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Positive Effects of Autogenic Training

By on December 27, 2012 in Stress & Relaxation

It’s no secret that stress is damaging to your physical and mental welfare. Autogenic training might extend a little assistance in that area. It’s been exploited to help diminish stress symptoms in the body. What Is Autogenic Training? Autogenic training is a type of stress reduction technique. It acts by helping you to attain a [...]

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Essential oils for blood pressure

Short-Term Essential Oil Use Lowers Blood Pressure

By on December 3, 2012 in Research News

ScienceDaily – — The scents which permeate our health spas from aromatic essential oils may provide more benefits than just a sense of rest and well-being. For according to a new study(1) in the European Journal of Preventive Cardiology, the essential oils which form the basis of aromatherapy for stress relief are also reported to [...]

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The Facts on Hypertension

By on March 28, 2012 in Guest Articles, Health and Vitality

Blood pressure is defined as the pressure exerted by blood circulating on the walls of the blood vessels, and it is one of the common vital signs. Our hearts pump blood through our arteries and throughout our body. It is when people develop high blood pressure (hypertension) that problems can arise. A normal blood pressure range is considered less than 120/80. People at risk for hypertension are considered to have pre-hypertension, which is blood pressure ranging 120-139/80-89. Anything higher is considered hypertension. Stage 1 high blood pressure ranges from 140-159/90-99 and Stage 2 high blood pressure is anything 160 and above/100 and above.

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