H E A L T H & W E L L N E S S / Fox Chapel Area
STRESS CONTROL
SMILE. Smiling lowers blood pressure, heart rate, and the stress
hormone cortisol.
AROMATHERAPY. Essential oils improve your mood, reduce
stress and even improve your memory. Try lavender, lemongrass,
cinnamon or cedarwood.
Being outdoors with green plants, fresh air and the sounds of nature
is a proven stress buster.
YOGA. The Mayo Clinic recommends practicing yoga to reduce
stress and anxiety.
GET KNEADED. Research from the Touch Research Institute
indicates that regular massage lowers heart rate, blood pressure, anxiety
levels, depression, hostility, and the stress hormone cortisol.
SEE A THERAPIST. Mental health professionals can help you
deal with stress.
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