How does relaxation affect the brain?

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Some of the best ways to get great benefits for your health is through relaxation therapy. It doesn’t matter if you practice yoga or meditation, relaxing helps your organism get rid of tension and stress. The mind needs to get rid of over stimulation to ensure optimal functioning. Studies have confirmed that practicing relaxation is very beneficial physically and psychologically. Cardiac doctor Herbert Benson studied the effects of relaxation and identified the following benefits:1. Reduces tension and brings relief to muscular pain
2. Reduces blood pressure
3. Lowers the flow of stress-related hormones
4. Promotes deep breathing
5. Lowers cholesterol
6. Boosts self-confidence
7. Improves metabolism
8. Modifies your brainwaves

This and many more reasons show us why relaxing is so important during pregnancy. It doesn’t matter if you practice yoga, meditation, or any other sort of mental or physical exercise that brings peace. Remember that positive and negative emotions affect your developing baby, so try to find ways to reduce stress, negativity, and fear.

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