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Did you know that stress actually decreases your immune system?

Our world is a bit crazy right now with COVID, elections and so many other distracting events. We need a strong immune system as our best defense against all the virus’s that are floating around this time of year. So here is a quick easy way to decrease your stress quickly and easily and give your immune system a boost.

First, find a comfortable place to sit or lie down where you can safely close your eyes.

Second, rate your stress on a level of 1-5. 1 being barely there and 5 being tight muscles, worry, etc.

Third, close your eyes. Now look up keeping your eyes closed and take a deep breath for the count of 4 or 5. Hold that breath for the count of 4 or 5 and then let it out until you can no longer push air out. Breathe normal for a few breaths and repeat. Rate your stress again. Repeat until you feel that the stress level has dropped significantly.

Easy.

Now think of a time when you felt happy. Replay that movie in your mind as if you were in a theater and could see yourself on the screen. Feel the happiness bring it with you as you open your eyes and continue in your day!

Live in health and wellness

Pam