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By Lisa Drayer, R.D.

1. MEDITATE
Meditation can be a great way to relax, especially if you are under a lot of stress. Research has shown that meditation can be helpful in lowering heart rate and blood pressure, and even improving cognitive performance. (...Prayer to God)

2. DRINK GREEN TEA/AVOID CAFFEINATED BEVERAGES
Green tea is very soothing--it contains theanine, an amino acid that gives flavor to green tea and also promotes relaxation.

3. CONSUME SEROTONIN-BOOSTING FOODS
Many of us crave indulgent carbohydrates like cookies, candy, ice cream, pretzels, and other sweet and starchy foods when we're stressed, anxious, or tense.

4. CREATE A RELAXATION ROOM AT HOME
Many spas have relaxation rooms to sit in before and after treatments, and it's a great thing to create at home too.

5. LISTEN TO YOUR FAVORITE MUSIC
Listening to soothing music can be very relaxing?and slow tempos in particular can induce a calm state of mind.

6. ENJOY AN AROMATHERAPY MASSAGE
Getting a massage is a great way to free yourself of tension and relax, and adding aromatherapy oils such as chamomile or lavender can be particularly beneficial: one recent study found that emergency room nurses experienced reduced stress levels with aromatherapy massage.


7. INDULGE IN A HOT BATH
Heat relaxes muscles -- and taking a long bath can be soothing for the mind as well. Stock up on your favorite bath salts and soaps, get a bath pillow, and decorate the room with candles.

8. ENGAGE IN MODERATE EXERCISE DAILY
Exercise helps to boost endorphins and reduce stress -- and research shows that 20 minutes each day is all that is needed to experience benefits.

source: womenshealthmag.com

I do number 5

Ako pud Miss Happy...I'm listening to Miss Ginger's song for Mr Sigbin right now.

ok, enjoy Ms C2

Tinuod pud nang aromatherapy. I'm addicted to lavender right now...humot kaayo siya, relaxing jud.

The best relaxation I am used to is lying in sofa  with my husband .............ug magpauraray sa  iyang mga Bukton labina gikan sa kakapoy   nga trabaho.

Quote from: C2H4 on September 29, 2007, 06:21:55 AM
Ako pud Miss Happy...I'm listening to Miss Ginger's song for Mr Sigbin right now.

The baby C2H4 is now a lady.

Quote from: Bohol on September 29, 2007, 06:35:57 AM
The baby C2H4 is now a lady.

Ngeh, mura'g commercial sa J&J, Mr Admin? Dugay ra ko nga lady oist, hapit naman gani ko ma antik.

Ikaw hinuon, the boy is now a gentleman kay nag 28 na ka.

1. MEDITATE
Meditation can be a great way to relax, especially if you are under a lot of stress. Research has shown that meditation can be helpful in lowering heart rate and blood pressure, and even improving cognitive performance. (...Prayer to God)
-i dont do this, i have to learn on how to do this...

2. DRINK GREEN TEA/AVOID CAFFEINATED BEVERAGES
Green tea is very soothing--it contains theanine, an amino acid that gives flavor to green tea and also promotes relaxation.

I dont drink tea but decaf coffee

3. CONSUME SEROTONIN-BOOSTING FOODS
Many of us crave indulgent carbohydrates like cookies, candy, ice cream, pretzels, and other sweet and starchy foods when we're stressed, anxious, or tense.

4. CREATE A RELAXATION ROOM AT HOME
Many spas have relaxation rooms to sit in before and after treatments, and it's a great thing to create at home too.

My couch like Bambi... yes w/ my banana too


5. LISTEN TO YOUR FAVORITE MUSIC
Listening to soothing music can be very relaxing?and slow tempos in particular can induce a calm state of mind.
yes


6. ENJOY AN AROMATHERAPY MASSAGE
Getting a massage is a great way to free yourself of tension and relax, and adding aromatherapy oils such as chamomile or lavender can be particularly beneficial: one recent study found that emergency room nurses experienced reduced stress levels with aromatherapy massage.

i have a massage chair but i prefer the human palms and fingers..


7. INDULGE IN A HOT BATH
Heat relaxes muscles -- and taking a long bath can be soothing for the mind as well. Stock up on your favorite bath salts and soaps, get a bath pillow, and decorate the room with candles.

Ohhhh Yeah i do this all the time...sorry guys, cant share photo with you..

8. ENGAGE IN MODERATE EXERCISE DAILY
Exercise helps to boost endorphins and reduce stress -- and research shows that 20 minutes each day is all that is needed to experience benefits.

is the best

Quote from: C2H4 on September 29, 2007, 06:21:55 AM
Ako pud Miss Happy...I'm listening to Miss Ginger's song for Mr Sigbin right now.

everything ... as always!

one way to relax