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Science has shown the multifaceted benefits associated with the focused relaxation and how it positively affects a diverse population, but how they are benefited is more complex. To break it down, there are three main areas where benefits are noted. They are mentally, physically and systemically. Learn how each is impacted by use of...
Stress has been listed as one of the major causative factors for preventable disease. It is known to set in to motion an unhealthy chain of events within the body, causing damage to health. Just as damage can be derived from stress related illness, studies now show that the body can be healed through...
In the third part of this five part series on focused relaxation, the emphasis is on its benefits. One of its most endearing aspects is its flexibility. It can be done by almost anyone, almost anywhere. How many other forms of exercise can boast that? While it can be done by most people, there...
Focused relaxation has two main components: mental and physical. Physically, the muscles throughout the body begin to release tension. Mentally, the mind is quieted and focused inwardly on the body and breath at that very moment, a state of mind is then created in which stressors, negative self-talk, and other worries can be eliminated...
New studies show that relaxation techniques can improve health by changing the patterns of gene activity which affect how the body responds to stress. Just as you can cause health problems in the body through lifestyle choices, you can also create good health through lifestyle as well. Learn more!
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