- Exercise – Exercise releases endorphins, helps us sleep better, and the effects last. Take a brisk walk first thing in the morning, during your lunch hour, or after work. 20 minutes a day will do wonders for your health.
- Take an Epsom Salt Bath- Add 1 or 2 cups of Epsom salt to your bath water for a tension relieving, muscle soothing hot bath. Add 1 cup Epsom salt to a large mixing bowl for the ultimate foot soak. Epsom salts can be bought at your local grocery or drug store. You can also add a few drops of lavender oil to enhance the experience and your relaxation.
- Massage and Physical Therapy – The benefits of massage and hands on manual physical therapy are numerous, and a massage and myofascial reelase relieve tension, headaches, muscle aches, pain and stress. A professional massage can do wonders for stress and tension. You can also trade a neck and shoulder massage with a friend or your partner. Self massage is beneficial too. Lean against a wall with a tennis ball between your shoulder blades for a quick tension buster.
Tuesday, August 11, 2009
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