During a state of deep relaxation, several physiological
changes take place in the body: The body’s oxygen consumption is reduced; the
heart beat decreases; muscle tension and sweating ease, and there is decreased
sympathetic nervous system activity. This restless state not only allows the
body to repair
62.______ and restore itself but it has a calming effect
on the conscious.
63.______ How to achieve at this state of relaxation,
however, is a matter of opinion,
64.______ and in some medical miracles, a
matter of controversy. A recent report by Dr. David Holmes of the University
of Kansas in the journal "American Psychologist "says that simply sitting in
an armchair has just as many beneficial characteristics for the body for
meditation does. Researchers of other relaxation
65.______ techniques disagree.
These experts believe that more structured techniques, such as meditation,
leading to a condition of deep relaxation.
66.______ The debate goes on. But one
thing appears to be clear: the relaxation response can be reached by a
number of method. However, there is no fixed useful
67.______ method. One day, one method may work best; on another day, an
alternative method may be more appropriate. Once you are aware about all the
methods,
68.______ you can find the one which works best
for you.
69.______ Some
of the relaxation techniques such as meditation, auto-analysis
and progressive muscle relaxation response, they have the adding benefits of
structure
70.______ and discipline, and for these reasons appear to be effective
for most individuals
71.______ than just sitting quiet in a chair.