If anyone in your family has a peanut allergy, even a very mild one, it might be best to wait before you give peanut butter to your child. A child who comes from a family where there is a peanut allergy will need to have allergy testing done before you offer up a bit of peanut butter for them to eat.
Relaxation techniques are skills, and like other skills, they need practice. People who use relaxation techniques frequently are more likely to benefit from them. Regular, frequent practice is particularly important if you're using relaxation techniques to help manage a chronic health problem. Continuing use of relaxation techniques is more effective than short-term use.
Â© Bob Stockfield. Meditation is a mind and body practice. There are many types of meditation, most of which originated in ancient religious and spiritual traditions. Some forms of meditation instruct the practitioner to become mindful of thoughts, feelings, and sensations and to observe them in a nonjudgmental way. Featured Meditation: In Depth