God is user friendly. The beauty found in nature, art, music and poetry can provide deep inspiration and peace. Experience, strength and hope can be gained through painful life experiences. Learning to relax is an art. Regular practice can yield many benefits.
Relaxation techniques are exercises done that reverse the physical stress response.
The belly softens, the breathing deepens, muscles ease, digestion improves, the heart slows and blood pressure lowers. Pain can be decreased or the duration of a severe pain flare-up can be lessened. It is important to note that tranquilizing medications and sleeping pills should only be used temporarily, under medical supervision. Focusing on a word or phrase that has meaning to you. I encourage people to combine this with soft abdominal breathing.