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Stressed and in Pain and in need of some relief? Here are some ways to try to relax and feel better if you can’t come to Island Escape Massage and receive a therapeutic massage.
If you are feeling anxiety or have panic attacks, try to breath slowly. Learn to breathe diaphagmatically. To do this you push your abdomen out when you inhale. Let your neck and shoulders relax. By practicing frequently you can prevent or lessen stresses.
A little laughter goes a long way. Here is my attempt to make you laugh. Ever stop to think, and forget to start again. Share with someone something special in your day that put a smile on your face or that will put one on theirs.
Do some light exercise. Tell yourself, I will work for 5 minutes and if those endorphins have not kicked in, give yourself permission to call it a day. I like to relax and go for a long walk, preferably with the temperature between 65-80. Just get moving and do something fun.
Since stress takes a toll on your nervous and immune system, I like, if possible to take a good hot soak. It can calm the nerves and relieve muscle tension and can soothe away your anxieties. I like Epsom salts to help with muscle pain and I like to use essential oil of peppermint or wintergreen.
To relax the mind, try a few different essential oils to see what works for you. I like the following:
A blend of 6 drops basil essential oil, 6 drops rosemary essential oil, and 6 drops chamomile essential oil. Soak for 10-20 minutes. Then wrap up in a warm robe and prepare for a good nights sleep.
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What is Navarre Aromatherapy Massages?
By Cristi Enache
How do you beat the blues and stress? Just the thought of overhauling your emotions so you will feel better again seems like a huge task. You can choose to entertain yourself with movies or take that vacation you have been promising yourself. And yet, the thought of expending your energy doing them just make you feel even more lethargic. So, is there a way to relax without changing the scene and just be comfortable staying in place? It might surprise you but there is. Aromatherapy Massage is a natural stress buster that works wonders to mind and body and relaxation can come to you even without much effort.
The distinctiveness of aromatherapy from other types of massage therapy relies on the application of aromatic oils. These aromatic oils, also known as essential oils, primarily come from botanical properties. Aromatherapy, also called clinical aromatherapy and medical aromatherapy, is based on the belief that the sensations originating from our nostrils go directly to a particular part of the brain known as the limbic system which is related to emotion and memory. These aromatic oils are powerful stimuli which stir the limbic system and create positive feelings. Aromatherapy is used by some professionals in treating emotion-related conditions. Aside from this, it is also known to be effective in pain management.
How is aromatherapy done? Basically it is any method which makes use of pleasant scents. Just laying comfortably in a quiet and still location and inhaling scented candles or fragrant-filled potpourri is relaxing. This mode of application is known as aerial diffusion. You can also try direct inhalation or topical application. What is even more interesting about aromatherapy is you can make your own oil. Want yours to be for relaxing, or for healing? Get your recipe from Navarre Massage and concoct your own formula of aromatherapy. Bring your custom oil with you when you have our massage therapist provide you with the relaxing massage of your choice.
This is an article written by Cristi Enache. Read more on aromatherapy massage or discover the wonders of foot massage at Island Escape in Navarre.
Article Source: What is Aromatherapy Massage?
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