Time Out for Relaxation
Although there is still not enough empirical evidence to support that stress is the cause of most of our diseases, many scientist are now hypothesizing that relaxation may help with anxiety, depression and some types of pain. Keep in mind that relaxation does not mean you forget everything that is going on in your life. Instead, it means you alter your current physiological state. Breathing deeply and slowly will slow down your heart rate and lower your blood pressure. You may even undergo a sense of happiness, joy and well-being, achieving the relaxation response.