The Benefits of Healing Touch from an M.D.’s point of view
According to Dr. Julie Chen, touch is extremely important and massage should not be thought of as a luxury. As a massage therapist and a true lover of everything touch-related, it’s so interesting to read a doctor’s ideas on how touch has evolved in the medical environment. Read on…
Lazy Weekend Sugar Scrub
I LOVE baths. I’m a bath product junkie, actually a sucker for any spa product with great packaging. But what I love the most are natural, homemade products that I can make with a few ingredients in my own kitchen — products that are nourishing for my body and so delicious that I could eat them. This simple recipe for a Brown Sugar Scrub is a fantastic body exfoliant that I make all the time for myself and for gifts. I prefer it to salt scrubs that can irritate your... Read The Rest →
Massage Helps Post-Workout
We all know that massage feels good after a workout or, say, a day on the slopes, but now there’s evidence to prove it. Read more…
Music ~ Change Your Mood & Relieve Pain
My husband is a record producer, so music is a big part of our lives. Oftentimes, silence is a big part of our lives, too, because when he comes home from a long day at the studio, the last he wants is to hear is any kind of music blaring at him. My son has inherited my husband’s “sensitive ears” and from an early age, I’ve witnessed how different types of music affect him. While he can listen to loud rock, certain other types of music (such as smooth jazz)... Read The Rest →
The 6-Minute Seduction
Happy Valentine’s Day! Here’s a quick little reflexology routine that you can use in conjunction with the Sexy Love Sox map below. It can be done in just 6 minutes so everyone has the time for it. Have fun! The Six-Minute Seduction — Make small circles with your thumbs each area in the following order: For Him: Solar Plexus Brain Thyroid Neck Stomach Liver Spine Snake & heel area the “Hot Spots” For Her: Solar Plexus Brain Heart Breasts Eyes, Lips, Ears PC Muscles Snake & heel area the “Hot... Read The Rest →
RELAX the Back for Valentine’s Day
Give the gift of a soothing back massage this Valentine’s Day. With one day to go, here are some quick reflexology tips that will give your partner something to smile about. Many people don’t realize the importance of the spine in the well-being of their entire body until something aches. However, pain in the back is not just a physical problem. It’s also a manifestation of anxiety and pressure, as emotional distress often surfaces in the body as chronic back pain. More specifically, emotional stress from relationships often manifests as... Read The Rest →
Chocolate: The Love Drug – RAW
With just two days until Valentine’s Day, I want to share with you the most delicious recipe that I made yesterday for the first time and I’m making again today because IT WAS AMAAAAAZING! Everyone loved it, even the kids. It’s RAW CACAO FUDGE from a totally easy and quick recipe by my friends Mary and Sara of Cooking Thymes Two (www.maryandsara.com). Now, I have to be honest. When I came across this recipe a few weeks ago I was a tad turned off by the idea of eating some... Read The Rest →
Neck Soother – Valentine’s Massage Tip #4
The neck is one of the most sensitive erogenous zones for many of us, so it makes sense to give it some attention. In fact, for centuries in Asia the nape of a woman’s neck has been cherished by men. The Japanese kimono, one of the world’s most recognizable traditional garments, is designed so that the loose collar gives a glimpse of a woman’s neck, which is an erotic symbol in Japan. How Japanese women wear the collar is a symbol of their marital status. Ironically, married women sometimes expose... Read The Rest →
Opening Your Heart – Valentine’s Day Massage Tip #3
The heart is said to be the seat of the soul. It’s the organ in our body that is related to the feeling of joy and its wellbeing is essential to our sexuality, emotional balance and overall physical health. If the heart is not in harmony, people tend to have more relationship and sexual problems. So it’s extremely important to keep this love muscle strong and to establish the intimate connection between the heart and your sexuality. Stimulate this reflex area to improve blood circulation and strengthen your heart. Build... Read The Rest →
Aromatherapy for Valentine’s Day – Top Scents for Men & Women
If you’re thinking about giving your partner a massage (even a 5-minute quickie) for Valentine’s Day this year, think about adding some extra intrigue to your rub with aromatherapy. Aromatherapy is the art of using pure essential oils derived from nature to enhance overall well-being. It’s been used for centuries to relax, soothe, stimulate, and arouse the mind and body. Just a few drops of an essential oil added to lotion or good quality natural oil (such as almond or sesame oil) can nourish the skin, enrich the senses, and soothe... Read The Rest →