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Our brains function at different frequencies. When we are awake and consciously doing things, our brains are moving at beta speeds.
Beta frequencies are anywhere from 14-30 Hz. The more you are concentrating the higher the frequency will be; when testing, frequencies will get closer to 30Hz, where with exciting conversation you will only be working at 14Hz.
Excited brain functioning tells your body to react; so what happens is a signal is sent to the adrenal gland, which then emits a chemical called epinephrine. Epinephrine, more commonly known as adrenalin, is used to stimulate awareness and responsiveness.
This is a good thing; however, as a side product of adrenalin we may also be producing a lot of stress, which can be very bad for your health. So after you have a long exciting day at work it is good to flush out the stress with some relaxing meditation.
When we are relaxed, perhaps listening to music or watching television, our brains enter alpha wave area. This is light relaxation; it is that moment after you wake up and before you fall asleep.
Alpha area is also when we are easily understood and thinking clearly, without too much strain. So we are in the alpha wave area when we are groggy-bed-head in the morning and also when we are having a relaxed conversation.
Theta is the area where the healing and therapeutic benefits of relaxation come. This is not easily achieved; you must stop your conscious thinking.
This means you must quail that little voice in your head. Not thinking certainly sounds easy, but it is much easier said than done, and will take a lot of practice before you become skilled not thinker.
A good way to stop the voice and noise in your head is to try and focus on sensations. Think about how your lungs feel when you breathe.
This will distract you from thinking, but it is better to learn to stop thinking and feeling both. This will cleanse your body of stress.
When we clear our heads we are actually stimulating a few different portions of our brains, specifically the areas that promote feeling of peace and joy. It is a scientific fact: one who practices meditation will be happier and healthier than one who does not.
Not only is it good for your health and wellbeing, but you can also train your body and subconscious while in this state. Listening to self-help programs or secondary languages is often done while in theta thought process.
Learn to meditate and watch your life change from the inside out. It will astound you how much a little relaxation can affect your life. Destry Masterson is a health, fitness and nutrition expert. She has written articles about exercise and recommends http://www.proform.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/Category_-1_14201_16002_29511_Y for information about exercise bikes.
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