The Ultimate Relaxation Quiz
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What's the point of worrying? From learning relaxation techniques to discovering some strange ways to destress, it's time to chill, bro, and take a load off with this relaxation quiz.
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So let's talk about what destressing does to your body. What's one lesser-known physical reaction to relaxation?
Blood flow increases to muscles.
Your blood pressure soars.
Circulation is improved when your body isn't stressed.
Relaxation techniques can include:
visualization, breath control, meditation
exercise, listening to music, massage
all those things and more
You don't have to sit staring at a wall to relax yourself.
Why would tensing muscles progressively help a person relax?
increases awareness of physical sensations
Tensing muscles and then relaxing them can increase your physical knowledge.
Visualization usually involves:
mentally imagining a calm scenario
using your senses to create feelings of calm
Guided imagery — as well as tapping into your senses — can create a feeling of peace.
What is autogenic training?
training your body to relax to words or cues
training your body to respond to peaceful music
You can try focusing on your heartbeat, or a heavy feeling in your limbs.
What's one difference between transcendental meditation (TM) and mindful meditation?
You have to be certified to practice TM.
Mindful meditation is better for you.
TM usually involves repeating a mantra while meditating.
TM works to rest your mind without concentrating, while mindful meditation focuses on attention and awareness of the body.
What is an element of qigong?
Either a static or active posture is important to qigong.
What is the basis of tai chi?
Originally developed for self-defense, tai chi has evolved into a gentle and meditative exercise technique.
Yoga is often used for exercise, but includes what meditative philosophy?
While some yoga practices can be strenuous, they still encourage being aware and cognizant of living in the moment.
Emotional Freedom Technique is promoted as "psychological acupressure" which can relieve stress, among a whole host of other ailments. What does it physically entail?
tapping on parts of your body with your fingers
There isn't a lot of scientific evidence to back up claims for EFT, but hey — if it relaxes you, go for it.
What does ASMR stand for?
A Seriously Mesmerizing Relaxation
Autonomous Sensory Meridian Response
But what IS ASMR?
A therapy technique that focuses on your head and feet.
Sounds or movements that cause relaxation or even "tingles."
Some people report that things like whispering, personal attention or slow hand movements like tracing can make them really sleepy, relaxed or experience a pleasant tingly sensation.
What is ganbanyoku?
laying on hot stones to relax
It is possible that laying down on the sidewalk in the summer would offer the same benefits.
What is cupping?
Cups are put on the skin with suction.
having someone cup your face in their hands for relaxation
eating a cup of coconut oil to relieve stress
So it doesn't really sound terribly relaxing, but some point out it's not that different from massage.
Gently pouring a liquid over the forehead is a relaxation technique in what therapy?
Indian Ayurvedic Shirodhara therapy involves slowly letting liquid drip or pour over the forehead, or third eye.
So-called Chinese stress balls — designed to relax the hand and even the mind — are traditionally called what?
The baoding balls supposedly target pressure spots in the hands.
Want to sleep better? Try this Japanese product:
milk fortified with melatonin from well-rested cows
chocolate with small doses of crushed opioids
Apparently, cows just waking up from sleep have more melatonin in their milk. Supposedly.
Want to stay rested, but not subject your face to the cruel cool air? Try this:
a head tent that covers your head from the neck up
The idea is to block out drafts and light. It will also block out common sense if you spend $53 on it.
What's another real-life stress-busting product that you can actually buy for a mere $167?
Bubble wrap. $167 worth of bubble wrap.
a bed that smells like lavender
a human-shaped pillow that "communicates" with hugs
Put your phone in the Hugvie, and it will vibrate and change tone to match the voice of the caller.
What is inhaled when you use the Relaxtick to wind down?
Vaping without the nicotine, Relaxtick supposedly has vitamins A, B and C in each inhalation. Never mind that you can't inhale vitamins for nutritional purposes.
A spa in Israel offers a massage from what unlikely masseuse?
If you find a lot of snakes slithering across your back relaxing … you must be a super chill person in general.
Maybe buying a product to use or even getting a facial is too much work for relaxation. Try this easy-peasy path to relaxation:
Although all three would work, it's the salt cave that supposedly will cure your hangover and reduce stress, among other ailments.
A 2001 study followed 48 people with high blood pressure and high stress jobs. What lowered their blood pressure?
washing their pillowcases once a week
eating chips between meals
Give Fido or Mr. Ribbons a good home, and they'll reward you with stress-busting and better health.
What can Germans take advantage of to lower stress levels?
a hotline they can call to yell, scream and curse without judgment
a language that sounds aggressive
It might not be terribly relaxing, but it will make you feel better.
Eating complex carbs might actually relax you by:
making you chew rhythmically
Unlike protein, carbs release serotonin.
Simple carbs:
release serotonin that doesn't last as long
So your Sour Patch Kids are going to give you a momentary buzz, but not as long or as satisfying as a piece of whole grain toast.
What vitamin has been shown to lower hormonal stress levels?
People who took vitamin C saw their cortisol levels return to normal faster after a stressful activity.
People who drank what beverage four times a day for six weeks were found to have lower levels of cortisol than those who drank a placebo?
Black tea drinkers also de-stressed faster, so grab a cuppa to relax.
Calcium has been shown to help with symptoms of:
If cramps and hormones aren't helping you relax, try some calcium and vitamin D.
If you want a calm, anxiety-relieving stone to wear, you might choose:
That's if you believe that crystals have any effect on the body, of course — but hey, wearing something pretty never hurt.
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