Who enjoys stress? I think the answer to that question is resoundingly clear…no one. From the moment we wake up, life demands our attention. Pulling us here and dragging us there, sometimes before we’ve even had our necessary cup of coffee. Whether its kids, stress at work, or the demands of one of life’s many interruptions; spending needed time with our sweet friends seems to be the last place we land. Our, “Let’s get together soon!” or “We really need to catch up!” seems to drag out longer each time. We find ourselves in the midst of a hectic life, lacking community. How..
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Custom Aroma Therapy Oil Blends, “A Scent with an Intent”
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Mar
2015
Perhaps you’ve heard the term aromatherapy used somewhere, but never really understood just what it is. The use of essential oils and other aromatic plant compounds to improve an individual’s health or mood is an alternative medical treatment gaining popularity but still considered unscientific by many. However evidence to support this theoretical approach is growing. It is a fact that the use of essential oils makes us feel good and now other physical benefits are being documented. There are three methods of application of aromatherapy. Inhalation: The person directly breathes in the evaporating essential oils helping to decongest or disinfect..
Relax and Lose Weight
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Feb
2014
Did you know that stress is often a major cause of weight gain? It’s true.Relaxation can ease your path to healthy weight loss. IMAGINE NEVER HAVING TO DIET AGAIN. According to experts, weight could be managed effectively if we could just reduce the amount of stress in our lives. Our behavior is affected by stress. We sometimes tend to eat more when we are feeling pressured, looking for quick comfort in food. The level of cortisol, a hormone in our bloodstream, is also affected when we are under stress. Cortisol raises our blood sugar and causes fat cells to grow..
Detoxify and Heal with a MediCupping Massage
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Jan
2014
Has this holiday season or the stress of daily life left you feeling like you’re barely above water, or even drowning in chaos? Is your mind filled with so much clutter that making decisions is overwhelming? If so, now is the time to put into action activities that support your wellbeing. Now is the time to detoxify your body and life. Detoxifying is the process of letting go or releasing accumulated toxins and waste in the body. When we become stressed, we pollute our bodies with excess chemicals like free radicals, cortisol and homocysteine — all of which have all..