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How to Use the shower to relieve stress

Sometimes we don't have the time or money to go to a therapist to have them help us manage our stress. Using a shower to reduce stress is easy with these tips. Get advice on reducing and managing stress in the shower in this stress management how-to video.

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Use the shower as a personal sauna to release toxins

Gently massage muscles

Aim the shower stream at pain pressure points

Breathe rhythmically in the shower

About this Author

Debbie Mandell is a Stress Management expert, and author of the book Addicted to Stress. She has a Masters Degree from NYU, and has worked as a Stress Management expert for over a decade.

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