25 jun e 2011
Stress, relaxation and health
When you are stressed you are much more likely to become sick. This is because stress hormones suppress the immune response and its ability to fight germs these hormones can also make gastrointestinal symptoms worse, cause over-reactive airways in asthma patients, cause blood pressure spikes, damage your arteries, promote high cholesterol and lead to other health-related conditions, such as anxiety, depression, even addictions and obesity. In addition, stress-induced depression may lead to self-destructive behaviour, such as neglecting medications. Fortunately, research has shown that deep relaxation can have tremendous health benefits and reverse stress-induced ailments. People who suffer from asthma can sometimes widen their restricted respiratory passages through deep relaxation and sometimes diabetics can even reduce their need for insulin through the same techniques. Deep relaxation, however, does require a little more effort than sitting and reading a magazine but even a small amount of regular relaxation time can have long-standing benefits including energy, improved cardiovascular performance and life longevity.
Relax! It's important
Life is fast paced and stressful, and sometimes it can leave you feeling like you have no time to stop, think and reflect on the bigger picture. Relax. Seriously, the mental, physical and financial benefits of indulging in a little “me time” every now and again are vast. Focusing on yourself is not about shutting out the world, it’s about getting back in tune with it. It is not about ignoring all your responsibilities and hiding in your bed for days it’s about stepping back, gaining perspective and restoring your vitality.
 |
| Dr Sanjay Kumar Cardiac Cardiothoracic Heart Surgeon India |
When you are stressed you are much more likely to become sick. This is because stress hormones suppress the immune response and its ability to fight germs these hormones can also make gastrointestinal symptoms worse, cause over-reactive airways in asthma patients, cause blood pressure spikes, damage your arteries, promote high cholesterol and lead to other health-related conditions, such as anxiety, depression, even addictions and obesity. In addition, stress-induced depression may lead to self-destructive behaviour, such as neglecting medications. Fortunately, research has shown that deep relaxation can have tremendous health benefits and reverse stress-induced ailments. People who suffer from asthma can sometimes widen their restricted respiratory passages through deep relaxation and sometimes diabetics can even reduce their need for insulin through the same techniques. Deep relaxation, however, does require a little more effort than sitting and reading a magazine but even a small amount of regular relaxation time can have long-standing benefits including energy, improved cardiovascular performance and life longevity.
No comments:
Post a Comment