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Bedtime soothers

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Several stretching exercises useful for relieving stress before sleep are described. Each relieves stress in the muscles of the spine and back to encourages fuller breathing. The last exercise allows blood to flow from the legs and arms into the torso and organs, which calms the nervous system.

Author: Stocker, Sharon
Publisher: Rodale, Inc.
Publication Name: Prevention
Subject: Sports and fitness
ISSN: 0032-8006
Year: 1996
Prevention, Insomnia, Relaxation, Relaxation (Psychology)

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Ease menstrual cramps

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Cramping of the uterus occurs when the hormone prostaglandin restricts blood vessels in the uterus. Relaxing the pelvic muscles allows blood to flow to the uterus more freely. Two stretches effective in relaxing pelvic muscles and reducing menstrual cramps are described.

Author: Stocker, Sharon
Publisher: Rodale, Inc.
Publication Name: Prevention
Subject: Sports and fitness
ISSN: 0032-8006
Year: 1995
Dysmenorrhea, Muscle cramps

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Stress-proof your neck

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Four exercises designed to strengthen the neck and protect it from stress are described. The exercises are shoulder rolls, neck relaxers, head turns and shoulder blade squeezes. The correct way to sit is also suggested. Illustrations enhance the test.

Author: Stocker, Sharon
Publisher: Rodale, Inc.
Publication Name: Prevention
Subject: Sports and fitness
ISSN: 0032-8006
Year: 1996
Neck

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