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Why Hot Stone Therapy?

admin — Mon, 28 Jun 2010 16:54:18 +0000

Hot stone therapy has been around for thousands of years and has surfaced in Native American, Chinese and Japanese cultures. The Native Americans used it to cure menstrual cramps, the Chinese to relieve muscular pains and the Japanese to aid in digestion and stomach ailments. Though each culture has its own applications the overall belief that the stones help us to realign ourselves with nature balance our physical and spiritual lives is throughout. These civilizations believed that strategically placed heated stones, usually of smooth texture and found in rivers or volcanic Basalt rocks and of various sizes, promote relaxation, promote deep tissue and muscle release, cleanse the body and soul of negative energy, influence a sense of well-being and influence good health.

The stones that are used are carefully selected according to the weight, the size and where on the body it is to be used. Stones can vary in size from the size of your thumb to 3 pounds in weight. The stones are heated using water of temperatures between 120-130 degrees Fahrenheit. So how exactly does the hot stone therapy work? First, massage therapist may apply oil to the body to help the stone glide smoothly along the skin. The heated stones are placed on specific key points on the body such as the abdomen, the palms, the back, and the face or between the toes and may be left there for a few minutes to ensure that the heat sufficiently penetrates the muscles. The massage therapist may then take the stones and massage them into the areas of pain or muscle tension. The heat stored in the stones penetrates the muscles and relieve tension. It also helps with a better blood circulation and calms the nervous system. Some therapists place stones on areas that are thought to be the energy centers of the body or chakra points. Hot stone therapy is a growing trend worldwide that has caught eyes of many who are searching for relaxation.

Hot stone therapy and massages have been successful at soothing ailments such as:

Insomnia
Back Pains
Indigestion
Muscle tension and Lingering pain
Stress
Anxiety
Depression
Fibromyalgia, a chronic condition causing pain, stiffness, and tenderness of the muscles, tendons, and joints
Arthritis and
Osteoporosis to name a few

Despite the fact that hot stone therapy is a great way to detoxify your body and soothe your mind, it is in fact not for everyone. The following individuals are encouraged not to receive hot stone therapy or massages, unless otherwise stated by a physician:

People with skin infections, open wounds or rashes
People who have blood clots or individuals who are prone to heart disease
Individuals who recently underwent surgery
Individuals who are undergoing chemotherapy or any radiation treatment
Pregnant women

Generally a stone massage produces only the positive side effects of a feeling of peacefulness, spiritual renewal and relaxation. The body is reorganized and set back to ‘’default’’. People today are commonly going through drastic changes and no type of chemically enhanced medicine can cure this, only by way of natural cures can the body be fixed and be better than ever.

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Alternative medicine vs. Conventional medicine

admin — Tue, 22 Jun 2010 22:45:09 +0000

As good as alternative medicine is there is still a place for conventional medicine. For example you cannot tell someone to come off their blood pressure tablets and start taking herbal medicine or tell a schizophrenic to give up his pills to inhale a bottle of jasmine essential oil. So we can safely say that conventional medicine is far from becoming obsolete. Modern medicine has realized the need for alternative medicine and doctors are encouraging their patients more and more to go in that direction and not become too dependent on their drugs.

More people are turning to alternative medicine before they have to hear from their doctor that they have some terminal illness. Alternative medicine involves listening to music that is soothing to both body and mind. That is a serenity that you would not get in any tablet. Yet to take your pills yes or no at times is a matter of life and death. We need our medical doctors for various and obvious reasons. Yet we also need at times to just wake up early in the morning and meditate to bring our chakra into alignment.

We could make our own life easier simply by the colors we wear each day; or the colors in which you decide to paint your house inside and out. Then listening to music also helps bring about healing in the body. Medical doctors are now using music as a way to ease any bodily pains their patients may have. At times they do not even use it along with pain medication. What a drastic change and how far we have come? Music today is being used to help Alzheimer’s patients and aid senior folks in dealing with other problems that come with old age.

The healing wonder of herbs is as old as time itself. Some are to be used externally while others are meant to be drawn in a cup of boiling water or boiled before drinking. The only way you should drink any herbal medicine is if it has been prescribed by a licensed herbalist; and if you’re on medication you would need to check with your medical doctor to ensure that your medication does not clash with the herbal treatment. Another thing a lot of people do is go on these crash diets. There are essential oils that help you to control your appetite and speeds up your body’s metabolism thereby allowing you to lose weight.

Alternative medicine is slowly dominating the medical field though. Even doctors use music as a way to keep them calm in the operating room, and to ensure that their patient’s subconscious mind is focusing on something peaceful. Doctors use music as a way to calm an autistic child. Anyone suffering from some form of mental illness can benefit from the healing powers of their favorite music. There are no more excuses for people to remain living unhealthily.

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Color Me Good Or Bad

Color Me Good or Bad

admin — Fri, 18 Jun 2010 21:58:24 +0000

Whether we choose to admit or are unaware of it, color does affect whatever mood we are in. It is simple because each color represents a unique personality or energy. For example, the color green is linked with friendliness and warmth. Yet it also represents jealousy and covetousness. Blue is similar to green as well as yellow in the same sense, they all represent an atmosphere of warmth and friendliness and jolliness. If you were to walk into a room where the curtains were black, the wall painted black and everyone was wearing black. Hmmm! Now just imagine the dark, gloomy feeling that would come over you.

It is the same way with all other colors, like red for example. Red has a nervous effect on people maybe because of all the other colors it is the one that really stands out and demands your attention. It is also representative of anger and heat. Pastel colors always seem to leave a warm, soothing effect on us like baby blue, pink and yellow. Today scientists and experts in the field are combining colors to use as a source of healing for mankind. While white is symbolic of purity and all that is innocent and clean, there are a few other colors that could bring calmness and pure thoughts to ease a disturbed mind.

Bottom line if you sometimes find yourself acting in a manner that is unlike your personality or even those around you, consider the T-shirt you wore and what color it was. If you are meeting a friend of family for the first time, wearing a shade of blue, green or yellow would be a great idea to create and maintain a healthy, sound and friendly atmosphere. Want to be the life of the party or come across as intimidating, then all red is surely the way to go, seeing that it would have a nervous effect on everyone in the room.

Point being, the effect that color can have on a person’s personality and present mood is so strong, that it could be used to bring about healing to the mind, body and soul. For example if you are taking care of a convalescent or you yourself suffer with depression, try painting the room in a color that is enlightening. Wearing dark colors does make one’s silhouette look slimmer but it would be at the expense of whatever energy you send out to those who you come in contact with.

All this may sound strange to some, but the effect that color has on an individual is almost parallel to subliminal messages. We cannot always see the affect color has on us because it’s absorbed in our subconscious minds. Most of the times therefore we are totally unaware of this fact. It is crucial at times however to be aware of the effect color has on you and others, especially when going for a job interview. Pay attention to whatever color you decide to wear.

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Meditation With The Help of Painting

admin — Wed, 16 Jun 2010 19:18:33 +0000

In today’s world, people are continuously seeking for ultimate relaxation and inner peace. Some of you may feel the need to stay in touch with your spiritual side, some of you may even need it for health reasons or to help manage your stress. Whatever the reasons are, meditation can and will benefit you.

Meditation is linked closely with Buddhism, it was the main practice founded by the Prince Siddharta (The Buddha). In Buddhism, meditation has the ultimate purpose to liberate yourself and finally attain enlightenment. From a health perspective, meditation can promote a continued state of good health.

First of all, meditation can be done “easily”. What I mean by “easy” is that meditation requires no physical workout, and all you have to do is just sit and get into a state of relaxation with your eyes closed; the goal is to empty your mind and let go of your stress. But for a lot of people, meditation can be hard to do, and this is especially true if you have a hectic lifestyle or experiencing a lot of stress in your life. You may find it hard to empty your mind as your mind will wander around beyond your control.

There are many ways and methods to get into a state of meditation. One of the many methods helpful for beginners is by using an object. An object can be a peaceful painting such as flower or water. Any paintings or object can help, however stay away from using disturbing, dark paintings or images as your meditation object. My recommendation is to use natural paintings (waterfall, flowers, mountains, rivers, birds, and natural sceneries).

When using this method, it can be used by opening your eyes then closing your eyes. The painting can help with visualization. Allow your mind to get into a meditation state while focusing on the image in front of you.

In using the peaceful painting such as flower, you are focusing on the symbol of birth, growth and death. It is a symbol of life. A fully bloomed flower does not get bloomed right away. It starts off with the petal, and connection to the stalk, the shading and changes slowly caused by the elements of earth, the sun, the light, the rain, and slowly getting the flower at its peak beauty. But the flower does not stay beautiful forever, as it will soon withers. This is the natural cycle of all living things on earth. If along the way, you find your thoughts developing, let them flow naturally.

Give it a try today and find your inner peace.

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All About Tea Tree

admin — Tue, 15 Jun 2010 01:22:54 +0000

Tea tree is one of the most popular aromatherapy scents. Pure scented aromatherapy tea tree oil can be use therapeutically. It has a pale and clear yellow appearance with a fresh medicinal and clean aroma. Relatively, it is consistent of water, and is additionally extracted by steam distillation from the twigs and leaves of the native Australian shrub located in Melaleuca Alternifolia. Numerous people use the tea tree oil as an antiseptic, and it is proven to be ten times more effective and powerful than carbonic acid. The main reason why people use tea tree oil is because it is characterised as being non-irritant to all skin types.

THE BENEFITS OF TEA TREE:

The first people to experience the benefits of tea tree herb were the Australian Aborigines. Relatively they were the first to use this herb for medicinal purposes, and today tea tree oil products are increasingly considered to be effective solutions in fighting against many microbial organisms such as bacteria.

Now if you are wondering as to how “safe” tea tree oil is- well the fact is that the herb is generally non toxic and non-irritant. However, as with most essential oils, people who have very sensitive skin should wisely use the tea tree oil in low amounts and drops to begin with.

Nevertheless, tea tree has been used for a variety of medicinal uses such as: antibiotic, anti-inflammatory, and antiviral just to name a few.

Additionally, it can be used to treat basic household ailments and it helps remove and prevent stretch marks.

This scented oil is one of the few aromatherapy oils which can be directly massaged onto the skin without any dilution. As we all know, stretch marks are prone to occur everywhere and anywhere on the human body. Young teenagers, women, and even men would face this humiliating condition, for they are a result of what we call body contraction and expansion…unfortunately leading us to stretch!

Undoubtedly, most of us eventually will soon have to deal with the demise of stretch marks as we age. Even when our weight fluctuates, our appearance and skin shifts and changes leaving us with self-conscious and uncomfortable stares in the mirror. This in turn can make us embarrassed of our body, and we may be lured into adopting repetitious interventions and treatments just to get rid of them!

Well if you are looking for tips on how to remove stretch marks or making them less viewable, you should consider opting for natural defences and processes with 100 per cent natural products such as tea tree oil.

So the next time you feel embarrassed about having stretch marks, remember that Mother Nature has blessed us with numerous home remedies to eradicate stretch marks. As compared to the high costs of chemical peels and laser treatments, the tea tree natural products are 100 per cent natural and very affordable for the average person. Conclusively, tea tree oils and its products can have a major and positive impact on your life…which is ensuring that you have the ultimate health care for your skin and body.

One of the most recommended products is the healing blend essential body candle from Scandle has many benefits, including healing back acne.

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The Scent of Sandalwood

admin — Wed, 09 Jun 2010 18:39:31 +0000

There are various aromatherapy scents. But one of the beneficial scent is the scent of sandalwood. It has so many health benefits to the body, yet it gets little promotion. The scent of sandalwood is very woody and yet rich and sweet. If it is one herb you should have in your home its sandalwood essential oil or sandalwood body candle. The scent of sandalwood can aid in bringing the mind and body into balance. If you are suffering from depression or any form of mental illness, then the smell of sandalwood can help heal your mind from any painful experience and bring order to your mental faculties.

Sandalwood is perfect for relieving stress and calming the nervous system. Anxiety seems to be the order of the day lately; why not buy some sandalwood in the form of oil and lay back and let the healing effects of this herb work wonders for your mind and body. If you realize for some reason you have an aura of bad vibes surrounding you or the atmosphere you dwell in, then why not get some sandalwood and allow the scent to create an welcoming and positive environment for you and within you. This amazing herb can wake up one’s sexual desires and even undo any damage that has been done to a man’s manhood.

The scent of sandalwood is known to heal respiratory ailments and get rid of any bladder infection. It can give one a clearer sense of judgment and promote stable emotions. The scent of this herb can strengthen the body’s defense system and keep away harmful bacteria. This wood or herb depending on how you look at it is a favorite in the use of yoga meditation. Insomnia can bring about irritability; sandalwood can ease and get rid of both these mental and emotional distresses.

It is important to maintain a healthy lifestyle; with the aid of sandalwood you can suppress your appetite and get rid of poor eating habits. The health benefits of sandalwood is as far reaching as in helping us build stronger better relationships, social skills and even enhancing one’s self-image. Who would think that just inhaling the aroma of an herb or wood could bring such deep effects to the entire well-being of an individual? With such clear thinking you would be able to discern situations and circumstances in your life. When you are purchasing sandalwood herbs or oil, be sure to get top quality for your dollar.

If you are often fearful of something in your life, give sandalwood a try. It can bring you into a state of mind that will send all your fears away. You would stop seeing things from a small perspective and begin to visualize your life and everything in it and around you from a wider scope. You can even combine sandalwood in its oil form with other oils to target other body ailments. Sandalwood improves your blood flow throughout your body encourages better function of the body’s excretory system. Try it today.

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Refocus Your Mind With Music and Aromatherapy

admin — Mon, 07 Jun 2010 16:21:36 +0000

Here is another tip to relaxation. Recent studies show that music can heal people with illness. But this is not about listening to Mozart (although it helps for some people), it is about practicing or playing music instrument yourself. You can know nothing about music or playing instrument, but the truth is, it is not hard to start playing. Musicians who practice musical instrument have a happy attitude about life. So how does a daily practice of musical instrument help? Practicing an instrument helps sharpen your brain and allow you to sync up with yourself; allowing yourself to relax while listening to your own sound.

Some musical instruments that you can look into are guitars, gu zheng (an old ancient Chinese instrument) or also known as the zither, and piano. Of course there are other instruments you can pick, but these are some of our best recommendation.

Find a local teacher or self help books, as practicing music can clear your mind. Once you get into it, While practicing, lit citrus based scented aromatherapy candles around you. Some of the scents you can check out are the lemons, oranges, grapefruit, limes or mandarin. Citrus scented candles have the most refreshing and stimulating properties. It will lift up your spirit and have you refocus within a short time. You may ask why candles instead of essential oils. Aromatherapy candles can deliver a different effect. When you look into the candle, it can have a self hypnotizing effect. The principle of this method is seeing, smelling and put your body in action with the music instrument you pick. When you see, your brain is already on its way to relaxing, and when combined with the aromatherapy scents surrounding the area, you will get deeper into the state of relaxation. And finally, the music you play allow you to sync down and feel the relaxing moments.

Try this method at home, find your inner peace.

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Peppermint’s Wonder!

admin — Tue, 01 Jun 2010 15:18:22 +0000

This may sound strange and hard to believe, but smelling peppermint can result in weight loss. Yes, this is absolutely right, and for those who may be yearning for the perfect weight without getting into those enduring crash diets, or struggling over a treadmill, this is a ray of hope wherein you can simply smell your way out to a goddess-like body without having to give up your favourite meals. That’s not all, smelling peppermint scent can additionally boost motivation and mood during physical exertion, thus improving athletic performance.

As indicated by Dr. Bryan Raudenbush in his study (associate Psychology professor at the West Virginia “Wheeling Jesuit University”), just by inhaling peppermint scents, you can notice satisfactory weight loss. During his research, he further implied that all the subjects who had inhaled peppermint just before their meal consumed an average of 1,800 calories which was much fewer than other individuals over the course of week.

Typically speaking, you can use peppermint to decrease cravings (hunger), and appetite, thus helping people to consume lesser calories which in turn can result in favourable weight loss, as illustrated by Dr. Raudenbush. You may be wondering as to how exactly peppermint scents results in weight loss! Well the fact is that the strong scent of peppermints basically tricks our brain into thinking that we are full. This in turn can influence users to cut down more on the consumption of food, while maintaining a healthy weight and appetite. One such product that provides minty smells which you can sniff before meals is the aromatherapy diet pen “SlimScents”.

The next question prevails as to: “How does peppermint scents improve athletic performance?” Researchers have suggested that sniffing the latter scent during workout sessions and games can give weekend warriors and athletes the competitive and extra push that is necessary for them to excel. Basically, the scent helps put people in a favourable and better mood, influencing them to go the extra mile in their activities.

A study was adopted by Dr. Raudenbush and his colleagues at the Jesuit University, testing whether the peppermint scent can indeed improve athletes’ performance. They found that the athletes were able to do more push-ups, squeeze a hand grip harder and run faster when they had infused peppermint adhesive strips under their noses. Undoubtedly, peppermint scents can be the next big trend in enhancing performance, for it has been proven to put athletes in a better mood by relatively excelling their performance.

Conclusively, if you are one of the many that are facing overweight problems, you should consider opting for peppermint scents and you will experience long term weight loss. As for those who are having trouble with athletic performance, it has been proven that peppermint scents can excel your ability to perform by putting you in a positive mood. Although further research is needed to test this issue, one thing that is for sure is the fact that the high smell of peppermint scents have led to weigh loss and an increased performance among individuals in the test study conducted.

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