Ways To Reduce Stress
Topic OverviewIn addition to meditation, progressive muscle relaxation,
and breathing exercises, you might try these other ways to relieve stress. Ways to relax your mindWays to relax your body- Massage, such as a
shoulder and neck massage, uses touch to relieve
tension. You can see a massage therapist or have a friend or family member give
you a massage. You can even give yourself a massage.
- Yoga uses breathing, meditation, and exercises, called postures or poses, that stretch the body. You can do yoga to help you relax.
- Biofeedback teaches you how to use your mind to
control skin temperature, muscle tension, heart rate, or blood pressure. All of
these things can be affected by stress.
Herbal supplementsSome
people use herbal supplements such as
valerian,
kava,
gingko,
St. John's Wort, and
chamomile to relieve stress symptoms such as anxiety
and
insomnia. But supplements like these can be sold with
limited or no research on how well they work. Talk with your doctor if you are
taking supplements, especially if you have another health condition. CreditsByHealthwise Staff Primary Medical ReviewerPatrice Burgess, MD - Family Medicine Adam Husney, MD - Family Medicine Kathleen Romito, MD - Family Medicine Specialist Medical ReviewerChristine R. Maldonado, PhD - Behavioral Health Current as ofAugust 9, 2016 Current as of:
August 9, 2016 Last modified on: 8 September 2017
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