All posts tagged aromatherapy
Relax Yourself to Sleep
Stress and anxiety can lead to sleepless nights, both a common and frustrating occurrence for many Americans. Did you know that only 35% of adults in the United States get the recommended eight hours of sleep essential for good health, clear thinking, and brain function?
While reaching for a glass of wine, popping a sleeping pill, or unwinding in front of the television may seem like appropriate ways to encourage sleep, these habits often do the...
5 Ways to De-Stress this Holiday Season
Most of us enjoy the anticipation of the holiday season –steaming hot chocolate, endless parties, holiday cheer, finding the perfect gift and enjoying quality time with family. Despite the joy and excitement, gearing up and preparing for the spirit of the season can also be extremely stressful. Contending with lines...
Relaxation is in the Air
How could a massage possibly get even more relaxing?
There are already so many benefits available from a professional massage. Stress relief, better posture, improved circulation, lowered blood pressure to name a few. Massage also relaxes your muscles, improves flexibility and your range of motion, while also promoting deeper and easier...
Natural Headache Remedies
Nothing can ruin a bright, sunny summer day like a splitting headache. For the approximately 45 million Americans who suffer from chronic headaches, this is a constant burden. Many people dealing with headaches and migraines on a regular basis don’t want to have to use medication to find relief. And...
Maximizing Your Massage Therapy Benefits
Having recieved massage therapy for a few years now, I would be the first to advocate it's many benefits. For those new to massage therapy, however, the initial experience may feel a bit like walking into the unknown (even if that unknown is blissful relaxation and pain relief). While...
The Importance of Sleep
With the long days and fun evening activities that summer brings, it’s easy to fall into a pattern of not getting enough sleep. BBQ’s and fireworks always sound like so much more fun! However, studies show that getting enough sleep can be one of the most important things you do...
Aromatherapy – The Relaxation Technique that’s Right Under your Nose
Have you ever wondered what tranquility smells like? It smells like lavender. And perhaps a dash of chamomile and sage. We often forget to include our sense of smell in the pursuit for health and wellness, but it has an integral part to play. The inhaled aroma stimulates certain areas...
Finding the Right Massage
There are a multitude of benefits to be found in massage therapy, but sometimes it seems that there are about as many types of massage therapy as there are benefits to be had. The choices can be overwhelming. Swedish, aromatherapy, hot stone, deep tissue, shiatsu, Thai, prenatal, reflexology, sports, trigger...
Elise L. Howe: Preheat oven to 350°F. Cut the tortilla into 16 triangles, ... put all...
Evie Barber: Hi Susan,
Glad to hear you want to give it a try! You probably won'...
Susan L.: I've never had an aromatherapy massage. Not entirely convinced it's as...
Jake Fitzsimmons: My brother was diagnosed with RA a couple years ago. He's been taking ...