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… method. If you are standing, you may want to rest your hands on the edge of a table or the back of a chair. Breathe … your nose, with your mouth closed. Breathe in for about 2 seconds. Pucker your lips like you would to blow out a … out slowly through your lips. Breathe out for 4 to 6 seconds. As you get more comfortable doing this breathing …
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… "ray-NOHZ") phenomenon occurs when the blood vessels in the hands and feet are extra sensitive and become more narrow … smoking, or having frostbite. (This is sometimes called secondary Raynaud's.) Certain things can trigger an attack … mittens or gloves when you do outside activities. Do not smoke. Nicotine makes blood vessels constrict, which can …
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… lifestyle can help lower your risk of stroke. Don't smoke. Avoid second-hand smoke too. Eat heart-healthy foods. Be active. Ask your …
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… 5 < Prev Next > slide 2 of 5, Step 2, With your other hand, pull off the cap. Step 3 slide 3 of 5 < Prev Next … angle to your thigh. Keep the injector in your thigh for 10 seconds. The injection is complete. It is normal for most of … skin. Rub the area, using a circular motion, for about 10 seconds. Step 5 slide 5 of 5 < Prev Next > slide 5 of …
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… stiff, and painful (inflamed) joints, especially in the hands and feet . Over time, RA can damage and deform joints. … lower your response to treatment. footnote 1 So, if you smoke, quit. Eat healthy foods. Try to eat a variety of … motion and holding them in position for at least 15 to 30 seconds. Strengthening. Strengthening involves moving …
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… tingling, weakness, pain, and other problems in your hand that are caused by pressure on the median nerve in your … of other problems, like nerve damage or the need for a second surgery. Endoscopic carpal tunnel release surgery. … of other problems, like nerve damage or the need for a second surgery. Endoscopic carpal tunnel release surgery. …
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… (hard but not to the point of pain or cramping) for 4 to 10 seconds. Breathe out, and suddenly and completely relax the … group (do not relax it gradually). Relax for 10 to 20 seconds before you work on the next muscle group. Notice the … to lie down when you do this. Muscle group What to do Hands Clench them. Wrists and forearms Extend them, and bend …
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… are already filled with the solution (preloaded). Wash your hands with soap and water for 15 to 30 seconds. Dry them with paper towels. Wipe the stopper of the … or saline solution bottle with an alcohol swab for 15 to 30 seconds. Remove the cover from the syringe, and twist the …
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… group (hard but not to the point of cramping) for 4 to 10 seconds, then exhale and suddenly and completely relax the … group (do not relax it gradually). Give yourself 10 to 20 seconds to relax. When you are finished, return to alertness … backwards from 5 to 1. Muscle groups and how to tense them Hands: Clench them. Wrists and forearms: Extend them and …
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… stress. Sit or lie flat in a comfortable position. Put one hand on your belly just below your ribs and the other hand … filled and emptied your lower lungs 8 to 10 times, add the second step to your breathing: inhale first into your lower … lifting your head last. Hold your breath for just a few seconds in this standing position. Exhale slowly as you …
