Breathe: Antidote to Stress

Stress is the enemy of maintaining beauty and health. Hormones related to stress put our cells into overdrive. We were created to respond to momentary stress, but not to the constant onslaught modern life can present. Sustained stress damages our cells causing more rapid aging.  Fat cells respond to high stress levels by storing more energy as fat.  Aging and weight gain--a dreadful combination.

Taking time to breathe and meditate quietly throughout the day is a wonderful antidote to stress. Slowing down consciously two to three times a day gives the spirit time to reconnect with the sacred inside you.  Just a five minute break will relax the body and clear the mind.

So today set a reminder on your phone to stop, breath in for four counts and breath out for four counts. Concentrate on your breathing.  Visualize stress, tension, and worry draining from your body as you exhale and light energy flooding you as you inhale.

This practice alone will do more than glass of wine ever could!