Tag: anxiety reduction
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BOTANICAL MEDICINE FOR ANXIETY: HERBS KNOWN TO REDUCE ANXIETY
DISCLAIMERWhat follows is STRICTLY for information purposes, it is not medical or expert advice. The contents below are based on various research studies, which means that they do not constitute a recipe in and of themselves. Any foods, if improperly ingested, could potentially cause serious health issues, so always check with a professional before making…
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KRIPALU-STYLE YOGIC BREATHING
Nadi Shodhana (Alternate-Nostril Breath)* This breathing exercise can be practiced daily and/or during times when you feel anxious, stressed or exhausted. TIME: 5 to 10 minutes or until you feel relaxed. POSITION: Sit comfortably on the floor with spine erect and eyes closed. You can add a blanket around your waist to enhance groundedness and stability.…
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DOES SINGING PROMOTE RELAXATION?
A number of studies have documented the effects of singing on cardio-respiratory health. For example, one study reports that choir group singing improves heart rate variability, which is a significant predictor of cardiovascular health. Notably, decreased heart rate variability is linked to hypertension, heart failure and work stress, while increased heart rate variability indicates a…
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DOES PRACTICING YOGIC BREATHING HELP REDUCE ANXIETY?
Sudarshan Kriya Yoga (SKY) is a set of yogic breathing techniques that consists of four different types of breaths, including Ujjayi, Bhastrika, Om, and Sudarshan Kriya, touted for their calming and mood enhancing effects. A growing body of research has reported its psychological benefits; however its clinical application has been largely ignored. which The current…
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HOW TO REDUCE FEAR OF DARKNESS IN CHILDREN
THREE SOURCES OF NIGHT FEARS IN CHILDREN PLAY-FOCUSED TECHNIQUES TO REDUCE NEGATIVE FEELINGS ABOUT THE NIGHT INTRODUCING THE CHILD TO THE WONDERS OF THE NIGHT: INTRODUCING NIGHT GAMES INTRODUCING A NIGHT ROUTINE source: Csonka, Sándor. (2021). Why be afraid of the night? – Pedagogical methods for developing positive attitudes towards natural darkness in order to…
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THE 10 MOST RELAXING SONGS*
*ACCORDING TO NEUROSCIENCE A study from MindLab International was conducted to investigate how much anxiety reduction participants experienced while listening to a specific song. Below is a list of the top 10 most relaxing songs, with the top one producing the highest level of relaxation.
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RELAX & GATHER YOURSELF
CLEAR YOUR MIND Go out in nature: a walk in nature can help reduce anger, stress, and unpleasant feelings. It contributes to lowering blood pressure and the production of hormones. Spend one day (or more) without social media: turn off all notifications, log out from all your social media accounts and avoid turning on your…
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PRACTICE AWARENESS
Standing firm on your feet, head straight, feet shoulder apart: FEEL YOUR BALANCE: sense how your body shifts back and forth or side to side. Become aware of those minor movements. FEEL THE SOLES OF YOUR FEET: roll gently back and forth to emphasize the sensation of your feet against the ground. Focus on a…
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SIX RELAXATION TECHNIQUES TO REDUCE STRESS
Instructions: Try each one of those methods a few times before deciding to focus on the ones that suit you best. We also recommend practicing more than one techniques on a regular basis to get more benefits and avoid monotony. FOCUS ON THE BREATH Take long, slow, deep breaths (also known as diaphragmatic breathing). As…
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THE FIVE MINDFULNESS TRAININGS.
To practice the Five Mindfulness Trainings is to cultivate the insight of interbeing, or Right View, which can remove all discrimination, intolerance, anger, fear and despair. If we live according to them, we are not lost in confusion about our life in the present or in fears about the future Thich Nhat Hanh