Now granted one could make the argument that the first group, who got the placebo, had ingested too much sugar on a daily basis. But that does not fully explain why those who had used the stress reduction ideas had done so well. Their heart medication was reduced, they had far less incidences of further cardiac attacks and were found to be in better health than there counterparts who were only given the standard heart medicines. Most of us have seen the statistics of married men and women who live longer and are considered healthier because they have someone to support them during a serious illness. There are many stories about how people who either have a spouse or loving pet can help them reduce their stress levels.
Massage therapy is always a great muscle and tension reliever.
Careful attention needs to be paid to the hepatitis infected patient because they can bruise easily. Massage products that use heat should be avoided. Hepatitis patients can have very sensitive skin and can burn more easily, as well as they can have topical rashes that might become infected. Getting regular exercise, even if it's just a short walk around the block, is very important to help release the correct endorphins to relieve stress. Even better would be a walk on the beach, around a lake or in a park with a garden.