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The positive impact that stress management has on your health is well worth the effort! Many people depend on massage therapy to work out their aches and pains and to bring them to a state of relaxation. During this Covid-19 era there has been a heightened sense of anxiety and stress and a lack of ability to continue our normal routines of self care that we desire and that we need. As we've discussed in past articles, there are multiple ways to self-massage to calm muscle tension. Although nothing compares to the hands and skills of  a professional body-worker, some relief can be found through self-massage care. As you break out the tennis balls and foam rollers to work out your knots, don't neglect the importance that mindful relaxation has on your health. The benefits are bountiful and lasting! Some mistakenly understand the pursuit of relaxation practices, including massage therapy, to be only a thing of luxury, something that is decadent, a treat to be h...

The Benefits of Lavender The Most Versatile of all Essential Oils 1)  Fragrance is calming, relaxing and balancing - both physically and emotionally Rub 2 - 3 drops of lavender oil in your cupped palms then inhale the scent to calm the mind Rub on your feet, temples, wrists Use in a diffuser 2)  Cleanse cuts, bruises and skin irritations To stop bleeding, clean wounds and kill bacteria 3)  Sleep aid Rub a drop of lavender oil on your palms and smooth on your pillow Use in a diffuser 4) Insect bite / Bee sting To stop itching and reduce swelling 5) Minor burns To decrease pain, redness and swelling 6) Eczema / Dermatitis Mix several drops of lavender oil with  coconut oil and use topically on eczema and dermatitis. 7) Nausea or motion sickness Place a drop of lavender oil on end of tongue, around the navel or behind the ears. 8) Dry or chapped skin and chapped or sunburned lips 9) Dandruff Rub a few dr...