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Progressive Relaxation Overview

 
   Summary:Progressive muscular relaxation (PMR) is a type of relaxation therapy used to treat medical conditions caused by stress. Muscular tension is the most common symptom of stress, and it can lead to stiffness, pain, discomfort, distorted or misaligned posture, or instability.Scientific Evidence:Uses These uses have been tested in humans or animals. Safety and effectiveness have not always been proven. Some of these conditions are potentially serious, and should be evaluated by a qualified healthcare provider.   Read more

 

rVita Treatment Chart for Progressive Relaxation

Condition
Scientific Rating
From Natural Standards
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10=Highest
rVita Composite Score
Stress Good Evidence Write a review Recommend
Migraine Unclear or Conflicting Evidence Write a review -
Headache Unclear or Conflicting Evidence Write a review -
Arthritis - Write a review -
Anxiety - Write a review -
Insomnia - Write a review -
Pain - Write a review -
Depression - 10 -
Stomach Ailments - Write a review -
 
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Progressive Relaxation News and Blogs

Anger Affects Not Just Your Mental Stress Levels but Your Physical Health Too
www.naturalnews.com - May 27, 2008
Anger doesn’t just makes you depressed or emotionally stressed but also impairs your digestion, constricts your blood flow and seriously affects the immune system says Dr. Luskin of Stanford University.
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CDC Says Americans Are Sleep Deprived
health.yahoo.com - March 3, 2008
Americans are getting less and less sleep, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and this is affecting their mental and physical health. Recommendations are 7-8 hours of sleep for adults, but 10% are nowhere close to that, 38% are affected at least every other week.
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Progressive Relaxation Latest Reviews

I began to take Vitamin C for my asthma on the recommendation of a naturopathic doctor. It really does work. In addition I take Quercetin and practice deep breathing regularly.

Vitamin C helps my asthma   June 16, 2008
by: Michelle
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