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Head Rubs That Relieve Tension

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36%11 Massage to relieve tension by finger pressure
noun

• the study of reflex action as it relates to the behavior of organisms

• massage to relieve tension by finger pressure; based on the belief that there are reflex points on the feet, hands, and head that are connected to every part of the body

36%5 Playing lute softly to relieve tension
noun

• a pause during which things are calm or activities are diminished

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