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"Yoga The bendy body moves can lower bad cholesterol, fight migraines and even lessen depression, research shows. Try this pose from yoga guru Rodney Yee: Lie on your back with your butt as close to a wall as possible, legs straight up and pressed against the wall. Hold for three to 10 minutes while breathing deeply. Meditation It has been shown to improve heart health and cut stress, and some research suggests it may bolster your immunity. &amp;amp;#8220;I tell every patient to start their morning with at least two minutes of mini meditation,&amp;amp;#8221; says Dr. Merrell. Sit quietly, eyes closed, and clear your mind and just breathe. Simple, but powerful. Acupressure Just pressing on certain points on the body has been shown to reduce nausea and fight pain. Next time you feel a headache coming on, says Dr. Merrell, try this: Firmly massage the tender spot in the web of skin between your thumb and index finger for 60 seconds. &amp;amp;#8230;and one that doesn&amp;amp;#8217;t Colonics There are no proven health benefits to flushing out your colon with water, says Keith DeOrio, M.D., a Santa Monica, California, alternative medicine physician&amp;amp;#8212;but there are several risks, one of which is a punctured bowel. Spare yourself!"^^<http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema#string>
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