Category: Relaxation
There are many kinds of relaxation, here are out blog posts about them.
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Why is relaxation good for stress?
When you feel stress, your body reacts by releasing hormones that increase your blood pressure and heart rate. This is called a stress response. Relaxation techniques can help your body to relax and lower your blood pressure and heart rate. ‘Relaxation’ is the be-all and end-all of stress management. When we relax, the blood flow…
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What’s progressive relaxation?
When you have familiarised yourself with the “Tension and Relaxation Technique” and practised it for a few weeks, you can start practising a very short version of Progressive Muscle Relaxation. Once you have familiarised yourself with the “Tension and Relaxation Technique” and practised it for a few weeks, you can start practising a very short…
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How to reduce tension and stress during exams?
A shower or bath can help relieve stress, cook or bake something. Everyone knows you should stretch to improve your flexibility, but did you know that stretching has been proven to lower tension and blood pressure? Here’s a handy 15-minute stretching workout to get you started. So the next time you feel tension rising at…
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Relaxation when running?
Inhale deeply and exhale powerfully. Shake your arms briefly as you exhale. Return the arms to their normal position, keep the shoulders down and slightly back and remain relaxed. Make sure your hands are not cramped, as if you were holding raw eggs. Take some time each day to get into a relaxed body-mind state.…
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Can’t sleep relaxation?
Progressive muscle relaxation (PMR) produces a calming effect by gradually tensing and releasing muscles throughout the body in conjunction with controlled breathing. Visual thinkers who can easily recall past scenes full of detail are ideal for using imagery as part of their relaxation before bed. Before you actually use the Military Method or 4-7-8 Breathing,…
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Can relaxation help with stress?
Relaxation is a process that reduces the effects of stress on the mind and body. Relaxation techniques can help you deal with everyday stress and stress related to various health problems such as heart disease and pain. Chronic stress can have a negative impact on your body and mind. It can put you at risk…
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Can relaxation help acid reflux?
Relaxation exercises reduce symptoms and acid exposure in patients with gastro-oesophageal reflux disease. Strengthening the diaphragm muscles around the lower oesophageal sphincter could help tame heartburn. Practice abdominal breathing to treat gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). Stress and sleep form a cycle. Sleep is a natural stress reliever, and less stress can lead to better sleep.…
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Can relaxation lower blood pressure?
Stress can drive up blood pressure in the short term. Taking steps to reduce stress can improve your heart health. There is anecdotal evidence that meditation and mindfulness training can reduce high blood pressure and hypertension. However, there has been little clinical confirmation of these claims until last month when researchers published a new study…
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What is an example of active relaxation?
Yoga, meditation, relaxing music, a long walk or an active connection with someone you care about without the distraction of your phone
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What technique reduces stress?
Many people swear by this exercise to reduce stress in their daily lives.
