 Amazing Benefits of Progressive Deep Relaxation
We often hear that we need to relax more and in our
modern world, with its constant pressures, knowing how to relax can be
difficult. However, there are many health benefits that we can
experience when we undergo progressive deep relaxation. You do not need
to participate in this relaxation all the time - just regularly, to
have the benefits that are listed in this article. There health benefits of deep progressive relaxation are many and varied. They include the following: Improved sleep:helps turn off negative sleep thoughtsquietens the mindrelaxes the body in readiness for sleepfall to sleep fasterstay asleep longerhave a better quality of sleepfeel more rested in the morninghave a greater sense of control over the mind and sleep Reduced stress levels:decreases stress hormone levels leads to: better sleeplower blood pressurereduced heart ratereduced breathing rateincreased immunity as there is an increase in T cell productionbetter digestionhealth in general improvescomplexion and skin conditions improve (as many are related to stress)decreased muscle tension leads to decreased:build up of lactic acid - decreased soreness of musclestightness in shoulder musclestension headachesbackachetightness of the jawtightness around the yesmuscle spasmsmuscle fatigue Reduced anxiety:decrease in generalized anxiety decrease in anticipatory anxiety related to phobias such as agoraphobia (fear of crowds), dental fear and medical proceduresreduction in the frequency and duration of panic attacks o improved ability to face your fears, overcome panic and generally feel betterOther psychological benefits:improved concentration increased sense of control over moods increased self-esteem increased spontaneity and creativitycalm emotional state and more emotional controlfeeling of peace, satisfaction and inner balancedissolving life limitationsfrees
us by clearing our life of blockages which cause problems in careers,
relationships, etc - usually created from childhood trauma or other
events from the pastincreased confidence and self esteem various addictions dramatically improved Other general benefits:improved efficiency at workimproved energy levels sharpens mental skills and greater clarity of thoughtimproved concentration and memoryunpleasant people are more easily tolerated (and you are more tolerable to others because you more relaxed!)creativity is enhanced (not just for artists - all our lives are improved when we are more creative at problem-solving)o life is more fun, and attitude is better and more positiveo weight control, quitting smoking, and the control of other habits becomes easiero increases your body's healing rate o produces more brain chemicals related to health and longevityo accelerated goal achievement - in personal and business lifeo greater feelings of general well-beingo accelerated learning and life balance o increases your ability to make correct decisions These
are all wonderful benefits that everyone can experience with
progressive deep relaxation. In addition to the benefits listed above
are the following benefits - however, there needs to be further
research before firm conclusions can be draw. There are some studies
that relaxation is beneficial in the following conditions: Premenstrual syndromeMenopausal symptomsHeadachereduce
the severity of headaches in children and migraine symptoms in adults.
Positive changes in self-perceived pain frequency, pain intensity and
duration, quality of life, health status, pain related disability and
depression have been reported.Chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomitingRheumatoid arthritis painSmoking cessation Facial paralysis FibromyalgiaOsteoarthritis pain Obsessive-compulsive disorder AsthmaIrritable
bowel disease - early research in humans suggests that relaxation may
aid in the prevention and relief of irritable bowel disease symptoms.HIV/AIDS - mental health and quality-of-life improvements have been seen in preliminary studies of HIV/AIDS patients.Tinnitus (ringing in the ears)Huntington's disease AnginaRelaxation
is very beneficial for our health. It is hard to imagine anyone who
lives in our modern, fast paced society who wouldn't feel the benefits
from regular sessions of deep relaxation - but to attend a therapist or
class for this is time consuming and costly - why not have the
therapist come to you. Get your copy of deep progressive relaxation
and start feeling the relaxation benefits. (Look for the progressive
relaxation audio in the health guides that are on the left hand side of
the page at the healthproductssite.) Dr Jenny Tylee is an experienced health professional who is passionate about health and
wellbeing. She believes that health is not just absence of disease and seeks to actively promote
vitality and wellness through empowering others. She encourages people to improve their health by quit smoking, cleansing their body, taking essential vitamin and mineral supplement and many other methods, including herbal remedies. Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Dr_Jenny_Tylee
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