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Herbert Benson and his group at the Mind-Body Medical Institute have been studying the relaxation response since the 1970s and have linked its use to reductions in high blood pressure. The idea is simple: just as the body responds to certain cues and situations with a stress response, it can also respond a relaxation response. With 20 minutes a day, you can learn to use the relaxation response to reduce stress and to improve blood pressure. Difficulty: Easy Time Required: 20 minutes a day Here's How:
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Updated: December 21, 2007 |
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