Unit 2 Post-Journey on Relaxation

 Hello! Hope everyone is having a great week, I'm glad it's Friday!

 

Wow do I feel relaxed, yet energized, after that video! I found it interesting that simply thinking of a certain part of the body will allow the blood to flow to that area of the body. I was skeptical at first, but once I gave in and actually started thinking of my arms and hands, they did become warm and heavy. My arms also felt like they were tingling, I assume because there was a greater degree of blood flowing throughout the area than is normal. 

Upon relaxation, the GI tract will contain 80% of the blood flow, as mentioned in the video. From this, I get the idea that a person who has a weakened GI tract would benefit from relaxation techniques, such as meditation or yoga. In my other class we were discussing the importance of having a working GI tract, using relaxation techniques to allow the majority of the blood to be flowing in this area seems as though it would be useful to help the GI tract to get back to a good state. 

Kristen :)

My name is Kristen Koger. I am completely new to blogging and it took me a ridiculous amount of time to figure out how to create this blog! haha I would like to start out by telling everyone a little about myself. I am 21 years old and originally wanted to be an elementary school teacher, it took me two years at a different university to realize that this career path was not for me. My goal with schooling is to earn a Bachelors in Nutrition Science. Nutrition and helping people are two of my greatest interests and hobbies, so I am looking forward to my future career! I am a health nut, my husband and I have a workout that involves going to the gym daily, five days a week, and I also try to eat (and attempt to get him to eat! haha) the healthiest foods possible! My husband and I, Derek, just got married in January in a small chapel in Tennessee. We have three small dogs that are our only children for the time being, but do plan to start a family once I complete my degree. Below, I have included a photo from our wedding day. Yes, my dress is pale pink and I am still in love with it!

I am looking forward to this term of classes and getting to know everyone a bit better!

Kristen