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Unlock Stress-Free GERD Relief: Rediscover Joy by Embracing Your Inner Child!

Embracing a playful, childlike spirit isn’t just fun – it’s a powerful remedy for your mental well-being and a key to finding relief from GERD. By infusing playfulness into your life, you not only reduce stress and boost creativity but also pave the way for soothing GERD symptoms and enhancing your overall health.

1.     Stress Reduction: Engaging in activities that bring joy can help reduce your stress. Play allows you to take a break from the demands and pressures of daily life, promoting relaxation and a sense of ease. (Stress is a huge trigger for GERD).

2.     Enhancing Mood: Playful activities, such as laughter, trigger the release of endorphins, the body’s natural feel-good chemicals. This can contribute to an improved mood and a more positive outlook on life.

3.     Building Resilience: Play involves taking risks and trying new things. By embracing a playful attitude, you develop resilience and adaptability, as you become more open to facing challenges with a positive mindset. Healing from GERD symptoms can take some time. When it comes to recovering from extreme acid reflux, it is definitely more of a marathon than a sprint.

4.     Encouraging Mindfulness: Playful activities often involve being in the present moment, fully engaged in the experience. This mindfulness can help break the cycle of overthinking and worrying about the past or future.
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Mindfulness is one of the pillars of my program for healing from GERD symptoms and reducing the extreme acid reflux that exacerbates it.

5.     Promoting Physical Health: Many forms of play involve physical activity, which is known to have numerous benefits for physical health. Regular physical activity is linked to improved mood, reduced stress, and better overall well-being. 

And, improving your physical fitness is another pillar to my GERD relief program.

Bottom line: Incorporating playfulness into your routine doesn’t necessarily mean engaging in childlike activities but rather adopting a mindset that embraces joy, curiosity, and creativity in your daily life. Finding activities that bring you joy and make you feel light-hearted can contribute significantly to your mental well-being. 

If you are interested in my GERD relief program — and you live in California, schedule a complimentary 15-minute call. 

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Lauren O’Connor, MS, RDN, RYT, is a Los Angeles-based registered dietitian, yoga enthusiast, and founder of Nutri Savvy Health. As a health writer, recipe developer, and private practice dietitian, Lauren promotes a plant-based diet, with minimal effort and maximal nutrition. She shares her love of creativity in the kitchen with her twin daughters who enjoy the art of cooking.