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Your dog’s favorite music!

25 Friday Mar 2022

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You may prefer to relax to The Beatles or maybe Adele or Maroon 5. But your dog has favorite relaxation music, too. And she’d probably prefer Bob Marley. Scottish researchers found dogs seem to prefer reggae and soft rock over other music genres. Because when they played various tunes in a shelter, the dogs were calmer and lay down longer while listening to reggae or soft rock, as opposed to Motown, pop or even classical. And they showed a measurable decrease in stress levels.

So, want your dog to be more relaxed – especially when you’re away? Tune the radio to some reggae or soft rock.

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Feel happier with just one whiff!

19 Wednesday Jan 2022

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When you’re cooped up inside – or your cubicle is making you feel trapped and stir crazy, sniff some rose essential oil. According to neurologists at the Smell & Taste Treatment & Research Foundation, one whiff of rose oil can help you feel calmer and happier for 90 minutes straight. It works by calming the brain’s anxiety center and increasing production of alpha waves, which promote relaxation. So remember, one whiff of rose essential oil and you’ll feel better for the next 90 minutes.

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Don’t stress – take a hot bath!

30 Monday Aug 2021

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Are you stressing out over a big decision you have to make? Think things over while relaxing in a hot bath or Jacuzzi. Scientists at USC say making an important decision while you’re stressed, whether it’s the day-to-day kind, or stress due to that particular decision, it makes you more likely to focus on the possible negative outcomes. But if you wait until you’re calm to weigh the pros and cons, you’ll make a better choice, and be much happier with your decision.

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To relieve your anxiety:

06 Friday Aug 2021

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Talk to someone who’s as anxious as you are! That advice comes from USC psychologist, Dr. Sarah Townsend. She says, connecting with someone who’s having the same feelings you are can buffer you against stress. That’s because you’ll be reassured that your emotional state is completely normal. And it’ll calm you down more than sharing your anxiety with someone who’s totally calm.

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Is it possible to SNIFF your stress away?

08 Thursday Jul 2021

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Yes, according to a study from Italy’s Orthopedic Institute. Researchers asked adults prepped for surgery to sniff essential oils. Those who smelled eucalyptus felt much calmer than those sniffing citrus, or plain unscented air. The reason? Eucalyptus or “gum” trees – contain a compound that cuts production of the stress hormone cortisol. And the benefits of eucalyptus kick in within FIVE MINUTES of your first whiff! So, next time you feel nervous, sniff your stress away with eucalyptus essential oil.

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Swing away your stress and anxiety!

03 Thursday Jun 2021

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If you’re feeling anxious, hit the playground and hop on a swing. Or find the nearest hammock, porch swing, or rocking chair. Then spend two minutes swinging, rocking or swaying. The repetitive motion relaxes the nervous system and calms the amygdala, the brain region linked to stress and anxiety. In fact, swinging is so powerful, the University of Miami says it can cut production of stress hormones by 25% for 2 hours. Just from 2 minutes of swinging, rocking or swaying.

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How does soaking in a steamy bath scented with rose, vanilla, jasmine, or lavender essential oils sound?

09 Wednesday Dec 2020

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Like heaven, right? Well, doing that will raise blood levels of the feel-good and calming neurotransmitters oxytocin and serotonin… for SIX HOURS afterward! That’s according to research from Brown University. And because the bath itself soothes your brain’s anxiety center – it needs less of that surge of oxytocin and serotonin. So more of those feel-good chemicals will be used to relax the cells in the rest of your body.

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Your dog’s favorite music!

13 Thursday Aug 2020

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You may prefer to relax to The Beatles or maybe Adele or Maroon 5. But your dog has favorite relaxation music, too. And she’d probably prefer Bob Marley. Scottish researchers found dogs seem to prefer reggae and soft rock over other music genres. Because when they played various tunes in a shelter, the dogs were calmer and lay down longer while listening to reggae or soft rock, as opposed to Motown, pop or even classical. And they showed a measurable decrease in stress levels.

So, want your dog to be more relaxed – especially when you’re away? Tune the radio to some reggae or soft rock.

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Do you need an energy boost?

21 Tuesday Jan 2020

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Watch one of your favorite movies or reruns of your favorite TV show. Research at the University of Buffalo found that familiar storylines create a so-called “restorative effect” by relaxing our brain. Providing an instant energy boost, improving our willpower, self-control and problem-solving skills – while new shows have no effect. The reason? Because familiar stories – just like familiar places, people and foods – can be incredibly comforting.

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Take a deep breath!

08 Wednesday Jan 2020

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When it comes to relieving stress, people say, “Take a deep breath.” But a deep EXHALE may be more crucial than a deep INHALE. Physical therapist Dr. Emily Kiberd says most people think deep breathing should be about taking IN more oxygen. But the stress-relieving oxygen doesn’t reach our bloodstream until we breathe OUT. So, try this: Inhale through your nose for a count of 4… Hold it for another 4 seconds… Exhale for 8 seconds. That’s in for 4, hold for 4, exhale for 8. That’ll calm your nervous system, relaxing you.

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