When Stress Builds
You can feel the effects of stress from one single large event, or as a series of small ones accumulate. Even small stressors in your life such as aches and pains, a daily commute or stressful work environment, if sustained or combined with other stressors, can take their toll. Research shows that as stress builds, you may become more susceptible to physical illness, mental and emotional problems, and accidental injuries.
How did you do?
If you answered yes to more than half of the questions in the box, you may want to take steps now to reduce your stress.
Now what? Don't Stress Out
Chronic stress can raise blood pressure, adding to your risk of atherosclerosis, which occurs when plaque from cholesterol builds up in arteries. And research show that for some people, stress might directly increase cholesterol levels. Reduce your stress levels and your blood pressure with therapetic massage therapy and foot reflexology sessions. Your therapist can also instruct you on how to perform diaphragmatic breathing techniques, which can be done anywhere. These breathing techniques produce decreased heart rate almost immediately and you will also be breathing more efficiently, a proven method of reducing tension in the body.
Take a walk, a 5 minute quiet break, a 2 minute stretch break, talk to a friend, all proven methods to reduce your intake of daily stress.
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A Wonderful Father's Day Gift
Help the special dad in your life, erase his pain and discomfort.
A session with us lasts longer than just one day. Dad works so hard all year long... He deserves relaxation and a therapy session that is guaranteed to relieve his aches and pains, leaving him feeling AWESOME! From June 1st through June 19th only, you can purchase an instant gift certificate for a 1 hour session for only $50. One Father's Day certificate allowed per purchase, and one use per customer.
Instant Gift Certificates are on our site. Buy and print, or send immediately. |
Shiatsu Self Massage
Enhances restful sleep, improves mood
The next time you get a headache, try this Shiatsu massage technique to improve your energy and ease your tension. Shiatsu is an ancient Japanese art based on the same philosophy as Acupuncture. Your energy channels can be stimulated by finger pressure. The yellow-colored dots represent the approximate location of the pressure points used to improve your energy flow.
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New Therapist Joining Our Team
We are adding another new therapist to our team: Kellie. Kellie trained in the State of New York in a 1000 hour program. As always, we invite you to sample Kellie's techniques for the "New Therapist Discount Fee" of $50 for a one hour massage starting Tuesday, May 24 and ending July 30, 2011. Call us 302-633-4035 and make your appointment with Kellie today!
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10 Things Women Intend to Do for Themselves...
(and the 10 Things That Happen Instead)
1. Spend an hour soaking in a luxurious bubble bath. (Spend two hours drying the bathroom after giving toddler a bath.)
2. Stay up all night watching a marathon of all your favorite movies. (Fall asleep five minutes into a movie that only those with Y chromosomes find funny.)
3.Salt the popcorn with that special mix of sea salt and extra oil that only you seem to love. (Mix up several different batches seasoned exactly to everyone elses preferences.)
4. Spend Saturday afternoon curled up by the fire reading some cheesy romance book and daydreaming about all sorts of possibilities. (Spend Sunday recovering from the cold you caught while running errands for everyone else during the rain on Saturday.)
5. Get a weekly massage or reflexology session. (Get a weekly migraine.)
6. Hire a cleaning service to help around the house. (Feel the need to have the house in somewhat respectable order before the cleaners are allowed inside.)
7. Leave work at 6:00 p.m. every night to have more time to exercise, to go out with friends, hang out with your family, or just sit on the couch and veg. (Let those last-minute, I-must-stay-and-finish-this-or-the-world-will-end-right-now tasks dictate your schedule on a regular basis.)
8. Take a so-I-know-I'm-a-klutz-but-what-I-really-want-to-do-is-dance class. (Miss more classes than you actually attend because of the latest obligation that comes your way.)
9. Volunteer for a cause that's meaningful to you. (Sacrifice precious sleep time to fulfill the commitment.)
10. Pursue your dreams. (Let your obligations to others take precedence over your obligation to yourself.)
You can't keep doing all of this unless you take care of yourself. Give us a call to schedule your appointment, today. |
Food for Thought
"Our attitudes control our lives. Attitudes are a secret power working 24 hours a day, for good or bad. It is of paramount importance that we know how to harness and control this great force."
— Tom Blandi
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