1. Tap a Pressure Point - Using your thumb, apply pressure to the spot where your wrist and palm form a crease right in line with the base of the pinkie. Hold or gently massage for two minutes. 2.

When anxiety spikes, the nervous system can shift into fight-or-flight in seconds, but it can also be guided back toward ...

Deep breathing, guided imagery, yoga, and meditation may help slow the body’s stress response and promote a sense of calm. These tools work best as part of a broader approach, which can include ...

Simple breathing exercises can relieve stress instantly, helping you stay centered even on busy days. These techniques activate the body’s natural relaxation response, calming the mind and boosting ...

CLEVELAND, Ohio – What’s got you stressed? Whether its money concerns, family needs, or your boss pressuring you to finish that big project early, experts agree that we all need to relax more. Don’t ...

In this article, I discuss recent research on breathing techniques that promote relaxation, calm, and pain relief. Specifically, I review two recent investigations. Source: Pexels/Pixabay Breathing ...

Progressive muscle relaxation (PMR) is a technique where a person tenses and relaxes different muscles in their body to relieve tension and induce a relaxation response. The relaxation response is a ...

Background: Relaxation training is a common treatment for anxiety problems. Lacking is a recent quantitative meta-analysis that enhances understanding of the variability and clinical significance of ...

This article was reviewed by Julia Switzer, MD, FACOG. Menopause relaxation techniques can help manage daily stress while navigating the physical and emotional changes of menopause. Key Takeaways: ...