Many are returning to a busy academic schedule, coupled with various responsibilities, can lead to increased stress and anxiety. As we prioritize our well-being, finding effective ways to relax and unwind becomes essential. Here are 5 tips to keep in mind when returning to your busy academic schedule.
Read MoreIf you're recovering from surgery, one way to speed up your recovery and improve your overall well-being is to consider lymphatic drainage massage. Lymphatic drainage is a gentle massage technique that can help reduce swelling, boost immunity, and promote healing. In this blog post, we'll discuss the benefits of lymphatic massage for post-operative care, including both the scientific and mental/emotional benefits.
Read MoreMassages for babies and young children can have many benefits. Massages are great for people of all ages. Massaging your little one can make them feel loved and nurtured, and can even improve the bond between you two.
Read MoreIf you’re relatively new to the worlds of massage or alternative medicine, you may find yourself wondering, what exactly is reflexology? How is it different from a typical massage? What are the benefits of it? We’re here to help you make sense of it and discover whether or not reflexology could be beneficial to you!
Read MoreThe activity that caused the soreness doesn’t matter as much as managing the pain that comes along with muscle soreness. Because, when your body is sore, it makes completing your regular routine more difficult. So let’s look into some effective natural remedies for sore muscles.
Most people will probably agree that a massage at the end of a long day or after a stressful period of time feels amazing. But did you know that getting a massage could also potentially help the organs throughout your body, such as your digestive system?
Read MoreMindfulness—it’s one of those fuzzy buzzwords you hear thrown around as if everyone knows what it is. Is it yoga or meditation? Is it a form of self-care? Are essential oils involved? The simple answer is yes. But it’s more than that.
Read MoreHave you ever seen shelves and shelves full of those tiny oil bottles in the store and wondered what all the craze is about? Can the scent of mint actually be all that powerful? The world of essential oils is vast, intriguing, and a little bit confusing – there are hundreds of different essential oils and they all have their own unique benefits
Read MoreHave you ever wondered why every night without fail you get up for the bathroom at almost exactly the same time? How about why no matter your best efforts you are incapable of sleeping in on a Sunday morning? You may refer to it as your internal clock and essentially you would be right. There is a scientific name for this internal clock called a circadian rhythm.
Read MoreIf you are trying to get pregnant, it can be an extremely stressful time, and the longer you go without that positive test the more options you will be looking for and willing to try. What can relieve stress AND help improve fertility? Massage - fertility massage to be specific.
Read MoreBack pain, nausea, cramps, bloating, sore boobs, crying spells, fatigue, headaches! For some women pregnancy is 9 months packed full of these symptoms and more. There are the lucky few that have what is known as an easy pregnancy, but even so there are still symptoms that can not be avoided as your body creates a life. Having a baby is truly a miracle, but no one said creating miracles was comfortable.
Read MoreWhen you have a headache or maybe feeling stressed out, your first thought to relieve the symptoms is usually a Lymphatic Drainage massage right? Probably not, but it really should be! Lymphatic massage can help with many different ailments such as fatigue, insomnia, stress, swelling, and even pain resulting from a number of different medical issues including arthritis and migraines. The benefits can be endless and in the meantime, you’re getting a massage - what could be better?
Read MoreThe equinox has passed, the air is cool, and the leaves are starting to show the tell-tale signs of the changing of the seasons. Many people love fall for the beautiful colors, the cooler days and sweater weather, and of course the upcoming holidays – what’s not to love? Unfortunately, the changing weather ushering in autumn could cause some physical problems for people.
Read More2020 has been a crazy and difficult year. Of course, it is always very important to take care of your mental and physical health with self-care but now that is truer than ever. Sure, we’re spending a lot more time alone with ourselves but that doesn’t always mean that we’re caring for ourselves. Maybe you’re spending too much time on the couch or eating too much take out. But there is one easy thing you can do to make sure that once a month you are taking some time to nourish your mind, body, and soul: sign up for a massage membership.
Read MoreYoga and massage are two of the best holistic practices to incorporate into your overall wellness routine. Individually, they both provide undeniable health benefits, but, when done in tandem, the process can amplify the health benefits of its partner. The main difference is in which activity comes first - the yoga or the massage. Logically, if you go to yoga after a Swedish massage, your yoga session will be enhanced. If your hot stone massage is scheduled to follow a sun salutation session, the massage will have deeper, more sustained benefits.
Read MoreModern society’s fast-paced lifestyle and ever-evolving stressors were reason enough to practice self-care even before the Coronavirus pandemic, but the intense stress of the last few months has left most of us in dire need of intentional relaxation. One of the best techniques we can use to put our minds and bodies back in order is massage, but there are tons of types of massage therapy from which to choose. Which one is best for you?
Read MoreYou’ve heard of reflexology but are not sure what it is? You are not alone – but this popular relative of massage can do wonders for your body and mind. In layman’s terms, it is a specific type of massage, focused on your feet. The practitioner applies their knowledge and skill to put pressure on highly specific reflex points on your feet.
Read MoreObviously, the effects of massage are far-reaching and incredibly beneficial, but, like everything, they are only temporary. In order for your body to truly reap the rewards of massotherapy, it’s important that you get a massage fairly regularly. When you are getting regular massages, the whole quality of your life can change. Here are a few benefits of regular massage.
Read MoreIt’s the holiday season once again and everywhere you go there is Christmas music playing, decorative lights on people’s lawns, advertisements for holiday sales, and people enjoying the company of loved ones. By all rights, it should be the most wonderful time of the year. For many people, however, that is not the case. The holiday season can be incredibly difficult for people for a wide range of reasons, from grieving a loss to the shortness of days causing an increase in depression and seasonal affective disorder.
Read MoreYou might have heard of cupping before, but you also may not have. Like most types of alternative medicine and healing techniques, cupping has been around for an extremely long time but it wasn’t until a few years ago that it really came into vogue as a procedure that people seek out for various ailments. The cupping technique is actually in the oldest medical text ever found, showing that it was being used by the Egyptians in around 1500 BCE. But what exactly is it and how can it help you? Well, we’re here to clarify for you exactly how cupping works.
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