Natural Stress Relief Is Best - it can be as simple as breathing

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Natural Stress Relief Is Best - it can be as simple as breathing

Sunday, August 5th, 2007 Subscribe To Our Feed

Did you know that you can provide your own instant stress relief by learning how to breathe?

When you’re stressed, your breathing changes, and you may pant or breathe a lot faster than usual: this cuts the oxygen supply in your body, and your body puts out distress signals for you to get more oxygen that might contribute to your anxiety. (This is known as hyperventilation.)

When you feel overwhelmed, take a deep breath. Take many deep breaths for natural stress and anxiety relief. This minute or so of taking time out to breathe deeply will give your body a time-out and help calm panic. It will also lower your heart rate and blood pressure during stressful times.

Some people find it difficult to breathe deeply for natural stress and anxiety relief. This is normal. If you have this problem, keep a small dark glass bottle of essential oils nearby. Sniffing the essential oil will make your body instinctively take deeper breaths.

Some recommended oils that encourage deep breathing are lavender, frankincense and tea tree. Bergamot works for some, but not for others.

Scent is a very personal thing; take some time to sniff essential oils sold in a health, fitness, occult supply stores or pharmacies. Some large chain supermarkets carry essential oils in their organic departments. They are made from natural plant and fruit extracts and oils, making them truly organic and natural solutions for stress and anxiety relief.
Do you need professional help?

Always call your physician if you are you having trouble eating and/or sleeping, if you feel overwhelmed, if your worries are running so constantly through your mind that you can’t relax and if you think that if you stop worrying, it’s somehow wrong.

Evaluate these symptoms honestly. If you suffer from any or all of these symptoms, make an appointment with your health care professional today. Follow his or her advice closely and try to squeeze in these natural stress and anxiety relief exercises as well.

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