Go suck a lemon! Try adding lemon slices to your water. It provides you with good source of vitamin C, stimulates digestion, and helps to clean the liver. It also tastes delicious!
Due to gravitational effects, you weigh slightly less when the moon is directly overhead.
It takes 70% less energy to produce a ton of paper from recycled paper than from trees.
In your lifetime, you’ll shed over 40 pounds of skin
Every minute, 30-40,000 dead skin cells fall from your body.
15 million blood cells are produced and destroyed in the human body every second.
There are more living organisms on the skin of a single human being then there are human beings on the surface of the earth.
The brain uses more than 25% of the oxygen used by the human body.
Muscles are made up of bundles from about 5 in the eyelid to about 200 in the buttock muscles.
Muscles in the human body (640 in total) make up about half of the body weight.
Wednesday, December 31, 2008
Saturday, December 20, 2008
Massage. Gift of the gods.
The Healing Place of Cottage Grove
www.thehealingplacecg.com
Massage. Gift of the gods. Okay, maybe that is going overboard, but it sure seems heavenly. A massage takes are person from irritable to pleasant, tired to rested, and stiff to flexible; yet so few people incorporate it into their weekly routine. If only they knew that nothing feels better. Nothing relaxes more. Nothing soothes more. “How is that possible,” they ask. It’s simple, really, massage is about giving yourself time and treating your body to what naturally nourishes it–the human touch.
The benefits of massage go far beyond the indulgent. In fact, there are impressive medical benefits going beyond the muscle and joint work commonly associated with massage. Massage therapist are working right along side other alternative medicine healers to provide relief in non-invasive ways. For almost every conceivable ailment you might seek professional assistance for, there is a massage therapist trained and ready for you. Evidence has proven some of the staggering massage results seen in the areas below:
Boosting the Lymph System - Massage has the ability to enable the body to increase its natural defenses.
Increasing Circulation - Massage can help get the blood flowing in areas that have seemed cold or remote.
Releasing Endorphins - Massage helps to release your body’s pain killers, bring comfort to many.
Increasing Pulmonary Function - Massage can help increase air flow.
Whether it is an indulgent hour you seek to rub away your daily stresses or a medical issue you would like attention called to, see a certified massage therapist today to reconnect and get healthy.
www.thehealingplacecg.com
Massage. Gift of the gods. Okay, maybe that is going overboard, but it sure seems heavenly. A massage takes are person from irritable to pleasant, tired to rested, and stiff to flexible; yet so few people incorporate it into their weekly routine. If only they knew that nothing feels better. Nothing relaxes more. Nothing soothes more. “How is that possible,” they ask. It’s simple, really, massage is about giving yourself time and treating your body to what naturally nourishes it–the human touch.
The benefits of massage go far beyond the indulgent. In fact, there are impressive medical benefits going beyond the muscle and joint work commonly associated with massage. Massage therapist are working right along side other alternative medicine healers to provide relief in non-invasive ways. For almost every conceivable ailment you might seek professional assistance for, there is a massage therapist trained and ready for you. Evidence has proven some of the staggering massage results seen in the areas below:
Boosting the Lymph System - Massage has the ability to enable the body to increase its natural defenses.
Increasing Circulation - Massage can help get the blood flowing in areas that have seemed cold or remote.
Releasing Endorphins - Massage helps to release your body’s pain killers, bring comfort to many.
Increasing Pulmonary Function - Massage can help increase air flow.
Whether it is an indulgent hour you seek to rub away your daily stresses or a medical issue you would like attention called to, see a certified massage therapist today to reconnect and get healthy.
Tuesday, December 16, 2008
Self-Care to Support Your Massage
Here are tips for getting more out of your massage sessions.
In the Hours After Your Massage.
After your massage you may notice profound changes in your body
and mind. Here are some things that can help you get the most from
your massage.
* Drink extra water. Massage improves circulation, which helps
flush irritating waste products from stressed muscles and other
tissues. Drinking water aids the functioning of the whole body,
including the circulation and the kidneys, which are both
involved with removing waste products from your body. Drinking
extra water also seems to help reduce soreness and fatigue after
a massage.
* Schedule time to take it easy after your massage. Rest if you
feel the need. If you can, take a nap or go to bed early. If you
haven’t been sleeping well, receiving massage may relax you
enough that you will want to turn in and catch up.
* If the focus of your massage is on a particular injury or body
part, remember to stretch, ice, or apply heat to that area with
the advice of your massage therapist. Or, you may want to do
some gentle movement, such as walking, in the hours after your
massage to mildly encourage your muscles to work in a balanced
and efficient way.
* People sometimes experience soreness for 24 hours or so after a
massage. If you do feel sore or think that you might, stretch
gently in a hot shower or take a warm bath with Epsom salts.
And remember to tell your massage therapist about your
experience so it can be taken into consideration in your next
session.
To get the most out of your massage sessions, practice these self-care
tips regularly.
* Stretch. If you are getting massage for pain and discomfort,
stretching is essential for you. Frequency is more important than
length of a stretching session. Set up a reminder sound, such as
a chime on your computer, to remind you to stretch for 2
minutes every hour or 5 minutes every two hours. Follow this
simple routine: Exhale as you stretch whatever feels tight or
uncomfortable to a feel-good position, and inhale as you return
to a starting position.
* Exercise regularly. Even very moderate exercise can help relieve
pent-up muscle tension and improve your circulation, two
benefits you may have also noticed after massage. Walking,
gardening, golfing, and tai chi are all ways to get your heart
pumping and your muscles moving, and can also help shift your
attention from your worries to relaxation and the enjoyment of
life.
* Take time to relax. Change your schedule to include more down
time, even if it’s only 15 minutes for deep breathing or a walk
after work or at lunch. Get away from chores on the weekend for
a morning or afternoon to enjoy some time in nature or with
friends.
In the Hours After Your Massage.
After your massage you may notice profound changes in your body
and mind. Here are some things that can help you get the most from
your massage.
* Drink extra water. Massage improves circulation, which helps
flush irritating waste products from stressed muscles and other
tissues. Drinking water aids the functioning of the whole body,
including the circulation and the kidneys, which are both
involved with removing waste products from your body. Drinking
extra water also seems to help reduce soreness and fatigue after
a massage.
* Schedule time to take it easy after your massage. Rest if you
feel the need. If you can, take a nap or go to bed early. If you
haven’t been sleeping well, receiving massage may relax you
enough that you will want to turn in and catch up.
* If the focus of your massage is on a particular injury or body
part, remember to stretch, ice, or apply heat to that area with
the advice of your massage therapist. Or, you may want to do
some gentle movement, such as walking, in the hours after your
massage to mildly encourage your muscles to work in a balanced
and efficient way.
* People sometimes experience soreness for 24 hours or so after a
massage. If you do feel sore or think that you might, stretch
gently in a hot shower or take a warm bath with Epsom salts.
And remember to tell your massage therapist about your
experience so it can be taken into consideration in your next
session.
To get the most out of your massage sessions, practice these self-care
tips regularly.
* Stretch. If you are getting massage for pain and discomfort,
stretching is essential for you. Frequency is more important than
length of a stretching session. Set up a reminder sound, such as
a chime on your computer, to remind you to stretch for 2
minutes every hour or 5 minutes every two hours. Follow this
simple routine: Exhale as you stretch whatever feels tight or
uncomfortable to a feel-good position, and inhale as you return
to a starting position.
* Exercise regularly. Even very moderate exercise can help relieve
pent-up muscle tension and improve your circulation, two
benefits you may have also noticed after massage. Walking,
gardening, golfing, and tai chi are all ways to get your heart
pumping and your muscles moving, and can also help shift your
attention from your worries to relaxation and the enjoyment of
life.
* Take time to relax. Change your schedule to include more down
time, even if it’s only 15 minutes for deep breathing or a walk
after work or at lunch. Get away from chores on the weekend for
a morning or afternoon to enjoy some time in nature or with
friends.
Wednesday, December 10, 2008
Enhance Your Massage
Ramona
The Healing Place of Cottage Grove
www.thehealingplacecg.com
Many people think that the quality of a massage depends solely on the skills of the therapist. A perceptive body-worker is part of the equation, but a client’s awareness, intention, and receptivity greatly influence the therapeutic out-come as well. As a client, here are several things you can do to enhance your bodywork experience.
Educate Yourself. Talk to others and look online to find a bodywork modality and therapist to fit your needs. Of course, you won’t know for sure until you’ve received a session or more, but doing some foot-work in advance can make it easier to find a practitioner and type of bodywork that are a match for you.
Ask for What You Want. During your intake interview, communicate specifically what you’re wanting in your session. Also, give your therapist feed-back as your session unfolds. For example, “Could you spend a little more time on my legs?” or, “That’s pretty tender, I’d like you to soften up a bit.” Your willingness to specify your needs allows your therapist to work with you more effectively.
Set a Personal Intention. A bodywork session can enhance any intention you take into it. For example, you might want to become more aware of your body, to feel completely relaxed, or to move into the next phase of your life. Once you’ve set your intention, let it go and allow the bodywork to support you on every level. If you like, share your intention with your practitioner so that they may hold it in their awareness as well.
Breathe. You may hold your breath or shift to shallower breathing when the therapist is working in an area of tightness or emotional holding. Appreciate yourself for noticing and begin to breathe freely again. Imagine that you’re gently inflating that part of your body with your breath. Breathing releases tension and opens your flow of energy.
Be Present with Yourself. Let your awareness rest in the area of your body where your therapist is working. For example, if your therapist is working on your neck, feel it from the inside out. Notice the tone of the tissue, the quality of the therapist’s touch, and any other sensations. When your inner awareness meets a bodyworker’s conscious touch, a merging of consciousness occurs that can produce profound therapeutic outcomes.
Offer Feedback after Your Session. Let your therapist know what worked best and anything that might make your next session more effective. For example, “I really liked the slower pace of today’s session,” or, “Next time I’d like you to use firmer pressure on my lower back.” Your feedback allows your therapist to serve you from session to session.
At its best, bodywork is a collaborative process between the client and practitioner, drawing forth the natural healing abilities of both.
The Healing Place of Cottage Grove
www.thehealingplacecg.com
Many people think that the quality of a massage depends solely on the skills of the therapist. A perceptive body-worker is part of the equation, but a client’s awareness, intention, and receptivity greatly influence the therapeutic out-come as well. As a client, here are several things you can do to enhance your bodywork experience.
Educate Yourself. Talk to others and look online to find a bodywork modality and therapist to fit your needs. Of course, you won’t know for sure until you’ve received a session or more, but doing some foot-work in advance can make it easier to find a practitioner and type of bodywork that are a match for you.
Ask for What You Want. During your intake interview, communicate specifically what you’re wanting in your session. Also, give your therapist feed-back as your session unfolds. For example, “Could you spend a little more time on my legs?” or, “That’s pretty tender, I’d like you to soften up a bit.” Your willingness to specify your needs allows your therapist to work with you more effectively.
Set a Personal Intention. A bodywork session can enhance any intention you take into it. For example, you might want to become more aware of your body, to feel completely relaxed, or to move into the next phase of your life. Once you’ve set your intention, let it go and allow the bodywork to support you on every level. If you like, share your intention with your practitioner so that they may hold it in their awareness as well.
Breathe. You may hold your breath or shift to shallower breathing when the therapist is working in an area of tightness or emotional holding. Appreciate yourself for noticing and begin to breathe freely again. Imagine that you’re gently inflating that part of your body with your breath. Breathing releases tension and opens your flow of energy.
Be Present with Yourself. Let your awareness rest in the area of your body where your therapist is working. For example, if your therapist is working on your neck, feel it from the inside out. Notice the tone of the tissue, the quality of the therapist’s touch, and any other sensations. When your inner awareness meets a bodyworker’s conscious touch, a merging of consciousness occurs that can produce profound therapeutic outcomes.
Offer Feedback after Your Session. Let your therapist know what worked best and anything that might make your next session more effective. For example, “I really liked the slower pace of today’s session,” or, “Next time I’d like you to use firmer pressure on my lower back.” Your feedback allows your therapist to serve you from session to session.
At its best, bodywork is a collaborative process between the client and practitioner, drawing forth the natural healing abilities of both.
Friday, December 5, 2008
Cost-saving Over Traditional Medicines
The Healing Place of Cottage Grove
www.thehealingplacecg.com
Few people know that massage can be a cost-saving alternative to traditional medicine, as well as over-the-counter remedies.
Massage does many things for your body other than making you feel good. It lowers stress, decreases pain, and increases blood flow. Together, these benefits add up to the body working to heal itself. Not to mention it's a mood booster!
Massage can be used to prevent injury by working through trigger points that shorten the muscle fibers, and thus the range of motion. It can also be used to keep stress levels low so that headaches are less common, TMJ discomfort is kept to a minimum, and so that the immune system can operate a full capacity keeping you healthy through the winter.
With the Holidays fast approaching, we all need a reason to save money and stay healthy! Please be sure to check with your local massage therapist to see what offers they may be extending this Holiday Season - for you and for those on your shopping lists!
What Makes a Good Massage
A massage should be an invigorating and relaxing experience. Therefore, when going for a massage it is important to look out for a few key factors to get your dollar’s worth and to not waste your time. Many say that when looking for a masseuse that you should book with the most popular masseuse in that location. This usually means that they are more attentive to their client’s needs and thus have a busier clientele. It is important to try to relax before your massage, otherwise it will take longer for you to unwind during the process. However, what really makes a good massage is the masseuse or massage therapist who is performing the massage. It is vital for the masseuse to be qualified so that he or she will not further aggravate any injury that you may have. You should expect the therapist to have you fill out some sort of questionnaire so that he or she can figure out the best route for treatment. After analyzing your answers, the therapist should then explain to you what will be done. Some also ask if you are ticklish in areas or if there is any area that you would prefer to be left alone, such as the feet.
You will then be led to the massage room and will have to change. The room should be warm and inviting with a comfortable massage table for you to lay on. There should be plenty of privacy. Facial pillows are not always offered but definitely do help to alleviate tension in the neck and upper back during the massage. There should be a comfortable temperature in the room so that you will be able to lay with just the blanket over you and not be freezing cold or sweating. A good masseuse will tuck in all of the blankets for you, allowing you to relax throughout the entire experience. The massage therapist will use oils or lotions for certain massages but you can ask for this to be omitted if it makes you more comfortable.
As the massage commences, the backside of the client is usually the first to be worked on. If the pressure is too little or too much it is crucial to tell the therapist. Otherwise, the massage will either cause you to be in a lot of pain the next day or will not do anything for you. Massage therapists will usually start with a relatively good amount of pressure. A good massage therapist will use a variety of techniques throughout the massage so if you find one to be uncomfortable or painful, let the therapist know. Be aware that the trigger points for many ailments are not directly on the spot where you are feeling pain. Do not be alarmed if the therapist is not working directly on the painful area for this reasoning. However, if you are sore in your shoulders and the therapist is working on your leg, voice your opinion that maybe he or she should work on your back more. You will eventually be asked to turn around. The therapist should assist you with the blankets so that nothing is exposed. Make sure to tell the masseuse if you do or do not want your head and face worked on, but if the massage is good the therapist should have already asked you this.
When the massage is complete, you should feel loose and relaxed. Depending on the severity of your case, not all of the symptoms will have vanished. There should be no excruciating pain after the massage. If this is the case, clearly you have not done your research on the therapist. The massage therapist should make sure to remind you to drink lots of fluids after you leave. This is so that the body will be able to flush out any toxins in your body that were released during the massage. If you enjoyed your experience, it would be a good idea to make an appointment for a follow up appointment in a couple of weeks to keep up with the massage. You may want to come more or less frequently depending on your lifestyle and budget. A good massage is a great way to relax and to improve your health!
www.thehealingplacecg.com
Few people know that massage can be a cost-saving alternative to traditional medicine, as well as over-the-counter remedies.
Massage does many things for your body other than making you feel good. It lowers stress, decreases pain, and increases blood flow. Together, these benefits add up to the body working to heal itself. Not to mention it's a mood booster!
Massage can be used to prevent injury by working through trigger points that shorten the muscle fibers, and thus the range of motion. It can also be used to keep stress levels low so that headaches are less common, TMJ discomfort is kept to a minimum, and so that the immune system can operate a full capacity keeping you healthy through the winter.
With the Holidays fast approaching, we all need a reason to save money and stay healthy! Please be sure to check with your local massage therapist to see what offers they may be extending this Holiday Season - for you and for those on your shopping lists!
What Makes a Good Massage
A massage should be an invigorating and relaxing experience. Therefore, when going for a massage it is important to look out for a few key factors to get your dollar’s worth and to not waste your time. Many say that when looking for a masseuse that you should book with the most popular masseuse in that location. This usually means that they are more attentive to their client’s needs and thus have a busier clientele. It is important to try to relax before your massage, otherwise it will take longer for you to unwind during the process. However, what really makes a good massage is the masseuse or massage therapist who is performing the massage. It is vital for the masseuse to be qualified so that he or she will not further aggravate any injury that you may have. You should expect the therapist to have you fill out some sort of questionnaire so that he or she can figure out the best route for treatment. After analyzing your answers, the therapist should then explain to you what will be done. Some also ask if you are ticklish in areas or if there is any area that you would prefer to be left alone, such as the feet.
You will then be led to the massage room and will have to change. The room should be warm and inviting with a comfortable massage table for you to lay on. There should be plenty of privacy. Facial pillows are not always offered but definitely do help to alleviate tension in the neck and upper back during the massage. There should be a comfortable temperature in the room so that you will be able to lay with just the blanket over you and not be freezing cold or sweating. A good masseuse will tuck in all of the blankets for you, allowing you to relax throughout the entire experience. The massage therapist will use oils or lotions for certain massages but you can ask for this to be omitted if it makes you more comfortable.
As the massage commences, the backside of the client is usually the first to be worked on. If the pressure is too little or too much it is crucial to tell the therapist. Otherwise, the massage will either cause you to be in a lot of pain the next day or will not do anything for you. Massage therapists will usually start with a relatively good amount of pressure. A good massage therapist will use a variety of techniques throughout the massage so if you find one to be uncomfortable or painful, let the therapist know. Be aware that the trigger points for many ailments are not directly on the spot where you are feeling pain. Do not be alarmed if the therapist is not working directly on the painful area for this reasoning. However, if you are sore in your shoulders and the therapist is working on your leg, voice your opinion that maybe he or she should work on your back more. You will eventually be asked to turn around. The therapist should assist you with the blankets so that nothing is exposed. Make sure to tell the masseuse if you do or do not want your head and face worked on, but if the massage is good the therapist should have already asked you this.
When the massage is complete, you should feel loose and relaxed. Depending on the severity of your case, not all of the symptoms will have vanished. There should be no excruciating pain after the massage. If this is the case, clearly you have not done your research on the therapist. The massage therapist should make sure to remind you to drink lots of fluids after you leave. This is so that the body will be able to flush out any toxins in your body that were released during the massage. If you enjoyed your experience, it would be a good idea to make an appointment for a follow up appointment in a couple of weeks to keep up with the massage. You may want to come more or less frequently depending on your lifestyle and budget. A good massage is a great way to relax and to improve your health!
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