Like getting your teeth cleaned at the dentist or forgetting your umbrella on the one day it downpours, occasional anxiety is ...

However, the relaxation response, which neutralizes the stress response, has to be brought on voluntarily. “Our bodies know what to do. We have the ability to turn on the relaxation response ...

Box breathing is a systematic technique with four equal parts- inhale, hold, exhale and then hold again. Each part takes 4 seconds, creating a mindful rhythm of breathing. This technique works wonders ...

Deep breathing techniques can help activate the body's relaxation response. One of the simpler methods is called "square breathing." To practice square breathing, inhale for four counts ...

This is likely due to the relaxation response triggered by the tapping. Emotionally, EFT can help reduce anxiety and foster an overall sense of calm. I’ve found it particularly helpful before ...

"Inhaling deeply, slow walking, all of those things kick in the relaxation response." When you walk or hike in the woods, "you're breathing in what we call biogenic volatile organic compounds ...

My new immersive podcast series, Deep Calm – with Michael Mosley, is on hand to help you tap into a hidden system inside – your relaxation response. In each episode, designed to help you let ...