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Sunday, October, 25, 2009

Types Of Stress

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Question of the Week: What Type of Relaxation Methods Do You Use?

By Eileen Bailey Health Expert

This week, Amy Hendel, posted information on "Handling Stress Before it Handles You." We all know the feeling, being stressed leads to more stress which can snowball quickly. If we don't find a way to manage our stress in the early stages, it can quickly take over our lives.

 

Amy mentions several different types of stress relief, such as deep breathing and meditation.

 

This week's question: What types of stress management do you use and how does it work for you?

 

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