7 ways to activate the body's hidden reserves
The ever-increasing pace and complexity of life today requires us to be highly resistant to stress and the ability to quickly restore the nervous system. Without such qualities, one simply cannot be successful in a constantly changing world. Failure to use the body's latent capabilities inevitably leads to a deterioration in health, premature aging and a decrease in the quality of life.
This time we will talk about the skills that people need to be fulfilled and healthy.
Sleep and coffee
Each of us has repeatedly found ourselves in a situation where important things require activity and concentration, which cannot be provided by a tired brain and body. In this case, it makes sense to use an effective tool that allows you to relax without wasting time.
The method is very simple: you need to drink a cup of coffee and then take a nap for 15-20 minutes. The essence of the method is that the invigorating effect of coffee does not come immediately. For brain activity to be activated, at least 20 minutes must pass from the moment you receive a dose of caffeine. During this time, a person does not have time to enter the deep sleep phase, and a short rest provides a surge of strength.
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Kapalabhati breathing practice
Indian yogis have been practicing this exercise for a long time. It helps to quickly cheer up, activate the activity of the brain, and increase peripheral blood flow.
Breathing "kapalabhati" consists in alternating normal inhalation and sharp, maximally accentuated exhalation. Repeating the cycle 10-12 times, you will feel a surge of energy and an increase in performance.
Breathing exercises have another beneficial effect: they can stimulate the metabolism. The kapalabhati method can be successfully applied in cases where it is necessary to quickly warm up.
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Physical activity
If you are very tired, you usually want to lie down, but if you need a quick recovery of activity, this is useless. Oddly enough, it is necessary to act in exactly the opposite way: the mobilization of the body's latent reserves can be achieved with the help of physical exercises.
It has been found that walking for 15 minutes promotes an influx of energy sufficient for 2 hours of work. If you can't get out into the fresh air, open a window or turn on the air conditioner to make the room cooler. Do some arm and neck exercises, twists, and squats. Walk around the room. 5-10 minutes of dancing to fast music will give a good effect. Just try not to overdo it: by getting too tired, you will reduce the positive effects of physical activity to zero.
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Aromatherapy
The aromas of mint, pine, bergamot, lemon, grapefruit, lemon balm have a tonic effect on the nervous system. The aromas of clove, cinnamon and nutmeg relieve stress. The smell of coffee invigorates. Unlike the drink itself, it begins to act immediately, the effect is stronger.
There are different ways to use fragrances to increase physical and mental performance. To use the hidden reserves of the body, it is enough to evaporate a few drops of essential oil with an aroma lamp. You can do without special devices: a tangible invigorating effect will be given by a bush of mint or lemon balm, grown in a room, or just a few pieces of lemon zest laid out on the table.
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Rehearsal for a stressful situation
A modern man often finds himself in a situation where he needs to demonstrate his knowledge and skills as fully as possible, but he fears that excitement will prevent this. This can happen in an exam, in a job interview, in a public speech, and so on. Thinking about an impending test tends to only increase the excitement.
The problem is solved simply: you need to arrange a rehearsal of the future event, simulating the main parameters of a stressful situation as accurately as possible. For example, repeat the text of your speech several times, including a recording of street noises as a sound background. It is useful, if possible, to reproduce the atmosphere of a future event in the room: put on the costume in which you will perform, direct a bright light on yourself. It is important not so much to accurately repeat the speech that you are going to give as to try to get used to the situation. If you stop worrying, the words will be remembered by themselves, and you will avoid stupor.
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Correct breathing with a rapid heart rate
Heart palpitations are a normal reaction of the body to stress or a pre-stress situation. Nevertheless, this phenomenon can be dealt with. To lower your heart rate, take a few deep breaths and exhale slowly (it is best to release the air as if you were blowing on hot food).
The fact is that the rhythm of heart contractions is closely related to the phases of breathing. On inhalation, the activity of the vagus nerve is inhibited, and on exhalation, its irritation, therefore, when the air is slowly released, the heartbeat slows down.
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Relief of pain in the side after exertion
Pain in the right side often occurs after running or brisk walking. This is because the liver is under intense pressure if the increased load on the right leg coincides with a sudden exhalation. It is almost impossible to avoid such a situation. But with pain in the right side, you need to actively exhale several times, at the same time stepping on the left leg, and the unpleasant sensation will disappear.
For a modern person, the ability to activate the hidden reserves of the body is vital. In order to adequately respond to daily stress and successfully overcome obstacles, it is worth acquiring simple skills in owning your own body and using them as needed.
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Maria Kulkes Medical journalist About the author
Education: First Moscow State Medical University named after I. M. Sechenov, specialty "General Medicine".
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