Stress busters and brain balance for your life

We are all bombarded by the noise, constant activity and stressful situations of modern life. Believe it or not, there are simple techniques that can quickly help anyone of all ages to be less stressed with their brain integrated and more balanced as the day progresses. It becomes very difficult for most of us to do and think at the same time when we are under too much stress.

When we are functioning at our peak, clear messages are sent from all parts of the body to the brain and back in a loop. Kinesiology has been defined as the study of the body in motion. Teaches simple yet profound techniques to activate the brain/body connection to support proper balance. This field of study brings together principles and techniques from applied kinesiology, acupressure, energy theory, brain research, stress management, and more.

Let’s take a brief look at your stress pack. What is there daily?

Do you have emotional trauma, or worries or anxieties to deal with? Are there physical stressors such as shallow breathing, not being able to get enough physical exercise, physical ailments or problems? Do you eat or drink on the run due to your hectic schedule? Do you have allergies that cause you problems? Are you tired or sleep deprived?

Believe it or not, one of the number one stress busters and brain balancers is water. Water gives your brain and body the hydration it needs to function properly. Drinking water increases energy, improves concentration and academic skills. There’s also a quick exercise to help relieve stress and balance you out. Massage below the clavicle, on both sides of the sternum. Then gently massage above and below the lips. You will be surprised how quickly this helps in stressful situations. Another one that is one of my favorite exercises for brain balance and stress relief is called Cross Patterning. You do a series of crossover patterns by walking across the room (if you can) with one elbow touching the opposite knee and then the other elbow across your body and touching the other knee. Kids love doing this and it helps them focus very quickly. .

For more information on many simple techniques, search for Brain Gym, which was developed over 30 years ago by Gail and Paul Dennison. They have books for teachers, business workers, parents and children. They also have a great website called Hearts at Play that I highly recommend.