Homedics MCS-300H Shiatsu Massage Cushion Sale Price: $69.95
	State of the art moving Shiatsu massage with soothing heat travels up and down the back. Folds to a compact size for storage in the built in carry bag. Easily fits most chairs. Programmable control with 3 programs.

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	State of the art moving Shiatsu massage with soothing heat travels up and down the back. Folds to a compact size for storage in the built in carry bag. Easily fits most chairs.

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	The new neck massager offers three soothing massage options Shiatsu or vibration massage with heat. Easy to use ingergrated control

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	Bring the comfort of a swedish masseur right into your living room. the swedish massaging cushion provides relaxing comfort on the go with four rotating massaging mechanisms and a heated pad to soothe aching muscles.

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	State of the art Shiatsu rolling massage travel up and down the back. Enjoy 25% more massage from other models. Perfect fit feature customizes massage to your height and width control fits your body. Spot Shiatsu holds the massage just where you need it...

	Homedics SBM-200H Therapist Select Shiatsu Massaging Cushion with Heat Sale Price: $73.65
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The SBM 300H is a relatively recent addition to Homedic's remedial massage product line. The company has an excellent reputation for manufacturing quality devices for relieving stress and tension in the back and neck. Needless to say, Americans suffer from back pain in epidemic proportions, so we will examine the Homedics SBM 300H, and see if it provides an effective solution.

Essentially, the cushion can be attached to any chair, due to it's adjustable velcro straps. They do an excellent job of holding the unit in place. However, most users report that the best results occur when it is attached to a harder chair, as opposed to a recliner.

The fabric covering the cushion is soft, and quite comfortable to the touch. In a matter of speaking, the SBM 300H turns any chair into a Shiatsu massage chair.

Homedics's proprietary moving dual massage mechanism moves vertically along the back, relieving tension, muscle discomfort and stress. If you want to target a specific ache, using Shiatsu Plus spot massage, will effectively accomplish that. By simply pressing a button, individuals can adjust the width of the massage rollers to conform to their bodies.

To target a particularly tight spot, users are able to hold the massage as long as it takes to work out even the tightest knots. This is due to the cushion's integrated Spot Shiatsu system. The adjustable width setting for Rolling Massage allows users to regulate the massage rollers on both sides of the spine for maximum benefit and relief. This Homedics model also features in-seat massage,  which is a stimulating vibration massage that promotes increased circulation.

The massaging cushion features six programs: full, lower, or upper back in Shiatsu, and a rolling massage for each of the three modes. In addition, users can apply a heating function to further relax tired and sore muscles. While the heat cannot be adjusted, it seems to be a satisfactory temperature for most people.

In conclusion, Homedics continues to create better versions of chair massagers that are already good to begin with. The SBM 300H is a shining example of that progress!

Come see why the Homedics SBM 300H won Consumer Report's "Best Buy" award! Visit our website for up to the minute LOWEST pricing, expert reviews, and important product updates for the SBM 300H!

Do those mini massagers really work?

My wife works hard and is on her feet most of the time at work. I'd like to massage her neck and shoulder area since it seems to relax her quite a bit, but am all thumbs when it comes to massage. I've seen those Homedics Mini Massagers @ Wal-Mart which seem kinda handy. I was wondering if anyone had any experience using those three-pronged little massagers, whether or not they really work and feel good.

Not really. They mostly just buzz and vibrate too fast to feel good. It always seems to massage the hand that's holding it more than whatever you're trying to massage.

A cream won't help you lose weight.

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Recovery

When we are training for something, there is a need to recover before the next training session. Training on tired muscles produces double the lactic acid in a muscle and this lactic acid causes tiredness, fatigue and stiffness in joints.

Recover means that the muscle has been flushed of the waste matter that accumulated during its use. These days, for example, in gym, you might find weight trainers doing one muscle group only once a week. Monday abs, Tuesday legs, Wednesday Arms etc. The inference is that it takes that muscle a whole week to recover. And these people are experts.

There are other variables in recovery from training as well. Recovery is not totally a time dependent issue.

Conditioning. The more flexible the muscle, the faster it recovers.

Food. The more alkalising foods the faster acids are flushed

Hydration. Flooded kidneys push acid into muscle. Only take water in single mouthfuls, at room temp. If not the kidney dumps the fluid.

Position. Upper body recovers faster standing up. Lower body recovers faster when legs are elevated above the head. (lying flat with legs straight up a wall)

Activity. Gentle activity recuperates muscles faster than stillness.

Cold. Cold temperatures compress muscles and squeeze toxin out.

Compression. Tights and skin stockings improve circulation

Drugs. Aspirin thins blood and supports flushing

Chemicals. Magnesium, potassium and other electrolytes flush toxin

Meals. Heavy meals hold toxins in the bowel.

Beer. Beer is one of the worst acidifying agents. Red wine comes in second.

Sugar. Simple sugar, (means sweets) are toxic for recovery.

Stress. Stress locks toxins in cells. Inhibits flushing.

Exercise. Mild exercise for 10-20 minutes helps

Fitness. A muscle can adapt to high levels of demand and burn less fuel if given time

Breathing. Probably the most important. Deep lung breathing is the fastest recuperation mechanism. Deep breathing through nose, full lung slight hold at filled position.

Training on tired and sore muscles is like driving with one foot on the brake and one foot on the accelerator.

Things that help recovery fast.

Yoga

Stretch

Breathing

Legs up wall

Paul Bragg - Apple Cider Vinegar (three times a day - but most important first thing in morn and last at night)

Lemon in hot water

Sit on one of those inflatable balls instead of a chair.

Sip warm water all day (never drink it)

Green Tea

Umaboshi plumb. ( my absolute miracle cure for tiredness)

Reduce beer and red wine - alcohol

Less sugar in tea and coffee etc

Frequent short exercise during the day (keep the blood flow high)

Lymph drainage massage

Tights

Not too tight shoes or socks (especially the grip on the calf)

Sleep on back pillow behind knees

Stacks of veggies

Less red meat,

No pork

Reduce sugars and complex carbs.

Laughter

Lower stress

Gall bladder cleans (colonics)

Thin blood with aspirin or herbal equivalent

Muscle Ease (health food supplement)

Endura in water during exercise

Stay hydrated during exercise

Sweating is good.

Adequate sleep.

Remember. Don't train on tired muscles.

Gradual Training build up

In the 8 weeks leading to a trip in Nepal. I begin a build up program that is gentle but reaches my goals.

I do steps 3-4 times a week. At about 60-70% MHR.

http://www.brianmac.demon.co.uk/maxhr.htm

There are around 120 steps

In the first of the 8 weeks I do 3 days of the steps, 10 times (up and down)

The second of the 8 weeks I do 3 days of the steps 10 times and one day 20.

The third of the 8 weeks I do 3 days of the steps, 15 times and one day 25

The forth of the 8 weeks I do 3 days of the steps at 20 time and one day 30

From now on I do 20 steps 3 times a week. And one day I add another five eg 35

Then 40, then 45 and finally 50.

Chris Walker

Chris Walker is a world leading change agent, an environmentalist and author of more than 20 books. Born and bred in Australia, he consults to people and organisations throughout the world on improved relationships, health and lifestyle through the application of the Universal laws of Nature. The result he offers is that we stay balanced, share loving relationships, work with passion, enjoy success, and live our personal truth. To learn more about Chris's work and journeys to Nepal, visit http://www.chriswalker.com.au

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Panasonic, one of the top brands in electronics has come up with a series of massage chairs, which one can choose from according to personal needs, preferences and budgets. Given below are a few facts about the more popular models. The price ranges from US $ 1699.95 for the basic models to US $ 5999.95 for the high end, top of the line EP 300 7KX massage chair.

There are different models of massage chairs available from Panasonic, starting from the basic model named EP 1080 T which is available in a sophisticated brown color, and going on to the sleek and sophisticated, top of the line models in the higher price range, the best one being the EP 3007 KX. This grand massage chair comes in a sleek, classic black leather design and is equipped with the fabulous Quad Style massage technology. Most of the models offer Chiro Therapy. Some of the models also have the trademarked Swede Atsu Companion. Most of the models are made in Japan. One of the models, the EP MA 51 KU is equipped with features like Pelvic tilt and trunk rotation and is specially recommended for those who would like to get a little extra therapy from their massage chair.

All these chairs from Panasonic come with a certification and quality analysis passed by the American Chiropractic Association. This is displayed on stamps from the ACA which declares the chairs 'ACA Endorsed'.

Here is what you can look forward to with your Panasonic massaging chair, no matter which model you buy:

All the Panasonic range of massage chairs have therapeutic qualities which make them beneficial to the user in enhancing her or his overall health and well being. This is because the chairs offer more than just a massage, they offer massage therapy. The chairs are pretty easy to use and the mechanisms are simple to understand, making these chairs very user friendly and practical. The user can look forward to guidance by the voice guidance system available in all the high end models which helps the user make full use of all the features of these chairs. Ergonomically designed and a perfect fit in your living room thanks to their sleek looks and design, these chairs are a must have for anyone who knows the value of health and well being, and also for those who would like to have a spa level massage right in their own homes!

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Please help me with this, I can't seem to make up my mind...?

Christmas is around the corner and I can't make up my mind about wat to get my man.
1. Acupoint Messager with infrared light - because he's a Body builder and sometimes he gets sore muscles. So then I can massage him.
2. Small portable Vacuum cleaner - he likes his pick-up to be clean.
3. Sleeping bag - His old one tore, but I can always fix it with my sowing machine.
4. Portable "braaier" - Duno, I think he would like it, he's a camping person.
5. Nylon cooler bag - He's a outside person and travels allot with his lunch (He already has one, but maybe he needs a new one - ag I don't know - HELP)
and
6. Silver and black bracelet: That's something a girl can get her man, but I'm not sure if he'll use it / like it.

I'd say the massager...it's a cool gift that's thoughtful and it has an extra romantic element because you'll be massaging him.

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Based from some studies, they have found out that caffeine can actually help in soothing painful muscles and can even prevent sore muscles. This is good news for those who love coffee. Usually, caffeine is associated with intake of coffee in the morning.

A lot of people consider coffee as an important part of breakfast. Without it, they feel incomplete and feel that the day didn't start right. Apparently, since coffee can help in relieving and preventing sore muscles, this is also an important drink for athletes and those who are working out early in the morning.

Caffeine has already been used as a painkiller for a long time and if you are going to check on your medications for headache, you'd see that it contains caffeine. This is because according to studies, the combination of aspirin and caffeine can increase the effectiveness of relieving pain to at least 40%. Hence, you'll see caffeine as an ingredient of numerous pain medications being sold in the market.

However, caffeine being able to prevent sore muscles has just been recently discovered. Experts have come up with some theories about how caffeine prevents painful muscles as well as relieving and soothing these aching muscles.

One of the theories would be related to the blood pressure. Caffeine is known to increase blood pressure, and with increased blood pressure, you will be able to feel less pain. Another theory is that, caffeine can block some of the pain receptors that cause you to feel pain. When these pain receptors are blocked, you will not be able to feel any pain. Thus, the addition of caffeine in your diet will help you to prevent aching muscles.

As mentioned, caffeine can increase the rate of absorption of pain killers. Aside from that, it can also increase the absorption of nutrients. Hence, you will be able to replenish the nutrients that you have used after working out when you incorporate caffeine in your diet.

Essentially, caffeine may provide some health benefits; however, you should also remember that excessive caffeine may not be too beneficial. Exercise is still the best solution for you to become healthier. You can try out various gentle exercises at home through the convenient use of a Swiss ball.

Personal Trainer and fitness expert Josh Panebianco is the owner of http://personaltrainerssydney.com.au

hello...i have been diagnosed with dextroscoliosos.?

i suffer from extreme headaches daily. when i lay down at night to sleep, within a short time i have a SEVERE headache. so far i have been to a chiropractor, had assorted shots and drugs from several types of doctors, had sinus nasal surgery and most recently neck fusion c5 & c6. three months later, im still suffering with exact same headaches.i also have had nerve blocks, traction and weeks of phyisical therapy. im at wits end. should i see a vascular doctor, perhaps something is getting pinched? i have had 3 mri,s taken in ten years, but with no "dyes." help?! thank you!
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Your spine curvature might or might not be the problem. Have a sleep study done as morning headaches are directly related to sleep apnea.

Also, have a culture done on your sinus's. I would get a mold test kit for your house too. You can get it at Menards. Follow instructions because it could be mold causing the problem.

I have suffered from sever headaches for years and found they have a few causes and can now identify the exact pain to the cause.

*Morning headache-sleep apnea
*Throbbing pain throughout-caffeen withdrawl
*Above right eye-sinus infection or mold exposure
*Above right eye and occipital lymph node swelling-sinus infection
*Pain in my a**-hubby is home!

Sorry, was getting heavy and I needed a laugh.

I hope you feel better soon.

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It's obvious that you'd probably like to have a trained massage therapist give you a massage than do it yourself. But if you're like most folks, you don't always have free time or money to go to a massage therapist. Giving yourself a massage is a great alternative, and saving some money at the same time. If you have insurance that covers massages, then you're lucky. But you can still do a simple self massage in between your appointments with your therapist, so you can relax your sore muscles.

The main idea behind a "do it yourself massage" is to rub the common painful areas on your body that a massage therapist would stroke. You probably do some self massing without even thinking about it, by stroking your shoulders after leaning over a keyboard for hours, rubbing your head when you have a headache, or massaging your feet after a long walk. Here are some massage ideas to help you get started.

Back massage: Get a tennis ball and sit in a straight back chair. Put the tennis ball on any sore areas on your back and lean into the chair. Lean your back into the ball. Take ten deep breaths and repeat the process at least two times.

Head massage: Place your hands on your scalp and start massaging in a clockwise motion.Start at your hairline and move back to the nape of your neck. Take deep breaths and massage as you breathe. Remember to change the direction.

Foot massage: Wash your feet and put some lotion or oil on them. Sit on a cozy chair and rest one foot on the thigh of your other leg. Thread the fingers of one hand through the toes of your foot, spreading out your toes. Place the palm of your hand against the bottom of your foot. Rotate the joints of your forefoot back and forth for one minute with the palm of your hand. Repeat with the other foot. Next, hold your ankle with one hand and slowly rotate your foot with the other hand. Make sure to start easy with small circles and make them larger. Switch directions. Repeat with the other foot.

Neck massage: Place your fingers behind your neck, pressing the heels of your palms into your neck on either side of your spinal column. Start moving the heels of your hands up and down gently. Place the fingers of your right hand on the muscle along the left side of your neck just below the base of your skull. Press that muscle, tilt your head to the left, and rub down toward your shoulder. Repeat two times and then switch sides.

Shoulder squeeze: Cross your arms over your chest and grab a shoulder with each hand. Squeeze the shoulders and release five times. Move your hands down your arms, squeeze and release.

Daniel has been writing articles online for nearly 2 years now. Not only does this author specializes in travel, fitness and home improvement, you can also check out his new website on fax answering machine which reviews and lists the best fax answering products and guides.

How do you make homemade hand/foot print ornaments?

Looking for a simple homemade way to make a hand print/foot print ornament for my 12 week old son.

There are many kits that can be purchased for making 3-D imprints of baby feet/hands, but here are some links with ways to make them yourself**:

http://www.google.com/search?q=how+to+make+baby+handprint+footprint+clay+plaster

You should be able to use various clay-like substances as well as plaster. Those would generally be divded up into water-based "air-dry" clays and oil-based "polymer clays."

There are many types of air-dry clay, some of which can be made at home. They range from poor quality (in terms of handling and smoothness, etc.) to very good quality, and are usually "paper" based or grain/flour based.
Purchased ones would range from PlayDoh at the low end, to Creative Paperclay or Crayola's Air Dry Clay at the higher end, as well as some "mineral" based air-dry clays that you may not often see in a craft or art supply store.
Homemade air-dry clays would be primarily grain-based ones like "salt dough" clay and "bread clay." (Salt dough would be a bit easier to make a lot of, but bread clay captures a bit more detail.

http://www.google.com/search?q=how+to+make+bread+clay

http://www.google.com/search?q=how+to+make+salt+dough+clay )

Keep in mind that all air-dry clays must be sealed to protect them from humidity, and the grain-based ones sealed against hungry bugs during storage as well. Air-dry clays will also shrink a bit (up to 30% depending on type, etc).

If desired, air-dry clays can be colored by mixing various pigments into them before shapin (acrylic paints are probably the most commonly used), or they can also be painted afterward.

Polymer clays on the other hand can't be made at home, and require a short bake in a low-heat home oven to cure. They won't shrink at all (except perhaps *thin* sheets that are really *long,* say 12" or so, if baked without a backing).
Polymer clays can be made much thinner than air-dry clays and still stay strong (except for the 3 lines of polymer clay called original Sculpey, SuperSculpey flesh, and Sculpey III, which should be backed with something strong after baking since they're more brittle than all the other lines of polymer clay).

** be careful though of some things you read... for example, there are inaccuracies in this paragraph from one of those links:
. . ."You can also purchase your own clay. Make sure it’s the kind that dries hard, such as polymer air-dry clay by makers such as Creative Paper Clay, La Doll or Premier. A company called Makins produces air-dry clay in an array of colors! You can also paint most clays after they dry. I’ve found that clay that air-dries doesn’t tend to shrink or shift like baked clay might. Popular brands such as Sculpey and Fimo are typically baked in an oven." . . .

One thing to think about though for making "ornaments" from these prints is that most of these clays would be heavy by the time you used enough of the clay to create a hand or foot print, and would tend to bend most xmas tree limbs.
Lighter-weight versions could be made these ways though:
...using a paper-based clay (Creative Paperclay, Celluclay, Crayola Air Dry Clay)
...using a thinner sheet of polymer clay
...using the polymer clay called "Ultralight"
...using a thinner sheet of any clay then backing it with something lightweight, rigid and strong

Or, you could do something else for the ornaments with your baby's prints, using 2-D versions instead of 3-D... e.g., "stamping" prints onto cardstock then hanging those (or make cards or bookmarks, etc, with them), stamping them onto fabric then using for aprons, t-shirts, placemats, etc.

For some of those, you wouldn't have to repeatedly stamp your baby's foot onto something. You could instead just photocopy (color or bw) the best ones onto cardstock, then use the copies as ornaments, bookmarks, cards, etc.

Also, if you *scanned* the print you'd made, you'd then have the option of reducing the image size (could then print or print then photocopy for permanence). If you reduced the image, you could even put many of images into one final image that you could then use as an ornament, background for a photo, etc.
Photocopying can also reduce the size of an image but is a bit more fiddly and more expensive (but it does use toner so is waterproof, where most inkjet inks aren't permanent... you'd want to give a couple of sprays of acrylic sealer to those, or cover with clear adhesive plastic from the office supply store or grocery store for shelving, etc.)

HTH,

Diane B.

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Undoubtedly best Hot Tub Jacuzzi Spas in the world use the most advanced controls in the industry which are acknowledged to be made by Balboa. These have the, state of the art, soft (TM) touch controls whereby all the functions are conveniently located at your finger tips. By utilizing Balboa's patented software and deign with stat e of the art materials and components Balboa's M7 technology provides you with a more reliable heating and control system.

Smart sensor technology

o Sensors monitor each other via soft ware to regulate spa functions such as water flow temperature etc

o Assures a proper operating environment for the heating element

o Multiple high safety systems

o All safety functions are always in action

o Eliminates excessive cycling

o Detects flow restrictions such as a dirty or blocked filter

o Minimizes the build up of calcium in the heater element.

Imagine having your very own personal masseuse to direct which muscles and tendons to massage. A spas massage sequencer will allow you to control Jet Patterns, placement and speed so that you can easily pinpoint the area of your body to massage.

This is what you should expect from a hot tub Jacuzzi with modern technology

Maximum Turbo charging:-

o The Jets provide a vigorous massage to loosen those tight knotted muscles and increase blood and oxygen circulation which helps to bring nutrients to sore muscles and joints Medium Turbo charging:-

o This reduces the volume of forced air which is injected into the water for a mid-range level of massage

Low turbo charging:-

o This level produces a low level of forced air and water mix in order to soothe tired and aching muscles back to health.

Hydro boost Level:-

o Injects a mild level of air into the water in order to provide an invigorating massage.

Hydro-Massage Level:-

o Provides a pure warm stream of water to help soothe muscles, ligaments and tendons and increases the blood flow and oxygen circulation round the body.

Ultra Wave Lounger

o Probably the best spas in the world have an Ultra Wave Lounger which is designed to massage the shoulders, full back, thighs, calves and feet. This kind of lounger with 54 Jets just in one seat provides a pulsating wave massage one to two rows at a time from ones neck right down to ones toes. Seven function programmable controls provide seven massage patterns at three variable speeds over your body.

Wave Max Seat (TM)

o The wave max seat (TM) has 20 jest in one Seat alone that stair step five streams of water one at a time ,up and down your back thereby providing the sensation of gentle finger massage massaging those tired and aching muscles.

Foot Massager

o Strategically placed 14 nozzle jets allows a constant flow to all 14 nozzles providing an invigorating massage to a wide area of the feet. Ideal for Golfers and those walk a lot.

Neck & Shoulder Massage

o The contoured wrap around neck rest has two directional Jets that allow warm jetted water to be directed to various locations of the neck and shoulders to sooth neck and shoulder tension.

These are just some of the ideas and technology available today in the latest Hot Tub designs that are available. If you are looking for a spa and this kind of technology is not available then you are probably looking at last years or even the last decades model or perhaps a cheap import.

The author markets luxury Hot Tubs in Spain and for futher information his web site is at Hot Tubs Spain and for details on designer spas please go to Hot Tubs Fuengirola.

A very bad backache, long lasting?

I have had a back ache that stretches from my lower shoulder to my lower rib cage. But it does affect that whole back area. IT was an on an off pain for two weeks, but now it is non stop and wont go away. I noticed it flared up when I used dumbells when working out. So I took some time off from the gym and it has been four days and getting worse. And to make matters worse, I went to a massage therapist and she said she could fix me, she said it was a muscle spasm and she did an ultra sound on it and then rubbed it. At first I thought she had helped it but now its hurting so much worse. What could be wrong, any sygestions? Any ideas as to should I apply heat or cold to it? I need to workout is the bottom line, but right now it is way to painful.

visit your doctor.

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Scent stimulates nerves to fire in the emotional center of the brain (Limbic System - Smell and Emotional Response), and it also stimulates the master gland to release hormones. Hormones affect the fight/flight response, as well as digestion and heart rate. In this way, Thereapeutic - Grade Essential Oils can affect us in many ways all at once, just through their fragrance (inhalation).

Therapeutic - Grade Essential Oils have a complex chemical structure, designed and produced by nature, which makes the use uniquely economical! For example, when Lavender Oil is applied to a wound, over sore muscles, a broken bone, or a burn, it can support the body's natural self-healing processes in all those areas. Or it might stimulate the immune system or balance blood pressure, or relieve a tension headache, or help you go to sleep.

Finally, Therapeutic - Grade Essential Oils can affect us just through their subtle energy. They have a presence that touches us deeply, and can change our feelings and our thoughts in an instant.

LAVENDER THERAPEUTIC - GRADE ESSENTIAL OIL - Lavender has been clinically evaluated for its relaxing effects, and it may be used to cleanse cuts, bruises and skin irritations.

• Rub Lavender Oil on the feet for a calming effect on the body
• Rub a drop of Lavender Oil on your palms and smooth on your pillow to help you sleep
• Put a drop of Lavender Oil on a bee sting or insect bite to stop itching and reduce swelling
• Put 2-3 drops of Lavender Oil on a minor burn to decrease pain
• Drop Lavender Oil on a cut to stop the bleeding
• Mix several drops of Lavender Oil with V-6 Vegetable Mixing Oil and use topically on eczema and dermatitis
• Alleviate the symptoms of motion sickness
• Place a drop of Lavender Oil on the end of the tongue or around the naval or behind the ears
• To stop a nosebleed, put a drop of Lavender Oil on a tissue and wrap it around a small chip of ice, push the tissue covered ice chip up under the middle of the top lip to the base of the nose and hold as long as comfortable or until the bleeding stops
• Rub a drop of Lavender Oil over the bridge of the nose to unblock tear ducts
• Rub Lavender Oil on dry or chapped skin
• Rub a drop of Lavender Oil on chapped or sunburned lips
• To reduce or minimize the formation of scar tissue, massage Lavender Oil on and around the area
• Rub 2 - 4 drops of Lavender Oil over your armpits to act as a deodorant
• Rub a drop of Lavender Oil between your palms and inhale deeply to help alleviate the symptoms of hay fever
• Rub several drops of Lavender Oil into the scalp to help eliminate dandruff, place a few drops of Lavender Oil on a cotton ball and place in your linen closet to scent the linens and repel moths and insects
• Place a drop of Lavender Oil in your water fountain to scent the air, kill bacteria and prolong the time between cleanings
• Place a few drops of Lavender Oil on a wet cloth and throw into the clothes dryer
• Which will deodorize and freshen your laundry, put a drop of Lavender Oil on a cold sore
• Cold diffuse Lavender Oil to alleviate the symptoms of allergies
• Spritz several drops of Lavender Oil mixed with distilled water on a sunburn to decrease pain
• Drop Lavender Oil on a cut to clean the wound and kill bacteria
• Apply 2-3 drops of Lavender Oil to a rash to stop the itching and heal the skin

RECOMMENDATIONS:
Always wash and rinse your hands thoroughly, before and after the use of therapeutic-grade essential oils, also avoid contact with your eyes. Keep therapeutic-grade essential oils out of the reach of children.

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Is it safe to put a drop of pure lavender oil in my natural ear drops?

I think it would sooth my irritated ear and I want to try it out.

I wouldn't mess around with lavender in your ears. Ears are extremely complex and sensitive organs and you could easily be damaging them by putting lavender oil in your ear canal. Don't put anything but medicated ear drops directly into your ear without speaking to a health professional first, unless you want to go deaf/cause some serious damage.

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You might think that massage therapy is a luxury item that has few benefits other than the pleasure you receive during the treatment? If you think this, you are absolutely wrong. There are a great number of benefits to massage therapy. Keep reading this article and you might be convinced to get a massage more often.

One big advantage to a massage is stress relief. Stress is probably the most common reason why people get massages. Your muscles hold a great deal of tension. Tension that is released during a massage. The stress relieved does not come back as soon as the massage is over, there is a long lasting effect. Massage also has a positive effect on blood pressure.

Another benefit of massage therapy is for muscle pain. Athletes in particular get sports massages often to relieve sore muscles and to promote healing of injuries. Sports massage helps to break up scar tissue and stretches and soothes sore muscles. It can help an athlete out when he is trying to reach that next level of fitness and it can help out the average person who has just pushed themselves too hard.

A third reason to get a massage is to treat depression. Depression has a number of different causes. Not all of these causes are helped by massage but a number of these causes are addressed by massage therapy. Stress, tension, high blood pressure and more causes of depression are alleviated during a session. In addition, the pleasure given by a massage releases endorphins. Endorphins make you feel good and give you a sense of well being.

As you can see massage therapy has a number of benefits. There are more but this gives you a general idea. If you think massage might benefit you, it probably will. You should contact a massage therapist in your area and make an appointment.

Find professional massage therapists at the authors website on massage therapy.

Will this make a good gift for my granma ? She has back pain?

http://www.upirate.com/Homedics-Back-Massager-with-Heat-sale-2999-lists-for-5999-p41.html

i have one of those, and i have bad back pain. it doesn't help.

Pink Grapefruit has a fresh and fruity aroma. It is great for helping to boost your self-esteem as well. In fact, this is usually an ingredient in anti-cellulite products. This is great to help control your sweet tooth.

Sweet Orange is another essential oil that is great for weight loss. It helps to improve your circulatory and lymphatic systems. Use this as a massage oil to help relieve your sore muscles after you exercise.

Lemon oil is another great oil to use. It helps to speed up your metabolism. The lemon aroma has a positive effect on the brain that stimulates your metabolism. Using this in a diffuser is a great aromatherapy that will help reduce the cravings you may have for sweets. As massage oil it will help to stimulate your lymph circulation as well as you blood circulation to help cleanse you body thus assisting in your weight loss.

Essential oils are great in a diffuser to use as aromatherapy. Or you can also put it with carrier oil and create a massage oil to use. Always be sure to mix it with a carrier oil before using essential oils on the skin. Never put pure essential oils on your skin and never ingest essential oils. Also, be sure to get quality high-grade oils - certified organic essential oils are best.

For inhalation, you want to put only 1-3 drops onto a tissue and inhale it for 45 seconds right before you eat to help reduce your food cravings. 1-3 drops goes a long way....less is better when it comes to essential oils. You want to breath it in slowly and try to relax letting go of stress and tension - do this around 5 times. This is great to do right before you go food shopping so that you will not buy too many snack foods.

Using hCG is also a way to loose weight quickly. You can buy hCG online conveniently. hCG stands for Human Choriogonadotropin, the hormone produced by pregnant women in the early stages of pregnancy. A small, daily hCG injection (approx. 125 IU to 200 IU) may result in a weight loss of 1 to 2 lbs per day, and often more, when accompanied by a very low calorie diet of approximately 500 calories.

Author Kim Green has had great success losing weight by following the hCG diet protocol - you can buy hCG online easily and safely.

Just Google pedicure stones. Here's one.

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Prepare for a luxurious experience massage with this hot stone massage kit basalt hot stones are tools of the trade for hot stone massage therapists massage tools are cured and hand-polished for the highest quality hot stone massage therapy increases circulation, facilitates maximum blood for optimum body functioning, increases cell metabolism, thereby increasing the rate at which the body processes nutrients and toxins, increases lymphatic function, increasing detoxification, cleansing and elimination, deep relaxation of muscles helps to alleviate stress and tension creates a feeling of balance and harmony, gives you a deeper and longer-lasting sense of relaxation, basalt stone is an actual stone produced from volcanic eruptions, practitioners of hot stone massage prefer these ancient stones because of their heat-retaining and energizing properties, basalt retains heat for up to 45 minutes in larger stones, set includes 20 hand-picked massage stones, four large stones four (4) medium stones (two for the upper area of the feet, two for arch of the feet)four (4) small stones (two for the heel, two for the sole)eight (8) toe stones, packed in a blue velvet bag.

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Swedish, shiatsu, Thai, reflexology, aromatherapy, Reiki, Ayurvedic, acupressure, acupuncture, Tui Na, Trigger Point-the list can go on and on. With the vast array of massage styles there is, it is mind boggling to know which of these is most suitable for you. With so much information to go through, it will stress you out trying to figure out which kind to select.

Hot stone massage which uses heated basalt stones to relax the body and release muscular tension, has fast become one of the most popular massage techniques there is. To save you from the headache of studying each kind of massage style, here are the top reasons why hot stone therapy is the way to go:

• It can help with a wide variety of health conditions. Some of these include arthritis, fibromyalgia, muscular pain, headaches, carpal tunnel pain, back problems, runners cramps, sciatic pain, plantar fasciatis, and many others.
• It helps improve blood circulation and increase oxygen in the body.
• It is a wonderful break from your hectic lifestyle which gives you relief from stress and brings you relaxation like no other. For a couple of minutes, you will be taken to a wonderful and peaceful place where no office work, traffic jams, or household chores will bother you.
• It is ideal for people who are self-conscious about letting other people touch their body. Compared with other massage styles, in this kind there is minimal skin contact from the therapist since most of the work is being done by the hot stones.
• It does wonders in loosening up tight and sore muscles.
• It can boost your immune function.
• It is a natural process that does not entail any use of synthetic chemicals.
• It can reenergize you physically. After a session, you'll feel that vigor you haven't felt in years.
• It is affordable. You can receive a hot stone massage for as low as $50.
• It won't take too much of your time. It's just 60 to 90 minutes per session.
• It's not painful unlike other massage styles which will leave you sore after.
• It's widely available. Many local day spas offer hot stone therapies.
• You can do it in the comfort of your own home. You can buy hot stones and other massage equipment online or at department stores.
• It can help make you sleep better.
• It is a nice gift you can give yourself which you truly deserve after working so hard each day.
• It reduces anxiety and can help you cope with depression. A hot stone therapy can certainly give your spirit a lift when you're feeling down.
• It can satisfy your craving for nurturing touch. It's only human to long for another human's touch but since you can't always reach for someone to hug or you can't always have intimate moments with your husband and cuddly moments with your kids, a hot stone massage can be a great alternative.

What's not to love about a hot stone massage? Its relaxing and therapeutic benefits are more than enough reasons for you to experience it for yourself.

Chris Turley is a director of a hot stone supply company. Learn more about hot stones by taking a tour on his site at www.tirmassagestone.com.