{"id":8647,"date":"2012-03-19T02:00:43","date_gmt":"2012-03-19T09:00:43","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/wordpress-367309-1145696.cloudwaysapps.com\/?p=8647"},"modified":"2012-03-19T02:00:43","modified_gmt":"2012-03-19T09:00:43","slug":"relieve-stress","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/feelgoodstyle.com\/articles\/relieve-stress\/","title":{"rendered":"4 Simple Tips to Relieve Stress Naturally"},"content":{"rendered":"

by Vanessa Roberts<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Stress. We all have it, and it can wreak havoc on our bodies, make us look older, haggard, and generally feel exhausted. Sure, you can take vacations and forget about it all but how many times a year can you really afford that? A glass of wine helps temporarily, but drinking every time you’re stressed out isn’t the best habit to get into, right?<\/p>\n

So how can we relieve stress without turning to a bottle or an expensive vacation?<\/strong> Luckily, there are natural stress relievers that can help calm you down, chill you out, and let you get on with your day.<\/p>\n

1. Breathe, Girlfriend, Breathe<\/h3>\n

It sounds so simple and natural but you would be surprised at how many people amp up their normal breathing pattern and take more short and shallow breaths when they get stressed. This isn’t healthy for you, because not only does your heart rate go up, but your body also can’t rid itself of the toxins it needs to ensure your general health. Our bodies are programmed to release toxins simply through regular breathing. If you are taking short and shallow breaths, you are not giving your body the proper chance to keep itself healthy.<\/p>\n

Next time you’re feeling stressed out, take a minute or two to focus on taking slow, deep breaths. You’ll be surprised at how much it helps!<\/p>\n

2. Try Aromatherapy<\/h3>\n

You might also consider adding some subtle aromatherapy to your day. Paired with good, deep breathing, certain scents can trigger stress relief reactions in your brain, helping your body to relax and calm down. Once you get home after a stressful day try lighting some essential oils or even add some to a hot bath. Some of the most effective scents for stress relief include:<\/p>\n