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Friday, October, 23, 2009

Examples Of Relaxation Techniques

Exercise, relaxation may ease migraines

October 03, 2008
A small study in Austria has found that aerobic exercise combined with muscle relaxation techniques may ease migraines. The researchers found that when 15 migraine sufferers added an exercise-and-relaxation routine to their usual care, the patients reported an improvement in migraine pain intensity. The investigators theorize that non-drug migraine treatments such as physical activity and relaxation may make the women feel more capable and confident about their abilities, and this may help them ... Read more »

Expert & Community Posts

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How to relax: Let me Count the Ways (part 2)
By Gerald Tarlow, Ph.D. , Health Expert

...place.  It is a good idea to learn several different relaxation techniques.  Therefore, if one... Read more »

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How to Relax: Let me Count The Ways (Part 1)
By Gerald Tarlow, Ph.D. , Health Expert

     Many cognitive behavioral therapists advocate using some type of relaxation training to... Read more »

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Your Life with Herpes - Part One
By Charlotte Grayson, M.D. , Health Expert

... For example, in one session, participants learn relaxation techniques that can be integrated... Read more »

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Alternative Treatments: Biofeedback
By Christine Miller , Health Expert

...The patient would use that information to direct relaxation techniques in order to relax those... Read more »

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Biofeedback and Anxiety
By Eileen Bailey , Health Expert

...biofeedback. The practitioner will guide you through relaxation techniques. Together, you can... Read more »

Health Guide

Parenting Strategies for Children with ADD (Without Hyperactivity)
...few minutes to spend leaving the stresses of school behind before starting on homework.  Teach them relaxation techniques, such as deep breathing techniques, for example, which will help them to... Read more »
Treating Your Fear of the Dentist
...programs to help patients gradually overcome their fear. Using visualization, breathing or other relaxation techniques during the dental visit. Self Help Strategies Dental phobia is a... Read more »
Sleep Therapy for Mother and Child
...approach of seeking out professional assistance. Her son’s psychologist recommended learning some relaxation techniques.    Relaxation as a therapy Melanie and Michael arrived at my... Read more »
What Are Phobias?
...stress-reducing strategies can be taught and incorporated into the situation. Ideas such as deep breathing and relaxation techniques are helpful. When specific phobias interfere with... Read more »
Ten Ways to Tame Chronic Worrying
...handy and try to think of solutions to any problems you are worrying about. 4)      Incorporate relaxation techniques into your daily routine. Doing deep breathing is often beneficial for... Read more »

Medications

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...caffeine and alcohol, exercising regularly, and learning relaxation techniques may also help... Read more »

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...caffeine and alcohol, exercising regularly, and learning relaxation techniques may help reduce... Read more »

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