The relaxation is out of our mind all the worries that beset us in our lives. Anything that achieves that goal can be of great help to make us feel calm and inner peace. So here I bring you some easy ways to feel more relaxed in daily life.
Meditation: Meditation can be a great way to relax, especially when we have a lot of stress. Studies have shown that meditation can help lower your heart rate and blood pressure. You can practice Yoga or Tai chi to improve it.
And meditation is very simple to do: just find a comfortable place, close your eyes, relax muscles and us to focus on one thing, whether our breath, an object or image in our mind, like sitting on an island Caribbean. This can be done at least 10 minutes to experience its benefits. The key is to stay focused and not allow distractions or thoughts enter our mind.
Green tea and avoiding caffeinated drinks: Green tea produces a feeling of relaxation, because it contains theanine, an amino acid that gives flavor to this kind of tea that promotes relaxation. It is also believed that theanine is a caffeine antagonist, meaning it decreases the stimulatory effects of this element. It is recommended to drink green tea, and avoid caffeinated beverages, as this can worsen the body’s response to stress.
Eating foods with serotonin: A lot of us are craving for carbohydrates such as candy, cookies, ice cream and other foods not very healthy when we’re stressed, anxious or tense. These foods may have a calming effect on some women and may have something to do with low serotonin levels in those states.
Serotonin is a brain chemical that is responsible for feelings of calm and relaxation. It is believed that consuming these carbohydrates helps raise serotonin levels, which results in us feel happy. So it is recommended to enjoy these foods that give us instant gratification, but be careful to eat only small portions.
