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Guided relaxation Constant stress is one of the defining features of modern life, and the source of many common health problems. Stress plays an obvious role in nervousness, anxiety, and insomnia, but it is also thought to contribute to a vast number of other illnesses. Restores energy; Repairs body; Calms thoughts and improves focus and concentration; Lifts your mood; Stimulates creativity; Balances body and mind
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What is relaxation ? The ability to relax is important in effectively managing stress and anxiety. There are many benefits to being able to induce the "relaxation response" in your own body. Some benefits include a reduction of generalized anxiety, prevention of cumulative stress, increased energy, improved concentration, reduction of some physical problems, and increased self-confidence (Bourne, 2000). What can it help with ? Asthma, Agina, Anxiety of various types, Back pain, Bulimia nervosa, Cancer treatment support, Chronic pain in general, Congestive heart failure, Fibromyalgia, Hypertension and other heart disease risk factors, Insomnia, Irritable bowel syndrome, Menopause, Osteoarthritis, Premestrual syndrome (PMS), Pregnancy support (redusing perceived stress), Psoriasis, Rheumatoid arthritis, Stress in general, Stroke rehalbilitation, Surgery support (primarily reducing pain and stress before or after surgery), Tension headaches, Ulcerative colitis. |
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