Monthly Archives: December 2007

Our nervous system

Posted on December 13, 2007 by thinkfirst

What we feel as stress, is the product of the sympathetic nervous system or the “fight or flight” response: an almost instantaneous surge in heart rate, cardiac output, blood pressure, sweating, shallow breathing, combined with a tensing of muscles. Internally, … Continue reading →

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Knee alignment exercise

Posted on December 11, 2007 by thinkfirst

Seated Shins in Thighs out Inquiry Sit with left knee bent.  Take left hand and press into outer left shin  and right hand into inner thigh.  Press firmly as you slide heel down into  an extended position.  Pull knee back … Continue reading →

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