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By
Diane Forrest
I read recently that women are having as many heart
attacks as men these days, and that heart attacks are more frequent at a
younger age. Lifestyle and heredity
account for most of this, but included in the lifestyle is the amount of stress
in our lives. Though stress is normal, too much of this feeling can be harmful
to your physical and mental health.
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For those us with a hectic lifestyle, Relaxation Day is a
day to look forward to. It provides a break from the madness of your busy work
and personal schedule. Today is the day to enjoy either doing absolutely
nothing, or partaking in your favorite relaxation activity.
According to holidayinsights.com here are some of the Top
Ten ideas to enjoy on Relaxation Day:
- Do nothing today
- Go to a Spa
- Go fishing
- Play a round of golf (caution: not always relaxing)
- Lounge around in a hammock
- Take a bubble bath
- Spend the day at the beach
- Go to the movies
- Do a little gardening (no heavy duty work, though)
- Have a picnic in the park
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I recently had a friend who had an abnormally high blood
pressure. Some of the relaxation techniques
I gave him were to lie down with his eyes closed, take slow deep breaths, think
of something calming, such as ocean waves, or a waterfall. Then dangle his arms, relax his fingers and
move to each part of his body, concentrating on relaxing his muscles. Light some scented candles, such as lavender
to help relax the senses, and take the phone off the hook and take some time
for yourself. These techniques are
also effective if you are experiencing pain, and are trying to ease the pain
with another method instead of pain
medication.
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Today is National Relaxation Day. So kick back, take your shoes off, put your
feet up and rest your body and your mind.
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