Progressive muscle relaxation (PMR) is a stretching, meditation, and muscle relaxation technique wrapped up into one simple practice. Though it can benefit many systems, this practice, first introduced by American physician Edmund Jacobson in the 1930s, is primarily used as an anxiety-reduction technique. It is a way to relieve tension in your body, help reduce stress and anxiety, and soothe aching muscles, without any medication or equipment. PMR utilizes mindful tensing of the muscles and breathing patterns to loosen tight muscles and make you realize areas of stress and pain in each of your muscle groups.
Do These 6 Eye Exercises for Healthier Eyes
Unfortunately, if you are searching for ways to improve your vision and ditch those glasses you’ve been wearing since 4th grade, you are not going to find any. At least not without surgery, that is. Vision, and your need for corrective lenses is based on the shape of your eye, the size of your pupil, and the ability to shift focus, not necessarily how strong your eyes are. However, looking after your eyes and keeping your optic muscles strong as well as protecting your eyes from strain are critical components to eye health and can help prevent macular degeneration. Here are a few of our favorite exercises you can do wherever you are to achieve healthier eyes.
Take a Walk: 8 Things That Happen to Your Body When You Walk Daily
Taking 30 minutes out of every day of your busy schedule to exercise can often seem impossible. However, break down your day and consider what else absorbs 30 minutes of your time. Do you browse social media, watch an episode of your favorite TV show, or spend time aimlessly scrolling through the internet? Which one of these activities could be traded for a simple, brisk walk around the neighboorhood?