(NC)-Stress levels in Canadians have nearly doubled in the last 10 years. An emphasis on workplace productivity and technology such as cell phones and PDA’s has led to greater stress and health related problems. As a result, lifestyle demands and stress have led to a greater reliance on convenience foods and delivery services. This negative […]

One form of natural stress relief is meditation techniques, which often involves the use of specific breathing techniques.  This stress relief technique helps calm the mind and create an overall sense of peace and relaxation.
There are many forms of meditation and many are linked to certain religions or spiritual beliefs.  Hinduism has many schools of […]

Short periods of sensory deprivation can be relaxing.  Sensory deprivation can be achieved by using such simple devises such as blindfolds and earmuffs.  Devices that are more complex can cut the sense of smell, touch taste, sense of heat or cold and gravity.  Sensory deprivation methods have been used in psychology experiments and for torture.  […]