7 Ways to bet Stress - 1

No. 1: Breathe Deeply

This simple strategy is a powerful stress fighter. It helps you:

• Lower stress hormones

• Lower your heart rate

• Bring down your blood pressure

Here's how to do it:

1. Sit quietly with one hand on your stomach, the other on your chest.

2. Breathe in slowly and deeply through your nose, filling your lungs.

3. Hold your breath for a few seconds.

4. Breathe out slowly through your mouth until all the air is out of your lungs.

5. Repeat four more times.

http://www.webmd.com/balance/balanced-life-13/ways-to-beat-stress