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The responsibilities of life, family and work can create intense pressures that may cause an individual to experience physical manifestations of stress. Sometimes these symptoms show up as body discomforts, fatigue, headaches and muscle pains. Treatments such as acupuncture, deep tissue massage, hot stone therapy or the application of an aromatic spa neck wrap are some of the more common ways one may seek relief.
Meditation and yoga are two very popular activities commonly used to relieve stress and allow a person to relax more efficiently. Some individuals prefer more specialized treatments such as professionally administered acupuncture or massages which effectively alleviate the physical manifestations and allow the mind to release emotional pressures. Other methods like aromatherapy or the application of deep heat or intense cold are also utilized.
Aromatherapy is a technique in which one uses certain smells to trigger various emotions in a individual, or to influence their mood. The most effective results are achieved by eliciting the fragrances from natural substances like sage, roses, lavender and herbs and spices with strong aromatic properties. The right scents can be most comforting to the mind and the soul.
A very common method used to relieve tension and soreness in the muscles is the direct application of cold or heat. Tightness relaxes and pain dulls as the temperatures penetrate the skin and seep deep into the tissues. Physical rehabilitation centers, sports doctors and spas often utilize this technique for clients and patients recovering from injuries or surgeries.
On their own, both the practices of aromatherapy and temperature application are very effective. A combination of these two therapies is often used by relaxation specialists as well as doctors and physical rehabilitation professionals. Variations on the products that incorporate the dual methods are available in the commercial market and are designed to allow a person to experience the benefits practically anywhere, including their homes, while working or even in the car if so desired.
Soft, flexible tubular or horseshoe shaped hollow formations are the most commonly used delivery method for this therapy. Made of breathable fabrics, the casings are filled with temperature retaining substances such as buckwheat hulls, wheat pods, or flax and grape seeds. Aromatic herbs, spices and plants, including rosemary, sage, roses and lavender are often added so that they can release their pleasant and relaxing fragrances.
To incite certain feelings or to encourage a particular mood, carefully constructed blends of spices, herbs and plants are mixed together to please the olfactory senses and inducing relaxation. Placing the compress in the freezer overnight or in the microwave for a couple of minutes allow the temperature to be absorbed into the filler substances so that it can be released into the body slowly for up to an hour. The hot and cold carry the aromas with them as they leave the bulk matter.
These items are most commonly meant to be draped over the shoulders, resting against the back and encompassing the base of the skull, though their aromatic and deep penetrating properties are also beneficial to the ankles, elbows and knees as well. This is a soothing therapy for conditions such as insomnia, tension, muscle cramps and both the emotional and physical effects of stress. The body and the mind are calmed by the temperatures and smells, promoting rejuvenation and relaxation.
Meditation and yoga are two very popular activities commonly used to relieve stress and allow a person to relax more efficiently. Some individuals prefer more specialized treatments such as professionally administered acupuncture or massages which effectively alleviate the physical manifestations and allow the mind to release emotional pressures. Other methods like aromatherapy or the application of deep heat or intense cold are also utilized.
Aromatherapy is a technique in which one uses certain smells to trigger various emotions in a individual, or to influence their mood. The most effective results are achieved by eliciting the fragrances from natural substances like sage, roses, lavender and herbs and spices with strong aromatic properties. The right scents can be most comforting to the mind and the soul.
A very common method used to relieve tension and soreness in the muscles is the direct application of cold or heat. Tightness relaxes and pain dulls as the temperatures penetrate the skin and seep deep into the tissues. Physical rehabilitation centers, sports doctors and spas often utilize this technique for clients and patients recovering from injuries or surgeries.
On their own, both the practices of aromatherapy and temperature application are very effective. A combination of these two therapies is often used by relaxation specialists as well as doctors and physical rehabilitation professionals. Variations on the products that incorporate the dual methods are available in the commercial market and are designed to allow a person to experience the benefits practically anywhere, including their homes, while working or even in the car if so desired.
Soft, flexible tubular or horseshoe shaped hollow formations are the most commonly used delivery method for this therapy. Made of breathable fabrics, the casings are filled with temperature retaining substances such as buckwheat hulls, wheat pods, or flax and grape seeds. Aromatic herbs, spices and plants, including rosemary, sage, roses and lavender are often added so that they can release their pleasant and relaxing fragrances.
To incite certain feelings or to encourage a particular mood, carefully constructed blends of spices, herbs and plants are mixed together to please the olfactory senses and inducing relaxation. Placing the compress in the freezer overnight or in the microwave for a couple of minutes allow the temperature to be absorbed into the filler substances so that it can be released into the body slowly for up to an hour. The hot and cold carry the aromas with them as they leave the bulk matter.
These items are most commonly meant to be draped over the shoulders, resting against the back and encompassing the base of the skull, though their aromatic and deep penetrating properties are also beneficial to the ankles, elbows and knees as well. This is a soothing therapy for conditions such as insomnia, tension, muscle cramps and both the emotional and physical effects of stress. The body and the mind are calmed by the temperatures and smells, promoting rejuvenation and relaxation.
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