Relaxation is not just taking a nap, or chilling out.
Relaxation leads to and builds on the "relaxation response" — a feeling of increased well-being .
Breathing slows, blood pressure drops, heart rate calms, muscle tension relaxes, and cortisol levels decrease.
The effects of a relaxation practice linger for months, even without further practice.
And they are cumulative. Those who practice the most, get the most.
Much research has been done on the health benefits of relaxation.
Relaxation/meditation/serenity medicines have been shown to:
* Reduce insomnia
* Strengthen the immune system
* Increase levels of feel-good chemicals, such as serotonin
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excerpt from Abundantly Well: Seven Medicines
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