Wellness Box Inc. Releases May Newsletter
Chamber member Wellness Box, Inc. is sharing information on health and wellness! Learn more about healthy eating, ways to lower blood pressure and more!
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Using Mind-Body Practices to Lower Blood Pressure
We know that stress especially persistent stress can increase your blood pressure and have a negative impact on your health. However, research has shown that you if you use Mind- Body Practices, you can improve your health by reducing your body’s stress response. Examples of Mind Body Practices that are available with the aid of a qualified instructor include hypnosis, guided imagery, yoga and tai chi. You might also find that meditation and relaxation techniques are also effective.
There have been several well-designed studies that show meditation can lower blood pressure. Dr. Benson (Harvard-affiliated Benson-Henry for Mindy Body Medicine) recommends practicing the following relaxation response two times per day for 10 to 20 minutes each time. It is easy, simply follow the steps below. Try this exercise daily for 8 weeks.
• Sit in a quiet place with your eyes closed.
• Relax your muscles and silently repeat a word, phrase, sounds or short prayer of your choosing over and over.
• When stray thoughts enter (and they will) let them come and go and return to your word, phrase or sound.
Talk to your health care provider about using mind-body methods to help take charge of your health.
