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Great Holiday Gifts for Thyroid Patients

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Updated December 17, 2009

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Make Relaxation a Priority

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For those of us with chronic illnesses and autoimmune diseases like Hashimoto's thyroiditis and Graves' disease -- frankly, for anyone these days -- an effective form of stress reduction is essential. Stress raises levels of the hormone cortisol -- which can contribute to your thyroid and hormone imbalances and aggravate weight gain. Stress also promotes inflammation, which we now know is a key factor in many long-term, chronic diseases, including heart disease.

My favorite low-cost way to effectively de-stress is Dr. Steven Gurgevich's CD RelaxRx. Dr. Gurgevich is a hypnosis and mind-body medicine expert, and works closely with Dr. Andrew Weil. In my opinion, Dr. Gurgevich produces the best mind-body self-hypnosis programs, and they are truly effective.

The Relax Rx program features two audio CDS, with guided trancework sessions. With regular practice, you can learn to achieve a relaxation response in 10 minutes that would usually take 60 minutes, and reduce physical tension, relieve anxiety, and create inner calm.

Mary Recommends: RelaxRx CD, by Steven Gurgevich

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