Relaxation: it's not an indulgence

Okay, do you chew on events of the day?

Not a good thing.

A new study on stress finds mulling over issues that occurred earlier only increases stress and can lead to taking it out - the anger- on others.
The key, move thoughts in another direction- it can allow irritation to fade away.
Just a couple of pointers in a study looking at the importance of relaxation.
The report in the Mayo Clinic Women’s HealthSource finds relaxation is a vital process that decreases wear and tear on the mind and body.

It's important to make relaxation a regular part of your day whether it's through meditation, taking a walk, journaling or massage.

Regular relaxation helps reduce heart rate, lower blood pressure, increase blood flow to major muscles, reduce muscle tension, reduce headache and back pain, improve concentration and reduce emotional responses such as anger and frustration.

So go smell the flowers - the hippies were right.