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You and Improved: 30 Simple Ways to Upgrade Your Life

What would it take to change your life for the better? It may be less than you think.
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9. Rub Out Stress


You can schlep to a masseuse for $100 an hour, or relieve stress in minutes for free, using acupressure—the Chinese art of applying pressure to specific points on the body, says Dr. Mehmet Oz. Start by gently tugging your earlobes, pressing lightly with your thumb and index finger. Rub your lobes and move up the outer rim of the ear. This can stimulate endorphin production and reduce stress hormones like cortisol and adrenaline.

From the September 2011 issue of O, The Oprah Magazine
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