Relaxing, on the other hand, turns off our body’s response to stress—with remarkable benefits for physical, mental, emotional, and energetic health. Here are some of the good things that it does for the body-mind:
- Slows heart rate
- Normalizes blood pressure
- Slows breathing rate
- Allows oxygen to be used more efficiently
- Decreases adrenal gland production of stress hormones
- Increases production of growth and sex hormones
- Improves immune system health
- Increases blood flow to major muscles
- Reduces muscle tension
- Helps relieve aches and pains
- Helps you handle negative emotions such as anger and frustration
- Promotes energy
- Improves concentration and creativity
- Improves ability to handle problems.
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