Oh my, another exam. Mid-terms and finals week mean increased stress. During and after great stress in our lives, it is nice to take a brief break and think about your mind and body’s health.
A technique I implore to release the tension built up by these stresses is massage. Enjoy a professional massage! We build up the tightness in our back, shoulder, and neck muscles. Other massage alternatives are to use a massage chair, commercial massage equipment, or just a tennis ball between your back and wall can release tension. There are many devices sold for massage.
A great thing to remember when getting a massage is to drink plenty of water before and after the massage. Drinking water is always positive and healthy. The amount, you ask? It is different between men and women and varies some by the person, I expect. In a general sense, intake is often recommended to be 2-3 liter per day for women. Our male friends need closer to 4 liters per day.
Here are some benefits of staying well hydrated:
Dehydration prevention
Digestion improvement
Brain functions better
Saliva production
Moist eyes, nose, & mouth
Waste removal from the body
Body temperature regulation improvement
Blood oxygen content increase
Mood improvement
Keep that water bottle near and get or give yourself a massage to release the exam stress.