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Knit to Reduce Stress in Tough Economic Times
Written by Knitting Stitches on May 7th, 2009
Even the TV News Media is getting on the bandwagon by proclaiming that knitting or any form of the needle arts are great stress relievers. Priya David of the CBS Early Show recently reported on “Knitting for Your Health” that in these tough economic times, stress can be a huge factor in health issues. Additionally, Kitchen Table Medicine mentions in their blog that research has found that knitting and crocheting have been shown to decrease heart rate and induce a relaxation response, much like the meditation response.
So, stop feeling guilty about all the time you’re spending knitting those projects for charitable donations. Your satisfaction will increase three-fold: the pleasure of helping someone in need; the bliss of completing a project from scratch; and relaxation and reduced stress.
Plus there’s a lesson to be learned here…every time you feel stressed or anxious, get out the knitting needles and purl or knit a few rows until you’ve calmed down. Thinking about what you’re knitting and who you’re doing it for, and the repetitive motion will trigger a relaxation/meditation response that’s quite soothing and great for heart health.
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