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CALM DOWN [4 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2022-02-15
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Bedding
- Technical Aids for Persons with Disabilities
- Mental health and hygiene
- Cognitive Psychology
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- weighted blanket
1, record 1, English, weighted%20blanket
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
A weighted blanket resembles a regular blanket but with an added weight to it. It is filled with materials like glass beads and plastic poly pellets, and the blanket is meant to help people calm down, relax, and sleep well. 2, record 1, English, - weighted%20blanket
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Literie
- Aides techniques pour personnes handicapées
- Hygiène et santé mentales
- Psychologie cognitive
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- couverture lestée
1, record 1, French, couverture%20lest%C3%A9e
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- couverture proprioceptive 2, record 1, French, couverture%20proprioceptive
correct, feminine noun
- couverture lourde 3, record 1, French, couverture%20lourde
feminine noun
- couverture pondérée 4, record 1, French, couverture%20pond%C3%A9r%C3%A9e
avoid, feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les couvertures lestées sont constituées de cellules remplies généralement d'écales de sarrasin ou de billes d'acier pour en répartir le poids. Elles peuvent peser de 2,25 à 16 kg. La housse peut être faite de divers matériaux comme le denim, le polar ou le nylon imperméable. 3, record 1, French, - couverture%20lest%C3%A9e
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
En plus d'aider à lutter contre les troubles du sommeil, la couverture lestée permet de réduire [le] stress et [l']anxiété. 4, record 1, French, - couverture%20lest%C3%A9e
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Ropa de cama
- Ayudas técnicas para personas minusválidas
- Higiene y salud mental
- Psicología cognitiva
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- manta de peso
1, record 1, Spanish, manta%20de%20peso
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
- manta ponderada 1, record 1, Spanish, manta%20ponderada
correct, feminine noun
- manta de gravedad 2, record 1, Spanish, manta%20de%20gravedad
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Manta con un relleno especial que le aporta mayor peso que el de una manta convencional; provoca una estimulación táctil profunda que ayuda a relajar el sistema nervioso. 2, record 1, Spanish, - manta%20de%20peso
Record 2 - internal organization data 1994-11-21
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Food Industries
- Social Psychology
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- mood food
1, record 2, English, mood%20food
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- mood-altering food 2, record 2, English, mood%2Daltering%20food
correct
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A form of "foodaceuticals. "Food that you consume for specific emotional benefits : to calm down, be energized, combat depression, gain a "competitive edge. " 1, record 2, English, - mood%20food
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
A mood food to wake you up, calm you down, give you courage, restore your sense of humor. 1, record 2, English, - mood%20food
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Specific food for mood modifiers: porridge or cereal for breakfast leads to calmer mornings, US tests also show. A high protein, bacon and eggs breakfast makes those over 40 to feel more tense and angry. 1, record 2, English, - mood%20food
Record 2, Key term(s)
- mood altering food
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Industrie de l'alimentation
- Psychologie sociale
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- aliment d'humeur
1, record 2, French, aliment%20d%27humeur
proposal, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- aliment à effet psychotrope 1, record 2, French, aliment%20%C3%A0%20effet%20psychotrope
proposal, masculine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 1993-07-08
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Food Industries
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- mood-enhancer
1, record 3, English, mood%2Denhancer
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A mood food to wake you up, calm you down, give you courage, restore your sense of humour. 1, record 3, English, - mood%2Denhancer
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Industrie de l'alimentation
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- renforçateur d'humeur
1, record 3, French, renfor%C3%A7ateur%20d%27humeur
proposal, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- exhausteur d'humeur 1, record 3, French, exhausteur%20d%27humeur
proposal, masculine noun
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 1976-06-19
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Translation
- Language Problems
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- calm down
1, record 4, English, calm%20down
verb
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Traduction
- Problèmes de langue
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- passer en douceur 1, record 4, French, passer%20en%20douceur
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
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