What is Relaxation

According to this
Time Magazine article
‘Stress - Can We Cope ?’,

Stress is a major factor in many of the leading causes of death in the United States.

Stress is now known to be a major contributor, either directly or indirectly, to coronary heart disease, cancer, lung ailments, accidental injuries, cirrhosis of the liver and suicide—six of the leading causes of death in the U.S. says the Times. "Ten or 15 years ago, we thought there was no therapy for stress," says Stanford Psychiatrist Stewart Agras. "Now we know that relaxation is not a gimmick; it works."

In addition to the above notations stress also effects

all of which contribute too many illnesses.


Now that you have an understanding of the negative affects of stress you have the knowledge of all of those negative effects you can reverse with relaxation.

What is relaxation?

Relaxation is a restoration of the balance between mind and body.

What is relaxation?

The practices of techniques such as yoga, breathing, physical fitness, meditation , visualizations, progressive muscle relaxation, biofeedback therapy, aromatherapy, massage , progressive relaxation and hypnosis .

Relaxation is a contributor to life satisfaction, quality of life, health and wellness. It is essential to the longevity of human beings, especially because it helps counteract stress.

Physical fitness is associated with the release of endorphins that are neurotransmitters that reduce pain and anxiety, enhance the immune system and retard the aging process. Breathing will exercise our lungs, building them toward optimum performance. The lungs become more proficient at the exchange of carbon dioxide and oxygen which deactivates the stress release mechanisms.

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