Relaxation Techniques:
Though we can’t avoid stress, we can reduce its impact on our health. And we can restore equilibrium without any medical intervention or stimulants. These natural tips help put the balance back in your life.
Sitting Meditation:
Meditation exerts a powerfully calming effect on the body as well as the mind, neutralizing stress, slowing the heart rate, lowering blood pressure, and balancing brainwave patterns. Sit comfortably in a quiet spot where you won’t be disturbed. Close your eyes breathe deep and slow. Focus your attention on an object such as the flame of a candle or a flower in a vase, or on your breathing. This will help calm your mind. Gently focus on the object you have chosen. Sit quietly for 2 or 3 minutes to start with. You can increase your meditation time as you practice- say, to 20 minutes. When your mind wanders, simply return your attention to the object. It will become easier with practice, so persevere.
Foot Massage:
In this soothing treatment, the combination of heat and small pressure points from the pebbles will stimulate and revitalize tired feet. Place smooth pebbles or marbles in the bottom of a large bowl, and cover with water as hot as you can bear. Add a couple of drops of lavender essential oil. Put your feet in the bowl and roll them back and forth over the pebbles, applying gentle pressure.
Handy Stress-Busters:
For a healthy source of nerve soothing minerals, snack on dried organic apricots. Sip on chamomile, valerian, lime flower or lemon balm tea. Move vigorously. Aerobic activity, preferably outdoors, helps metabolize the stress hormones created when we are angry or stressed. To quell nausea associated with stress, nible on crystallized ginger, sip peppermint tea, or take charcoal tablets.
Friday, June 22, 2007
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