STRESS MANAGEMENT
Stress reduction and stress management are very important keys to help you improve your overall health and well-being. Long-term or chronic stress and tension can tire out your internal organs and glands, interfere with your digestion, deplete your immune system and over time, contribute to an acidic biochemical environment and pre-mature aging.Most ailments and disease processes are closely linked with chronic stress.
One of the most effective measures that you can take to manage stress is to incorporate basic relaxation exercises into your daily routine. Most relaxation exercises incorporate breathing techniques to help you slow down, increase oxygenation to all of your vital tissues, release unwanted carbon dioxide and relax tense and tired muscles.
If stress has become a challenge in your life, NOW is the perfect time to learn new, healthy techniques to combat and control tension. Many communities, health care centers and hospitals offer basic and advanced courses in stress management. There are also many helpful books, audio and video programs that can help you to learn the basics of relaxation in the comfort of your own home. Look for these in your local library, bookstore or video store. Three basic breathing exercises are included to help you get started. Use these exercises as often as needed throughout the day.
