Relax Already! 5 Favorite Ways

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posted by Melissa Breyer Aug 15, 2008 8:00 am

filed under: Health & Wellness, Healthy Mind, bath, cat, meditation, national relaxation day, spa, stress

Unwinding from time to time is as important for your body as it is for your mind; long-term stress can increase the risk of diseases like depression, heart disease and a variety of other problems. So embrace the day and check out these five favorite ways to kick off your shoes and get those bare feet up.

Create a Spa Sanctuary
If only we could just live in a spa … well, you can come close by following these simple steps for turning your own bathroom into a place for balance, refreshment, relaxation and renewal.

Make Time for What Matters Most
Vacation can be the ultimate stress-eraser. Learn how to come home but preserve that vacation feeling; reduce the daily overload of things to get done, find simplicity at home and work, and maintain the centered and peaceful feelings of vacation despite a busy life.

Slow Down: Banish Hyperthought
Whose mind isn’t racing, given the hyper pace of modern life and incoming information? Here is an exercise to slow down your mind and sanely process ideas, tasks and thoughts so you don’t simply react to things without being fully aware; to stop your mind from racing.

Take a Seaweed Soak
Make like a mermaid and soak in seaweed. Not only is this bath incredibly relaxing, its mineral qualities will leave you refreshed and nourished as well.

Pet your Cat
Recent studies have validated that hanging around a contented, purring cat can drop a human’s high blood pressure to within normal range, decrease stress, conquer feelings of loneliness, and even bolster self-confidence. Follow these three simple steps to maximize the healing power of purring.

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Vural K. says
Jun 15, 2009 4:07 AM

thanks...
Kabin
Konteyner

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Lynn M. says
Dec 11, 2008 7:56 PM

Going to a yoga class is a great way to release the tensions which build up in the body. Make sure that you lie quietly for a few minutes after your class. This is the best way to top off a class.

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Brenda Coffman says
Oct 29, 2008 11:39 AM

In today's stressful working world ? Oh I wish my Daughter could relax more... if she does get time? It seems there is always more work to do holding down 2 Jobs too, Just a worried & concerned Mom, wishing the best. Love Brenda

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Peter C. says
Aug 21, 2008 7:08 AM

Hhhmmm. I understand the most documented way to relax is the TM technique, well structured and global support system for users, with loads of extra options. Loads of other stuff helps, yoga, and other meditation techniques, though you have to be careful with those, research has shown that some are not as effective as progressive muscle relaxation!

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