IT IS TIME TO RELAX -- the demands of life today keep us emotionally and physically busy; we have to take and make the time to RELAX.

The positive physiological changes that occur when we take the time to relax: [list=1]
Heart rate slows down
Breathing becomes more relaxed
Blood Pressure decreases
Metabolism slows down
Muscles loosen
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We each experience stress in different ways; some develop tight muscles, nervous stomach, racing heartbeat, excessive worry, unable to concentrate and feeling overwhelmed.

Some of the things we can do to reduce stress is:[list=1]
BECOMING AWARE OF OUR THOUGHTS
BECOMING AWARE OF OUR FEELINGS
BECOMING AWARE OF THE MESSAGES ARE BODIES ARE SENDING
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The activities that help us to relax can be:[list=1]
Soothing bath (bubble away your stress]
Reading
Knitting, Crocheting, Needlepoint
Listening to Music
Walking outdoors
Showing attention to family and friends
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The recipe for this week that you will find in the Recipe Forum [Desserts Forum]: PERSIMMON PUDDING CAKE