Have you ever watched a video of a gazelle fleeing from a lion? That gazelle is in high-stress mode. Its heart rate and blood pressure shoot up. Its blood sugar level rockets upwards. Its digestive, reproductive, hormone, and immune systems shut down.
When we’re stressed, our bodies respond the same way. Instead of short minutes, however, our chronic stress can last for months or years. Our stress response wears down our bodies and promotes all the common chronic diseases — diabetes, heart disease, stroke, and chronic pain. Mindful Breathing to Reduce Stress Cardiologist Herbert Benson was astonished when he studied Tibetan monks who lower their blood pressure and heart rate just by meditating. He even realized that teaching Tibetan Buddhist meditation techniques can sometimes be more effective than surgery for treating cardiac conditions. Yogic Breathing Practice:
Be Grateful Before you fall asleep tonight, think about five things you’re grateful for, write them down, and be specific. Appreciate both the big and small events in your life. Celebrate promotions and think about the delicious meals you enjoyed. Appreciate your warm and loving family, the trees along the sidewalk, the sunrise, your friends, a pet, your abilities and talents, or even your bed. Make note of any five things, big or small. Sleep It’s a necessity, not a luxury. We need sleep to recover from the damage our bodies take during the day. When we don’t get enough sleep, the brain makes molecules associated with stress. In other words, if you sleep well, you get an overnight tune-up. If you don’t sleep well, your body experiences cellular stress. How much should you sleep? Enough to wake up feeling refreshed and not feel drowsy during the day. Chew on This For me, the perfect time to de-stress is right when I pull into the driveway. I’ll switch the engine off and lay back in the seat with my eyes closed. Try doing some breathing exercises or just take two minutes for yourself the next time you drive home or take a slow and mindful walk from the bus. Try this for a week. You’ll notice the difference. By WhatsUpUsana: Dr. Heather Tick
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