Enjoy a relaxing massage

services provides health benefits. Spas provide services by licensed professionals. Treatments help clientele relax, relieving stress and strain. Spas usually have a hefty price tag but the health benefits that accompany services will be worth every penny. Visits to a spa can assists in recovery from certain injuries and surgery. Go on…you deserve a spa day!

The word spa is derived from the Latin word Solus per aqua which means health through water. Salons offer hydrotherapy treatments that help the body relax and put you in a better mood. Hydrotherapy is the use of water to revitalize, maintain and restore health. Hydrotherapy treatments available in most local spas include saunas, whirl pools, hot tubs, steam bath and hand or foot baths.

A massage can not only feel incredible, it can also provide amazing health benefits. To receive proper health benefits you should go to a professionally licensed massage therapist. When done properly, massage treatments can reduce stress, ease tension, relieve aches and pains, improve circulation, strengthen connective tissues, improve mental alertness, promote more restful sleep and strengthen the immune system.

There are many types of massages including Swedish massage, hot stone therapy massage, integral massage, maternity massage, neuromuscular, deep tissue, concentrated reflexology, scalp and face massage and hot oil massage. When looking to get a professional massage there are guidelines you should follow that will help put you at ease.

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Guidelines:

1. Arrive in plenty of time to relax before your service.

2. Undress to your comfort level.

3. Tell your therapist if you have any areas of your body that are injured, sore or tense prior to your service. Also inform the therapist of any health conditions.

4. If during the massage, you have any discomfort, let your service person know immediately.

5. RELAX! Allow the therapist to move your limbs into position. Breathe slowly and deeply letting all your tension to be released.

Cellulite reductions are another spa treatment that can provide healthy benefits. Cellulite reductions address the body issues people have such as loose skin, scars, stretch marks, cellulite and deep muscle pain. Treatments are costly but can provide health benefits. As a result of cellulite treatments, skin will tighten up over a period of treatments (that’s where treatments can skyrocket in price) and have a healthy, more youthful look. It can reduce scar tissue and fibrosis, especially after liposuction surgery. Cellulite treatments can also promote better circulation, lymphatic drainage and elimination of toxic fluids.

Body scrubs are an effective way to give skin a vibrant and glowing effect. When dead, dry skin cells have been sloughed away, the skin more readily retains moisture which provides a crucial component to overall skin health. A body scrub is a mixture of coarse granules in a gel or lotion. The granules are usually made from sea salt, oatmeal, apricots or walnuts.

Body scrubs should be done in moderation, perhaps once a week because excessive scrubbing can damage skin layers. Body scrubs can provide health benefits such as improved circulation, stress relief, improved skin elasticity, removal of skin toxins and tension relief.

If you would like to experience an at-home body scrub treatment before spending money at a spa, try the following home made body scrub recipes:

Brown sugar body scrub:

2 tablespoons brown sugar
2 tablespoons ground oats
2 tablespoons aloe vera gel
1 tablespoon honey
1 teaspoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
1 teaspoon almond oil

Directions: Mix all the ingredients in a large bowl. Mix until it resembles a paste. Apply on moist skin; the best time is after you took a shower. It will help the skin cells slough off faster. Use circular motion and massage gently using your fingertips. Rinse off with warm water.

Chocolate body scrub recipe:

3 tablespoons of cocoa powder
1 cup of brown sugar
1 teaspoon of vanilla oil (extract will work)

Directions: Mix all the ingredients Apply on moist skin, the best time is after you took a shower. It will help the skin cells slough off faster. Use circular motion and massage gently using your fingertips. Rinse off with warm water.

Exotic Coffee Scrub:

1 cup of finely ground coffee
1/2 cup of fresh yogurt

Directions: Mix the two ingredients. Gently rub the paste onto your body and massage in circular motion. Rinse with warm water.

There are stories of pets saving their owner’s life; predicting heart-attacks, seizures, cancer and other health threats before symptoms appear.

October is Pet Wellness Month and a good time to think about all the benefits of having a pet around during recovery.  Research shows there are many benefits to owning a pet (the below list comes from Pets911.com and you can find more benefits on their website).

• Pets lower the recovery time for surgery.
• Senior citizens who own pets actually need less medical attention than those that do not.
• Pet owners typically have lower blood pressure than non-pet owners, and one study actually proved that with as little as 10 minutes with a pet can lower blood pressure significantly.
• 70 percent of families surveyed reported an increase in family happiness and fun after acquiring a pet.
• Children exposed to pets during their first year of life have a lower frequency of some allergies and asthma.
• Children who suffer from autism have more pro social behaviors if they own a pet.
• Owning a pet – especially a dog – helps children in families better adjust to the serious illness or death of a parent.
• Having a pet may decrease heart attack mortality rates by 3 percent, which translates into 30,000 lives saved annually.
• Positive self-esteem in children is enhanced if the child owns a pet.
• Many groups take therapy pets to visit residents of nursing homes, and the experience has shown to be a very positive one for both the pet and the individual.
• The reverse is also true – the life of a pet is usually enhanced if its owner cares for it properly.

IF you’re missing a furry, cuddly one in your life, you can get your fix online. UStream.com streams live feeds of baby puppies, kittens, owls and other adorable creatures.

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Here are seven coffee rumors dispelled.

Coffee Rumor Number 1. Coffee reduces the risk of Alzheimer’s disease. Fact. The caffeine in coffee reduces inflammation and protein build-up in the brain.

Coffee Rumor Number 2. Drinking three to five cups of coffee on a regular basis reduces the risk of developing dementia. Fact. Again it’s the caffeine because it can stimulate certain brain activity.

Coffee Rumor Number 3. Drinking coffee leads to dehydration. Fiction. The truth is that drinking a moderate amount of coffee each day can actually hydrate you. It’s half water.

Coffee Rumor Number 4. The smell of coffee grounds can stimulate alertness (you don’t even have to drink it). Fact. It has similar effects to other scents used in aromatherapy like ginseng.

Coffee Rumor Number 5. Acid in coffee leads to ulcers in the stomach. Fiction. The acid in coffee does not cause ulcers. Because it can irritate existing ulcers you should consult your doctor before partaking of the dark drink.

Coffee Rumor Number 6. Coffee has anti-oxidants that prevent free radicals from causing cell damage. That can result in better skin!! Fact. Coffee is full of anti-oxidants. A-O’s repel the free radicals that cause skin cells to breakdown. Brands like Avon, L’Oreal and Neutrogena include caffeine in their skincare products.

Coffee Rumor Number 7. If you exercise regularly, drinking coffee can improve the results from a workout. If you don’t regularly workout, bad news: coffee won’t have any impact. Fact. Not exactly sure why this happens, but it’s still cool.

Research into the benefits of coffee is ongoing, but a study currently underway suggests that drinking coffee could reduce the risk of developing Type II diabetes. That’s pretty impressive if you ask me.

So now I’ve got to ask, “How do you take your’s?” Vanilla creme and sugar, please.