Tips on how Okinawan's relieve stress

1. The Japanese Okinawan way of Relieving Stress

2. Deep Breathing
Benefits of Deep Breathing
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Breathing deeply relaxes the body, reducing
feelings of stress.
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It improves circulation and increases oxygen to the
heart.
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Helps tissues to regenerate and heal. Relieving of
the general body aches and pains.
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The key to deep breathing is to
breathe deeply from the abdomen,
getting as much fresh air as possible in
your lungs.
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If you find it difficult breathing from
your abdomen while sitting up, try
lying on the floor.
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When you take deep breaths from the
abdomen, rather than shallow breaths
from your upper chest, you inhale
more oxygen.
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The more oxygen you get, the less
tense, short of breath, and anxious
you feel.
Reduces stress and blood pressure.
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Deep Breathing Tips
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Helps calm your nerves system.
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Deep breathing also promotes better blood flow,
releases toxins from the body and aids in healthy
sleep.
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These benefits result in an increased energy level.

3. 1.Meditation has a
powerful ability and
effect on calming
your thoughts and
causing you to stop
and simply "be”, it
also aims to stop
thinking and seek
your inner
quietness.
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The key to deep breathing is to
breathe deeply from the abdomen,
getting as much fresh air as
possible in your lungs. If you find it
difficult breathing from your
abdomen while sitting up, try lying
on the floor. When you take deep
breaths from the abdomen, rather
than shallow breaths from your
upper chest, you inhale more
oxygen. The more oxygen you get,
the less tense, short of breath, and
anxious you feel.
3.Scented candles,
bouquet of flowers, or
incenses are great ways
to enhance your sense.
Meditation
2. Okinawans
typically meditate
either at sunrise
or sunset but
choosing a calm
quit place is what
is truly the most
important.
4. Now relax and
enjoy the treasurable
feeling of complete
freedom.

4. Exercise
If you struggle getting a full night sleep or simply just falling asleep, exercise
may be the solution to your problem. Regular physical exercise can help you
fall asleep faster and deepen your sleep. Just don't work out any time to your
bedtime, or you may be too energized to fall asleep.
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Reduces your blood glucose level, risk of becoming overweight, risk of
diabetes, cardio- vascular illness, osteoporosis and certain types of
cancers.
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It can slow down aging processes and is great for stress relief.

5. Exercise
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Need an emotional lift? Or need to blow off some steam after a
stressful day? Engaging in physical activity can help. Being active can
boost your feel-good endorphins and distract you from daily worries.
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Exercise can help increase your energy level and fight off feelings of
fatigue.
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It gives you a chance to unwind, enjoy the outdoors or an excuse to
be social and spend time with friends or family.