01 January, 2011

How stress toys work/Health

How stress toys work

A stress toy is a soft object that can easily fit into the palm of one’s hands and be squeezed to reduce stress, muscular and emotional tension as well. Stress toys are usually colourful and mostly come in the shape of a ball and are known as stress balls. However, sometimes, they are also available in the shape of cute animals, fruits, vehicles etc. They are made out of soft materials like high-density foam, polyurethane or soft rubber. Here’s how stress toys work:

  • Muscle tension occurs due to stress and it adds to the mental tension faced by a person. When one squeezes a stress toy in the palm of his/her hand, the muscles in the hand contract and relax.
  • Also when one breathes deeply while squeezing and unsqueezing the stress toy in their palms, stress gets released little by little. And this form of relieving stress is termed as progressive relaxation.
  • When one plays with stress toys, it helps to divert one’s attention from the source of the stress and this in turn provides stability and peace to the mind.
  • Stress toys help in improving blood circulation which in turn helps in curbing down toxins in the body and providing oxygen in the body.
  • Stress toys provide stimulation of the nerves in the hands. This is a similar technique to the Chinese system of acupressure.
  • Using stress toys also help in stimulating endorphins in the brain which is also known as the happy hormones.

Source: Bombay Times

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