Relax
If left untreated, high blood pressure can damage the kidneys and lead to stroke, heart attack, and heart failure. If you have not had your blood pressure checked recently. Please get it checked. If your numbers are higher than 120/80 – see a doctor for advice on keeping your BP numbers in check.
In past years, hundreds of studies have been conducted on the effects of relaxation on blood pressure. In many cases, stress is accepted as part of daily life, and people do little to cope with it consciously. Learn to recognize the signals your body sends you when you’re stressed. Listen to your body and take some action to reduce excess muscle tension.
- Exercise can reduce stress.
- Lowering your caffeine intake can help lower nervousness and tension.
- Eating a healthy diet and consistent meals throughout the day
make you more able to cope with stress.
- Learning to relax is key:
Train yourself to relax for just a few moments throughout the day, and especially during stressful situations. Just a few minutes of sitting in a quiet area, in a comfortable chair will help you relax and reduce stress.
Below you will find several different podcasts from our friends at BrainReady.com that can help you reach your goal of relaxing throughout the day.
These amazing audio segments will work with your brain – to get your body in check. All you have to do is listen and relax.
Download them… put them on your computer or your MP3 player. Stories… music… and more.
And then use them… try it… forcing yourself to relax might seem strange at first, but like anything else – it just takes practice. Give it a shot.
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