Tricks to ease stress and tension

How about 2 intelligent things you can do every day for better health?

1) According to Fitness Magazine, you can shut off your stress response in 12 seconds. Breathe in through your nose for 4 seconds; hold it for 4 seconds; exhale through your mouth for 4 seconds.


2) If you're waiting on hold on the phone, neutralize your tension with this exercise, which comes from the physical therapists at the Chicago Spine and Sports Rehabilitation Center:
Sit up straight, and put the tip of your tongue on the roof of your mouth (slightly behind your front teeth.) Then slowly open and close your mouth 10 times to release your tension.