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Meditation and Relaxation
 
 


 

 

 

There is increasing scientific evidence that FM patients have an imbalance of their autonomic nervous system in terms of increased sympathetic activity and reduced parasympathetic activity. Meditation and relaxation techniques offer one way to improve this imbalance.

Connie O'Reilly's Advice on Relaxation Techniques

Herbert Benson's Relaxation Method

Books on Meditation

DVDs on Meditation

 

 

 

 

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