Relaxation is the fundamental basis for the time honored rest cure. Nevertheless too prolonged rest also has a weakening effect . hence the necessity for balancing it with some activity . do not allow yourself  become over relaxed . your muscle need to be in tone. Those who become inactive and do not use their muscles lose the tone . they become flabby , tier easily and simply haven’t the muscle power to continue with their day to day activities. If you relax so much time you become flabby in mind as well as in body. When a person is sick in bed for a long time mental sharpness as well as the healing and restorative powers are hindered. All bodily activities are slowed down by a lack of oxygen in the blood. The modern surgery recognizing this fact has made a complete about face by encouraging the patients to get out bed the first of second day after a major surgery. Remember that your body should be used the more fruitfully it is used the healthier  you become in every respect .short periods relaxation increases the efficiency of the body