Have you noticed? Spring birds are chirping, the daffodils are coming up and most of all, the days are getting longer. After this winter, we are all ready to get outside, once the weather warms up and begin our outdoor cleaning. Before we step out of the door we need to keep in mind
Read More...Spring Cleaning and Shape Up
March 1st, 2010Keeping Fit and Not Gaining Weight at Work
February 3rd, 2010Below are some reasons why many office workers gain weight and ways to fight that weight gain!
Some common reasons for gaining weight from our work environment include:
Technology - Email and instant messaging have made it much easier to communicate without leaving your chair. Automation has taken the physical aspects out of many jobs, including the
Read More...The Benefits of Massage - Bodywork Goes Beyond Relaxation
January 11th, 2010As you lie on the table under crisp, fresh sheets, hushed music draws you into the moment. The aroma of essential oils fill the air and you hear the gentle sound of massage cream being warmed in your therapist’s hands. Once the session gets underway, the daily stressors and aching muscles fade into an oblivious
Read More...Holiday Stress
December 1st, 2009This time of year we are all a little stressed. OK, a lot stressed! Is this something that we enjoy? Expect? Dread? The need or expectation to be stressed can be diminished by following a few of these ideas.
1. Make a point to spend alone time. This means away from family, friends, etc. You may think
Read More...Leaf Raking
November 2nd, 2009This time of year many of us are outside getting our yards ready for winter. With these activities aches, pains and even injuries can occur. It is very important to be careful when raking leaves and doing general cleanup. Here are a few things to do when cleaning up outdoors.
1. Make sure to stretch - Talk
Read More...The Benefits of Pairing Regular Exercise and Massage Therapy
September 28th, 2009In these challenging economic times, people are looking for ways to cope with stress. Our lives are complicated, fast-paced and at times, physically and emotionally draining.
How do we cope? Well, there are many ways to cope, but some of the ways may not be so good on our bodies and minds! This is where beginning,
Read More...Proper Posture
August 25th, 2009The other day I was looking at a toddler sitting in a highchair and noticed how perfect their posture was. The next day I saw another toddler and they too had perfect posture. Where did it all go so wrong with us? Adults, for the most part, have poor posture. From sitting in a chair
Read More...Choosing Your Ideal Sleep Postion
August 20th, 2009Whether you can sleep on your back, front or side, there are some simple changes you can make to your bed to ensure a sound night’s sleep.
The quality of your sleep has a profound effect on your health and well-being. If you can’t get comfortable in bed, you are going to have more trouble
Read More...Drift to Sleep with Relaxing Music
August 6th, 2009Gentle, relaxing music can help you prepare for a restful night. It has a calming effect that puts your mind and body in the right state for sleep.
Listening to music is one of the most beneficial ways to unwind at the end of the day. Remember hearing lullabies when you were a child?
Read More...Creating Your Ideal Sleeping Area
July 30th, 2009Slipping into sleep when you need to is made easier by subtly changing the way you use your bedroom.
The way you use your bedroom can have a profound effect on your ability to get a good night’s sleep. Your bedroom is your sanctuary - a calm and relaxing place that, since your childhood, has
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