Things That Automatic Reduce Readers' Stress

Things
That Automatically

Reduce Stress

Deep Breathing


A number of Facebook fans said deep breathing instantly reduces their stress, and for good reason. "This is one of the oldest and cheapest forms of stress management known to mankind!" writes Dr. Ackrill. "Mindful breathing resets brain patterns, increases heart rate coherence, lowers blood pressure and many more effects."
Yoga and meditation also made it on the list.


Snuggling With Pets
 
Got a Dog, Cat (or two or three)? "Loving pets lowers blood pressure and increases immune responses, counteracting the negative effects of stress," Dr. Ackrill explains. But don't think your puppy is a stress cure-all, she explains. "Don't keep living a life that is filled with stress and stressful perspectives, then love on your dog -- make changes and love the dog!"

Eating Chocolate

 
"I have a love affair with chocolate, but unfortunately, sugar is not a help in stress," Dr. Ackrill shares with Huff/Post50. "We crave it -- we want dopamine and serotonin to feel better -- but it is not a help at all in the long run. Sugar actually is inflammatory (a version of a stressor)."

Eating Ice Cream

As with chocolate, this instant de-stressor can actually cause more harm than good in the long run. While we love that rush of feel-good hormones dopamine and serotonin, sugar causes inflammation, a type of internal stress.


Drinking Water

When we are stressed out, we tend to get dehydrated, Dr. Ackrill explained. Drinking water can be soothing and a way to help our bodys handle all the reactions that happen when we're stressed.


Praying
 
Praying can lead people to feel a connection with their spiritual health, writes Dr. Cynthia Ackrill.


Taking A Bath

Ahhh. Why does taking a warm bath instantly destress us?
"It calms our physiology and relaxes the vessels," explains Dr. Ackrill of the American Institute of Stress and WellSpark, a leadership development firm.

Walking The Dog

When you walk the dog you're hitting three stress reducers in one activity: exercise, and being around animals and nature, according to Dr. Ackrill.

Listening To Audiobooks
When you listen to an audiobook to destress, you're "usually [shifting] focus," Dr. Ackrill allows. "But if the stressor is still looming, this may only be procrastination. If it sparks creative thinking to deal with a stressor -- to expand thought patterns -- it may be helpful."


Getting A Hug
 

Don't underestimate the power of human connection as a form of instant stress reduction. "We need more touch, which is sometimes a challenge as we age," Dr. Ackrill writes.  

"Massage even releases anti-stress chemicals."

'Seeing My Grandkid's Smiles'
Experiencing the love of our families creates a connection that releases inflammation-fighting DHEA and other chemicals, explains Dr. Ackrill.

Crying

Crying can release tension, but is not a proven stress reducer.

 
Knitting
The rhythmic movement and creative energy expelled during a knitting session can instantly reduce stress.

Dancing

Dr. Ackrill calls dancing an "excellent" way to instantly reduce stress. "Movement releases stress reducing chemicals as well as chemicals that support brain growth. Exercise rivals antidepressants."

Listening To Music

The Blue Danube Waltz

"Some music actually increases coherence of our heart rate -- a really healthy state," Dr. Ackrill writes. "And if you are actively listening you are less focused on the stress."

Johann Strauss II's most famous Waltz, Originally named " On the Beautiful Blue Danube " - An der schönen blauen Donau - is a very popular piece and still played till today, it has been one of the most consistently popular pieces of music in the classical repertoire.
Conducted By : Herbert Von Karajan
Preformed By: The Vienna Philharmonic

This Preformance dates back to late 1980's, as one of Karajan's last preformances Given, Digitally remastered to Give this amazing Interpitation in Hight Clarity and Beauty.

 

  

Brahms
Violin Concerto In D Major

Listening To Music: 

Dave Matthews Band

Readers told us they automatically de-stressed when they heard Dave Matthews' music. (For a two-for, watch Dave Matthews Band's video for the single "Everyday," featuring lots of hugs.)

Johannes Brahms
Violin Concerto in D major, 
Op. 77 - I. Allegro ma non troppo (part 1)
Violin: Itzhak Perlman
Chicago Symphony Orchestra
Carlo Maria Giulini -1978

http://www.buddhanet.net/pdf_file/surangama.pdf