5 Ways to Relieve Stress

In today’s busy and challenging world, we all get stressed.

Here are 5 proven ways to relax and slow down.

1. Prayer 

By taking a deep breath, we can stop and pray literally anywhere we go. In a recent Italian study of 50 teachers, those who prayed regularly during a 60 day trial experienced less emotional exhaustion and physiological impairment.

2. Sauna

Regular sauna sessions have been linked to elevated endorphin levels. This leads to an increased sense of calm and feelings of wellbeing.

3. Hot Bath

In Japan researchers compared the mental affects of bathing versus showering. They found that the participants that soakedin a tub reported significantly less stress and fatigue.

4. Yoga & meditation

A study conducted  in 2017 observed 96 adults that regularly practiced meditation and yoga found that participants had lower levels of cortisol  and marked improvement in cellular aging. This means that yoga and meditation can improve oxidative stress as well.

5. Tai Chi

A study at the university of California tracked the effects of a two hour weekly tai chi session in 90 breast cancer survivors over five years. The researchers found that not only did this lower stress hormone levels but also down-regulated gene association linked to chronic inflammation.

Resources ( Cenntenial health)