It’s easy to get stressed out these days. You’ll encounter stress factors daily from schoolwork, finances, social relationships, and work responsibilities, among others. While getting stressed out is natural, it leaves your muscles tense and your body feeling tired. One way to fight off stress is by heading to a massage center in Alexandria to pamper [...]
Headache is one of the most common pains that humans suffer from. Everyone one of us has experienced the misery of a headache at least once in our lifetime. It can be a terrifying pain in the region of the head or neck. The causes of headache vary. Many times, it occurs as a symptom of [...]
Being a woman is such a glamorous experience... until that time of the month comes around. Everything was going great then here comes the mood swings, headaches, lower back pain, bloating and worst of all - CRAMPING. You would think that you would gain a sort of resistance to it after all of these years, yet [...]
For centuries, acupressure has been used by practitioners of alternative medicine to relieve pain and illnesses. I wasn’t introduced to acupressure until few years ago when a friend of mine helped me get through a runny nose with some massage techniques. I was impressed, and I quickly started reading and learning the technique. Aside from a runny [...]
The winter season will be here before you know it, and you might find yourself dreading it. If you’re someone with seasonal affective disorder, commonly abbreviated as SAD, it’s vital you take steps to boost your mood and outlook during the colder months of the year. Here are a few suggestions to get you started to [...]
One of the things that are very common in this day and age involves women working too much. The constant challenges of making a living and possibly raising a family can be overwhelming. This may be especially true if you have a demanding career, such as a nurse or educator. Dealing with people all day can [...]
Whenever I need some serious "me" time, I look no further than a day at the spa. There's nothing quite like a healthy, relaxing, pampering spa day. I love to release my mind, body and spirit into the gifted hands of pampering professionals who soothe and rejuvenate me with facials, massages, body wraps and helpful insights. Fortunately [...]
When it comes to leaving a person feeling refreshed and rejuvenated, few things compare to a great massage. Whether shiatsu, Hawaiian lomi-lomi, Swedish or in-a-chair sports massage, hands-on personal massage therapy is a real stress reliever for many. One of the nicest things about a great massage is a wonderful oil. Here are a few of [...]
The want to escape stress and unwanted thoughts and feelings is natural. However, it’s much better for you to seek natural solutions versus binge eating, excessive drinking, or engaging in other unhealthy acts. Therefore, what you really should be seeking are pastimes that won’t make you feel lousy the following morning. There’s no hangover associated to [...]
Your feet carry the bulk of your weight every single day. How often do you give them some attention? Other that the usual bath, do you check on your feet regularly? Or are they forgotten until there is pain? If your weight is above average, you’re subjecting your feet to additional pressure on a daily [...]
Drug addiction is disempowering. In addition to compromising your ability to think clearly, substance abuse can ruin healthy relationships and cause you to make decisions that compromise your safety. For these reasons and more, individuals who are interested in overcoming their drug addiction should begin the recovery process immediately. If you're looking for strategies that will [...]
Life can be difficult. We often make choices that lead to unintended consequences. A path we take may lead us to a place that we did not intend to go. Perhaps, we did our best to improve our prospects in life by working hard at a career. The path appeared clear enough. Unfortunately, while we [...]
Massage therapy is an alternative to traditional medical treatment which is fast becoming very popular across the nation. Today, you will not only find a large array of therapists but also clinics that are embracing massage as a highly effective tool in treating our bodies. The major reason many individuals are turning to massage therapy for [...]
You may not be aware of this fact, but there are many different types of massage therapy in existence that have originated in different cultures around the world. Although the therapies and techniques differ from each other, they all have one thing in common; they are all designed to improve the health and well-being of the [...]
Mothers are truly angels on Earth. She raised you, loved you, taught you how to be a better person, and she should be celebrated for all of her hard work and unconditional love on Mother’s Day this May. This year’s occasion falls on the second Sunday in May and you can make your celebrations and gifts [...]
Are you often stressed out? I am. I bet most of us agree that the lives we lead are full of stressors—at work and at home, financial stressors, and personal stressors. Does it seem to you that we are busier than ever on our cell phones, tablets, eating out, and trying to squeeze in time for friends, family, even workouts? These are times [...]
