Has the pressure of the day caused your neck to feel stiff and ache? Why not try massage to help reduce the swelling, relax muscles, relieve the pain, and just help you feel better all around?
Massage will not only help you to physically feel better, it will also help you to emotionally feel better by helping you to relax and get rid of stress. Massage will not only to help with sore muscles, but it stimulates nerves, releases stress in your muscles, and increases your blood flow. Why not give yourself a nice soothing neck massage
Massage helps by working the soft tissues of your body including the muscles, ligaments, and tendons. It is effective for helping to improve muscle tone. When massage is done right, it not only helps the muscles, but it also reaches the muscles deep within your body and can even help the organs.
The great thing about massage is that it stimulates blood circulation and removes dead skin. Facial massage is a great way to give your face a lift, increase color and smooth out your skin to look better. Why not give yourself a nice facial massage today and see how much better you will feel?
Facial Massage
Drop a small amount of massage oil onto your index fingers lubricate them well. Start in the center of your forehead and gently slide your fingers of both hands outwards. Next, start at the center of your nose and rub gently outwards across your eyes, cheeks and lips.
Slide the fingers of both hands gently in opposite directions across your forehead, starting from the center Stroke the contours of your face from the center outwards. Next, stroke below your eyes, along your cheeks, covering your nose and lips.
Now tap along the jaw line and under your jaw with flat fingers continue to tap. Do this for about 30 seconds. Be careful to not get the oil in your eyes or mouth.
Headache (Hormonal) Formula
This aromatherapy formula is good for the stress and tension associated with menstrual cramps or PMS.
- Chamomile Roman essential oil–2 drops
- Chamomile Blue essential oil –2 drops
- Geranium essential oil–4 drops
- Myrtle essential oil–2 drops
- Nutmeg essential oil–1 drop
- Sage essential oil–3 drops
- Spearmint essential oil–1 drop
Dilute in 1 oz carrier oil.
Massaging The Scalp
For headaches, slide the fingertips through hair, starting at the temples. Press gently and rotate to loosen scalp Slide fingers to the top of head and back to the back of the head.
Finish, slowly rotating fingertips around the front hairline. Repeat the process for two to three minutes, as time allows.
By giving yourself a massage or having somebody else give you a massage you will improve your circulation and make your muscles healthier.
I personally have really benefited from therapeutic massage. Not only has it helped my stress but also has given me relief from lymphedema issues.
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For headaches, slide the fingertips through hair, starting at the temples. Press gently and rotate to loosen scalp Slide fingers to the top of head and back to the back of the head.