Reducing Stress

The parasympathetic nervous system works to reduce stress, among other functions, and counters the arousal of “fight or flight” functions that occur with perceived danger. The parasympathetic system helps with calmness and relaxation. It’s a counter to high anxiety states. Increasing the parasympathetic system functioning comes through calming behaviors such as meditation, deep breathing, and exercising. The attached article describes the parasympathetic functioning and how to improve it.

https://www.hss.edu/article_parasympathetic-nervous-system.asp#:~:text=There%20are%20many%20ways%20to,what%20helps%20you%20to%20decompress.