Remedy Nature

  One of the best ways to bring a client into a state of relaxation is with heat.  When clients get on my massage table I always have a table warmer on.  Few refuse the inviting warmth no matter what the season and it is always soothing to the body.  Heat not only feels good on sore, tired muscles, it also increases blood flow which helps with inflammation.  It's not always practical to have electric powered gadgets available and sometimes you just need it on areas of the body that are not easily accessible with a standard heating pad, particularly the hands and feet.  My hands and feet are two areas that become tired and sore at the end of a long day.  I found two products that help relieve pain while increasing blood flow and boosting the relaxation sensation without having to plug them in.  PhysioNatural Microwave Safe Therapy Mittens with Flax Seeds https://amzn.to/4i2tRmW I just pop these in the microwave for 2 minutes and slip them over my h...

As a licensed Massage Therapist of 20 years, the repetitive motions of the work have taken its toll on my muscles and joints.  I experience pain and inflammation on a daily basis, especially during the cooler and damp seasons.  I recently purchased this Life Pro BioRemedy Infrared Sauna blanket in an effort to relieve some of those symptoms.  I can honestly say that it has helped tremendously!  I no longer sleep on a heating pad and as an added bonus, I sleep much sounder as well.  Infrared heat is different than a traditional heating pad, which only produces heat to the space around it.  Infrared heat produces heat from the light spectrum and penetrates your body in a more direct way.  Infrared heat is especially good for muscle relaxation, and it can help reduce stress while improving circulation throughout the body.   I started out with shorter sessions, 30 minutes max. and on the lowest setting which is 113 degrees F.  I am increasin...