Stress
Stress seems to
play a major role in today’s fast paced society. If not well managed stress can
cause major health problems such as headaches, backaches and increased blood pressure.
The ability to relax and rejuvenate promotes vivacity and liveliness. Boosting
the immune system is an important part of feeling youthful and maintains the
health.
Here are healthy
tips to relieve stress and leave your body feeling relaxed, vitalized and
refreshed.
*warm bath- it’s
a proved fact that warm water relaxes the body muscles and rids the body of
stiffness and sore joints. Immersing yourself in warm water before bed time
causes the body temperature to rise, which enhances sleep. also by adding Epsom
salts to your bath water (which are made of mineral magnesium sulfate- a
sedative for the nervous system),your skin will absorb the magnesium sulfate
which sedates the nervous system and relaxes muscles. Soft music and candle
light adds a nice and soft touch to it.
*Massage-
massage plays an important role in training the body how to relax and getting
rid of muscles knots.
*Yoga and Stretching-
yoga trains the body to build up natural response to stress and bring the
relaxed state of mind into the everyday life. the slow movement and controlled
positions of yoga improves muscle strength, flexibility, breathing, blood
circulation, and promotes mental focus and calmness .stretching also reduces
tension and anxiety, and slows down the heart rate.
*Music- whether
you realize it or not music plays a big part in our lives, listening to
relaxing music is a great method of reducing stress and relieving anxiety. The
calm .soothing sounds will reduce your tension, blood pressure and promote
feelings of tranquility .be aware of how you feel when you hear certain songs
and keep listening to the ones that produce a relaxing effect.
*Exercise –regular
physical activities strengthens your muscles and releases endorphins, which
reduce pain and induce euphoria, therefore improving your mood and mental concentration.
Dedicating 15mintues a day to dancing around the house, or riding a bicycle
around the neighborhood, will make you feel less stressed .not only is exercise
good for the body; it’s good for the mind too.
*Drink tea- both
green and black tea contains an amino acid called L-thiamine ,which produces a sense
of calmness and relaxation by releasing neurotransmitters(like serotonin and
endorphins)in the brain.
*Sleep – getting
enough sleep is crucial to your health and has a huge impact on your stress
levels. Lack of sleep can leave you feeling cranky, absent –minded and
difficulty concentrating on everyday tasks. Sleep gives time for the immune
system and body to rejuvenate. Aim to get at least eight hours of sleep each night.
Sufficient sleep benefits alertness and memory.
*Read a book
–one of the best ways to relax is by sitting down and letting nothing else into
your mind except for the words on the pages of a good book. Reading is a way to escape any stress in life.
Educate yourself and keep the mind active.
*Take a vacation
–not everyone can afford to hop on a plane to a private island whenever they
feel stressed, but still don’t mean you can’t create a mini vacation that is
affordable for yourself. Find a relaxing yet fun spot near you that can venture
off to for the weekend for some peace and quiet
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