Archives – August, 2007
Physical Benefits of Therapeutic Massage
1. Helps relieve stress and aids relaxation
2. Helps relieve muscle tension and stiffness
3. Alleviates discomfort during pregnancy
4. Fosters faster healing of strained muscles and sprained ligaments; reduces pain and swelling; reduces formation of excessive scar tissue
5. Reduces muscle spasms
6. Provides greater joint flexibility and range of motion
7. Enhances athletic performance; Treats injuries caused during sport or workPromotes deeper and easier breathing
8. Improves circulation of blood and movement of lymph fluids
9. Reduces blood pressure
10.Helps relieve tension-related headaches and effects of eye-strain
11.Enhances the health and nourishment of skin
12.Improves posture
13.Strengthens the immune system
14.Treats musculoskeletal problems
15.Rehabilitation post operative
16.Rehabilitation after injury
August 31, 2007
Sanalwood tree
Botanical name Santalum album/OR/India
This aromatherapy scent is warm, balsamic,woodsy, and earthy. Sandalwood has a euphoric yet grounding psychological effect that promotes a sense of well being. A base note in perfumery.
There is very little true Mysore Sandalwood available in today’s market. The Indian Government has severely limited the export of this oil until the trees have had a chance for regrowth.
Steam distilled from the heart wood. Sandalwood is one of the oldest known materials and dates back 4000 years. Highly valued as fragrance,incense ingredient and mainstay of yoga and meditation practices. A popular ingredient in cosmetics not only for its skin care benefits but also for its wonderful scent. Helpful for dry, chapped, cracked, aging skin.
Emotional Benefits
Promotes sensitivity, wisdom, insight, harmony, peace, serenity, unity.
Physical Benefits
Known to be helpful as an antiseptic, antidepressant, diuretic, tonic, calmative, anti-infectious, decongestant. Helpful for insomnia, nervous tension, stress. An aphrodisiac, helpful with impotence. Said to stimulate sex hormones. Purifying for urinary bladder infections.
Respiratory-Eases coughs, bronchitis,laryngitis and other throat afflictions.
Helpful with muscle spasms, sciatica, neuralgia, said to strengthen connective tissue. use in massage blend.
Cardiac and Circulatory Systems - A heart regulator, increases circulation, helpful for varicose veins.
Immune System - Stimulates the immune system, bactericidal
Digestion - Helpful for diarrhea, nausea, heartburn
Blends well with: Black Pepper, Frankincense, Patchouli, Jasmine, Rose, Orange, Grapefruit, Mandarin, Lemon, Lavender
August 27, 2007
Eyes
Blackcurrants, bilberries, blueberries, citrus, cranberries, green leafy vegetables and red peppers – rich in vitamin C.
Sunflower seeds, sweet potatoes, walnuts and almonds – contain vitamin E and essential fatty acids.
Mouth
Cheese – a small cube eaten at the end of a meal can reduce the risk of decay.
Tea – rich in fluoride, which helps reduce tooth decay.
Green leafy vegetables, citrus, blackcurrants and red peppers – rich in vitamin C and flavonoids to help prevent gingivitis.
Oysters, lean meat, pumpkin seeds and milk products – are zinc rich foods that may bring relief to cold sores
August 22, 2007
Relaxation Massage:
A smooth, flowing style that promotes general relaxation, improves circulation and range of movement, and relieves muscular tension.
Remedial Massage:
A paramedical treatment that helps to restore function to injured “soft tissues” (muscles, tendons and ligaments). Therapy may involve the use of various types of Massage, as well as a range of other physical treatments to assist your recovery. In addition, you may be asked to perform some activities at home to assist the process of recovery.
Sports Massage:
Combines different Massage techniques to enhance sports performance and recuperation. An effective component of any training program.
Aromatherapy Massage:
Combining the therapeutic properties of essential oils with specific Massage techniques to promote health and well-being.
Reflexology:
Using thumb and finger pressure on the reflex points of the feet (which correspond to all areas of the body) to assist in achieving balance within the body.
Oriental Massage Therapies:
Oriental-based systems of finger pressure Massage, such as Acupressure and Shiatsu, that treat points along the acupressure meridians, aiming to release discomfort and re-balance energy.
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August 18, 2007
Lovely peaches
Benefits of peaches
- Prevents constipation
- Combats cancer
- Helps stop strokes
- Aids digestion
- Helps hemorrhoids
- Boosts your immune system
Keeps Your Colon Clean
Peaches are more than 80 percent water and are a good source of dietary fiber. This combination makes them a perfect remedy for constipation. One medium size peach has 7 percent of the dietary fiber you need each day. Adding fruits like peaches to your diet can keep you regular and prevent straining during bowel movements. Straining has been linked to hemorrhoids, diverticular disease, hiatal hernia and even varicose veins.
Strikes out Cancer
Eating a variety of fruits and vegetables, avoiding fat and not smoking can help prevent many types of cancer.
Cancer of the mouth has been increasing in the past several years, and experts think diet could play an important role in this disease. Luckily, you can protect yourself. A study in China showed that men and women who ate peaches more than twice a week had less risk of developing cancers of the mouth than those who did not eat peaches. This study focused on oral cancer, but peaches, like other fruits and vegetables with vitamins, minerals and antioxidants, are a good way to steer clear of all kinds of cancers.
August 17, 2007
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