TMS is an effective non-surgical and non-medication treatment for major depressive disorder (MDD) and other mental health conditions, but did you know that you could enhance its long-term success with maintenance strategies and healthy daily habit changes? That is right—to achieve the most from your NeuroStar TMS results, consider combining TMS and lifestyle changes. Our expert medical team at AMS Health and Wellness could help you with personalized guidance. Schedule your consultation with us today.
A combination of lifestyle habits that are known to be good for your body—like regular exercise, healthy eating, and stress management—could boost your mental health as well. These lifestyle habits are easy to implement, as you are likely already incorporating them into your daily routine. However, optimizing these healthy lifestyle habits could significantly enhance your TMS treatment by improving mood stability, promoting a clear mind, and reducing your risk of relapse.
While TMS is designed to treat mental health at the level of your brain, these additional steps help take care of your body and spirit. Implementing these simple lifestyle changes with your NeuroStar TMS therapy can help you achieve holistic, whole-body wellness.
Movement is medicine. Engaging in at least 30 minutes of daily movement is a powerful way to enhance your TMS results and support your mental health. Regular exercise helps energize your brain by stimulating the release of endorphins and other neurotransmitters, which help you feel better. Exercise also lowers your stress levels and improves your mood, energy, and mental clarity. Consider activities like yoga, running, and swimming.
A healthy, balanced diet is key to supporting your TMS treatment and promoting your overall wellness. You should focus on creating a diet rich in omega-3 fatty acids, antioxidants, and essential vitamins—each known to nourish your brain, boost your brain function, and improve your mood. Incorporate foods like salmon, leafy greens, and fruits into your diet, and avoid unhealthy foods like excess refined sugar and processed meals. Also, be sure to hydrate yourself adequately—you should be drinking at least eight glasses of water per day.
While it may be impossible to avoid stress entirely, there are ways to manage it well. Managing your stress effectively may improve your resilience, which could positively impact your mental well-being. Reduce your stress by incorporating mindfulness activities like meditation, deep breathing, or progressive muscle relaxation into your daily routine. If you learn how to manage your stress effectively, you can create a calmer, healthier, and more balanced mental state, enhancing the benefits of your NeuroStar TMS treatment.
To maintain a healthy mind, your body needs rest. When you are thinking about ways to support TMS treatment, good sleep should be a priority. You should aim to get at least six (if not eight) hours of high-quality sleep per night. Here are some ways you might implement good sleep habits:
If you prioritize good sleep habits, your brain may regulate your mood and process emotions more effectively, which can support the positive benefits you get from your TMS therapy.
A dual approach of TMS and lifestyle changes can help you accelerate and sustain your mental health. Having a healthy diet, regular exercise routine, good sleep habits, and stress management skills—habits that are already good for the body—nourish your mind and optimize the benefits of your treatment.
The specialists at AMS Health and Wellness are expert professionals in Neurostar TMS advanced therapy. Let us help you discover the right treatment combination of TMS and daily habits to achieve your mental health goals. Schedule your initial consultation with AMS Health and Wellness today.
Adult Indications for Use
The NeuroStar Advanced Therapy System is indicated for the treatment of depressive episodes and for decreasing anxiety symptoms for those who may exhibit comorbid anxiety symptoms in adult patients suffering from Major Depressive Disorder (MDD) and who failed to achieve satisfactory improvement from previous antidepressant medication treatment in the current episode.
The NeuroStar Advanced Therapy system is intended to be used as an adjunct for the treatment of adult patients suffering from Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD).
NeuroStar Advanced Therapy is only available by prescription. A doctor can help decide if NeuroStar Advanced Therapy is right for you. Patients’ results may vary.
Important Safety Information
The most common side effect is pain or discomfort at or near the treatment site. These events are transient; they occur during the TMS treatment course and do not occur for most patients after the first week of treatment. There is a rare risk of seizure associated with the use of TMS therapy (<0.1% per patient).
NeuroStar Advanced Therapy should not be used with patients who have non-removable conductive metal in or near the head. NeuroStar Advanced Therapy has not been studied in patients who have not received prior antidepressant treatment.
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