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5 Calming Scents

Sometimes all you can do to relax is sit down and do... nothing. Well, when you're doing that, here are a few scents you can perhaps partake in – either in essential oil form, food form, or otherwise. The more natural, the better, so avoid chemically-created scents that mimic what you're after. And be sure…
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6 Calming Foods for Stress

You might respond to stress by eating more, eating less, or eating the same but poorly. Next time you're feeling stressed, try to incorporate these foods, and see how they make you feel! 1. Avocados. Incidentally very low in pesticides, these creamy beauties are a great source for good fats as well as a good…
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10 Tips for Relaxing Your Muscles

Have muscle tension that you need some help with?  Try some of these tips: 1. Breathing. Whether you've just finished working out or are stuck in a traffic jam, a few deep breaths can go a long way. First, try to become aware of tense spots in your body, how you're sitting/standing, and generally how…
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Working Out While Sick – Good Idea or No?

If you exercise regularly, you know what it's like to wake up and feel sick, then immediately wonder if working out that day is a good idea or not. If bed rest and fluids are a generally prescribed plan, how can exercise make sense? And yet, some doctors say that it won't have any effect…
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