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What Happens to Your Body When You Relax
Medically Reviewed by Nayana Ambardekar, MD on August 21, 2022
Written by Keri Wiginton
What Is the Relaxation Response?
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Your Heart Rate Slows
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Your Blood Pressure Goes Down
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Your Digestion Gets Better
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Your Breathing Slows Down
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Your Muscles Relax
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You Hurt Less
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You Have Better Blood Sugar Control
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Your Immune System Works Better
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You Sleep Better
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How Can You Relax?
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Try the Benson Method
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