In Praise of Doing Nothing: Tips for getting more health benefits from idle time

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https://experiencelife.com/article/in-pr...g-nothing/

EXCERPT: In our always-busy culture, doing nothing carries a stigma — one that some people will do anything to avoid. All that busyness can exhaust the nervous system. And neuroscientists are discovering it can kill our ability to be productive and creative, hobbling us at work and in our personal lives. Idleness also stimulates the parasympathetic nervous system, which brings a host of healthful outcomes, including a reduced heart rate, good digestion, and better moods. On an emotional level, empty time is good medicine, too. [...] “Doing nothing gives your brain a chance to work out things that are not urgent,” says Deutscher. “Otherwise, we’re just skimming the surface of our lives.” [...] Ready to create more idleness in your days? Here’s a collection of articles with tips and strategies that we hope will inspire you to allow yourself to do nothing more often....

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10 ways to control high blood pressure without medication

http://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-condi...t-20046974

EXCERPT: If you've been diagnosed with high blood pressure, you might be worried about taking medication to bring your numbers down. Lifestyle plays an important role in treating your high blood pressure. If you successfully control your blood pressure with a healthy lifestyle, you might avoid, delay or reduce the need for medication. Here are 10 lifestyle changes you can make to lower your blood pressure and keep it down.....

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"Did you know that one of the benefits of drinking water is normal blood pressure? In fact, staying adequately hydrated is one of the simplest ways to lower your blood pressure naturally.

How does not drinking enough water raise your blood pressure? Water intake affects blood pressure in two ways. First, when you don’t drink enough water your body attempts to secure its fluid supply by retaining sodium. Sodium is your body’s “water-insurance mechanism.”

At the same time, dehydration forces your body to gradually and systematically close down some of its capillary beds. When some capillary beds shut down, it puts more pressure in the “pipes”—your capillaries and arteries—elevating your blood pressure. So, one of the best ways to lower your blood pressure naturally is by staying well-hydrated."==http://www.drsinatra.com/lower-your-bloo...king-water