
One of the first steps toward untying the knot in your stomach, is for you to get up and go outside. Take a walk. Look at the sky and clouds, breath the fresh air. Go to a park and focus intently on the sights around you. Seek out friends and talk to them. Express your fears. Talking about your fears, helps you to face the. Socializing teaches you that you are not alone.
Get nutritious…
Eat healthy. This reduces strain on your mind and body. Depression, anxiety and emotional stress are deeply linked to poor nutrition, and conversely, improved nutrition affects recovery. A wide range of vitamins, nutrients and certain fatty acids are key to serotonin production which produces an improved sense of well being. Speak to your doctor or nutritionist. They are key to finding a balanced diet. Skip the late night caffeinated coffee, tea or soda. Also, cut down on late night sweets. They will stimulate you and produce an unpleasant sleep.
The strong evidence for a link between nutrition and mental health:
It is important to recognize that the relationship between nutrition and mental health is still being studied, however, there is enough evidence to suggest that good eating will help you to establish a more laid back and less stressful reaction to life’s everyday challenges. For example:
Studies have suggested that a modified Mediterranean diet (a special balance of carbs, proteins, and fats) can improve mental well-being and decrease depression.
Other studiers have found that the DASH diet (fruits, vegetables and low-fat dairy products) have produced similar results.
Evidence also shows the importance of proper intake of micronutrients such as vitamin B and zinc, the lack of which has long been associated with depression.
When you feel better you will want to look
better. Speak to your dentist about
nutrition, speak to a nutritionist. Make
good eating a part of a healthy dental
routine.