Relaxation techniques at an elevated level of cholesterol

Stress can increase blood pressure and impair immunity, according to recent research data even increase in blood cholesterol. Those of us who are experiencing chronic stress are three times more likely to have elevated levels of bad cholesterol, and this estimate remains valid, even if we consider all the other risk factors.

The reason for this phenomenon is that stress hormones - adrenaline (epinephrine) and cortisol - preparing our body to an extreme situation "fight or flight," raising the level of the fuel cell, circulating in our bloodstream. Subsequently, glucose, blood fatty acids and bad cholesterol (generally speaking, blood sugar and lipids) should nourish muscle cells to provide our survival.

But if all of you are in a stressful situation:

Stop doing what they were doing, and start repeating myself calming formula (mantra).

Focus on your breathing, breathe deeply and slowly (exhale longer than inhalation).

Take a walk, brisk walking is able to neutralize the effects of stress hormones.

In addition, learn to relax properly.

In a study conducted in hospitals of New Hampshire (USA), patients suffering from heart disease and are on a diet low in cholesterol, twice per day included recording with relaxing music. As a result, they observed a significant reduction in cholesterol levels compared to those who did not participate in this experiment.

The term "relaxation" in a translation from Latin means "relaxation". Sometimes relaxation is involuntary. Maybe you can remember a time when something thinking and after a while felt that for a while 'dropped out' of life. You will not see or hear what is happening around, because they were completely self-absorbed.

Such a degree of relaxation can be achieved deliberately, using special equipment.

Conscious Relaxation is an integral part of all psychotherapeutic and hypnotic techniques. It is common in Buddhism, yoga and even some martial arts. The ability to completely relax - the most important stage of entering into a meditative trance.

Mind and body are interconnected. Experiencing stress, we unconsciously straining muscles, and in a state of increased muscle tone, feel psychological stress. Thus, in order to master the ability to purposefully relax the body, you first need to work with your mind, learn to "let go" their thoughts and concerns.
The benefits of regular relaxation practices recognized modern psychotherapy. In addition, those skilled in the use of relaxation techniques in their daily work with patients.

It must be said that the relaxation exercises should be regular, otherwise the desired result can not reach or it will be short-lived. Perform relaxation exercises while will not give the desired effect from time to time, and the result that can be achieved, will be only temporary. If you fulfill all the necessary conditions, it soon will notice a reduction in both physical and mental stress, become less tired and start to react differently to the situations that used to take you out of yourself.

The best time for classes - before going to bed or after waking up. The effect will be better if you engage in one and the same time, but not immediately after a meal because the digestion process does not allow the body to relax completely.

There are many such techniques, the most popular of which are autogenic relaxation technique and progressive muscle relaxation. The main purpose of - psychological relaxation and focus on your own body signals.

Autogenous relaxation is a way of relaxation, which combines elements of self-hypnosis and self-regulating functions of internal organs, as well as the correction of a psychological condition. For this man aloud or mentally repeating positive statements that promote relaxation and relieving muscle tension. For best results, you can imagine yourself in a beautiful place and focus on deep breathing and muscle relaxation alternately all parts of the body.

Progressive muscle relaxation technique is a method which is based on slowly tensing and relaxing various muscle groups. Usually begins with the leg muscles and then gradually moving up - to the muscles of the buttocks, abdomen, chest, head and neck. By the way, this relaxation helps strengthen them. Time muscle tension is 5 relaxation and - 30.

A place for relaxation must adjust to rest. Before starting the course, turn off the phone, the TV and other devices that can distract you. If you have a pet, then this time it is better to leave it in another room. It is important that the room was warm. The light can be turned off or to leave a night light. Choose comfortable clothes, do not hesitate to nothing of your movements. To you nothing distracted, take a comfortable position and close your eyes.

Visualization - one of the relaxation techniques, the essence of which is to mentally move in a beautiful place and a pleasant situation conducive to relaxation. An important point: it is necessary to present not only the place itself, but also the smells, sounds, tactile sensations, such as the noise of the waves, feeling the sand on your toes, the sun's heat. The more you visualize what you will more accurately represent the smallest details of the landscape and the better you will get. As you master this art to perfection.

Other popular relaxation techniques: yoga (meditation and static exercises); tai chi; relaxing music; light trance; massage.

The ability to completely relax and let go of your thoughts comes with experience. At first, most likely, will be difficult, and it will be difficult to stop scrolling in my head harassing events. your ability to handle stress will increase gradually, and over time you will notice that they have become much calmer.