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When autumn themed Pinterest boards fill my news feed, I know it’s time. Pumpkin time.

As you fall back into cooler weather there’s no doubt your skin needs a little tender love and care. Days of sun filled fun have likely left your complexion begging for more. If sun spots, unevenness, and a lackluster glow are unwelcome accessories with your fall wardrobe; pumpkin’s benefits could be your spa day dream-come-true.

Ladies, it’s time to get our glow back. Say goodbye to the parched skin of summer with Rhonda Allison’s Pumpkin Skincare products.

Skincare goddess Rhonda Allison has been known to create some amazing products. To know her products – are to love them. So when news of a pumpkin line reached our ears, we we’re immediately on board. Plus, this unlikely fruit adds some seriously good benefits to your skin.

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Is happiness just a massage away?

A monthly massage is one of the best ways to decrease the stress hormone cortisol and increase your feel–good neurotransmitters dopamine and serotonin.

Visiting a Day Spa with experienced therapists will allow complete focus on your comfort and relaxation. Treatment beds should include warmers, extra soft padding, memory foam face cradles, making your atmosphere an oasis of tranquility. Bonus points for spa’s like this one that offer heated herbal pads to ease tense muscles, and a premium massage cream with shea butter and vitamin E used to hydrate the skin.

This will lead to increased immune system activity, improved mood and overall happiness, a win-win!

The AMTA found that 62% of doctors or health care providers strongly recommended a monthly rub down. These recommendations came from 53% of physicians, 42% of Chiropractors, and 41% of physical therapist. Whether you’re looking for mental or therapeutic relief, many day spas offer a variety of services to meet your needs.

Here are 25 surprising health benefits of massage:

 

  1. Relaxes the body
  2. Reduces anxiety
  3. Reduces mental stress
  4. Calms the nervous system
  5. Decreases lower back pain
  6. Promotes quality sleep
  7. Lowers blood pressure
  8. Ease symptoms of depression
  9. Improves productivity
  10. Reduces heart rate
  11. Induces mental relaxation
  12. Slows respiration
  13. Stretches connective tissue
  14. Reduces Chronic Pain
  15. Improves balance
  16. Relieves tired and aching muscles
  17. Improves muscle tone
  18. Relieves cramped muscles
  19. Speeds recovery from injury
  20. Reduces tension headaches
  21. Increases blood and lymphatic circulation
  22. Speeds elimination of metabolic waste
  23. Increases range of motion
  24. Improves posture
  25. Improves skin tone

To learn more about the right massage for you click HERE.

Written by: Courtney Mouton

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We all experience muscle pain at some point because of physical, mental or emotional stress as well as repetitive motion. If we’re lucky, the soreness works itself out in a couple of days and things get back to normal. But occasionally we are plagued by recurring bouts of discomfort that persist for long periods of time. If this occurs you may be suffering from a condition known as myofascial pain syndrome (mps) caused by multiple areas of tenderness within a muscle and the fascia surrounding that muscle.

Fascia, or soft tissue, envelopes virtually everything in your body. Myofascia refers to the specific tissue that covers your muscles, and it tears and adheres together when it is stressed. These small knots or trigger points prevent your muscles from working well resulting in stiffness, reduction in range of motion, tenderness, and pain. Trigger points are thought to be a major factor in headaches and neck and low back pain. The clinical experience of therapists and physicians indicates that most common aches and pains are caused by trigger points.

One treatment regimen provides almost instant relief from pain and discomfort. A combination of trigger point / myofascial release therapy eases the source of pain. Significant decrease in pain is achieved after just one treatment. Received on a regular basis, this therapy naturally manages pain and stress from chronic injuries. Once these trigger points are relieved, muscles relax, range of motion is improved or restored, and tenderness subsides. Abnormal motion and movement can also be corrected by restoring the natural mechanics of the muscle.

Schedule an appointment soon with a massage therapist certified in trigger point / myofascial release treatments. You will be amazed at the immediate results realized with this therapy.

We’ve all heard the old adage “ Mother knows best.” It is reassuring to know that Mother Nature, in her wisdom, provides us with a whole array of wonderful and natural tools that can aid in our journey to more vibrant lifestyles. Now “vibrant” may mean different things to different people, but most would agree that a healthy, intimate relationship with our partner is certainly key to our enjoyment of life. Unfortunately, lack of interest in intimacy can be caused by physical or mental stress, depression, anxiety, lack of proper nutrition, etc. All these conditions are a part of daily life today. So what helps to raise our libido? It’s all about body temperature, and that’s where Mother Nature can help.

The most important gift you can give your partner is intimate time together. It strengthens the bond between you. Most people would agree that a healthy, intimate relationship with our partner is certainly key to our enjoyment of life. Unfortunately, lack of interest in intimacy can be caused by physical or mental stress, depression, anxiety, lack of proper nutrition, etc. All these conditions are a part of daily life today. So what helps to raise our libido? It’s all about body temperature.
Once the ideal body temperature is reached, the sensual properties of essential oils can set the mood for a dreamy date night out or an intimate evening at home. You’ve heard the word “aphrodisiac”.Use these oils in a massage or a hot bath. Better yet, experience their aphrodisiac qualities together in an intimate couples massage. Rekindle the fire with help from Mother Nature and enjoy a more vibrant relationship.

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 larger. Persistently high levels of this hormone will increase belly fat in particular.

So how do we reduce the amount of anxiety we live with on the road to our thinner, healthier bodies? There are breathing and relaxation techniques we can learn. Once we have mastered these simple steps, we can relax in as little as 30 seconds. These simple steps can be performed as many times a day as needed. Also, take advantage of the benefits massage therapy can provide. Massage lowers cortisol and adrenaline levels in the blood, and helps curb our appetite. Additionally, the level of the “feel good” hormones, serotonin, and dopamine, increase as a result of massage therapy.

At best, the success of diets has been proven to be short term and temporary. Why not explore the possibility of a permanent solution to healthy weight management for yourself? What have you got to lose….except the pounds?

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 been linked to heart disease. Although our body does much of the detoxification process itself through urination, defecation and perspiration, there are things we can do to help facilitate the process. One of the best ways is through a rhythmic massage technique we are proud to offer called MediCupping™.

Our certified MediCupping™ therapists use various sized cups (based on your body’s needs), and a vacuum pump to create suction on the body. Through a series of relaxing and gentle suction and release movements, the tissue is easily lifted apart, renewing blood flow to dehydrated tissue and drawing out toxins, debris and inflammation. This purge enables the body to return to optimal levels of performance and noticeable results are experienced within the first session.

Among the many things MediCupping™ has been proven effective at treating are:

• Fatigue
• Circulatory issues
• Spider veins
• Weight gain
• Chronic pain and inflammation
• Joint pain and immobilization
• High blood pressure
• Anxiety
• Diabetes
• Fibromyalgia
• “Solid bloat”
• Scar tissue

Discover how this relaxing and powerful massage will help restore a sense of balance, physically, mentally and emotionally. Call us today to schedule time for yourself.