If you want to make your own herbal compress balls to perform a hot compress massage all you need are a few ingredients, a piece of cotton and some string. I’ve listed all the Thai herbal compress ingredients below to make a traditional compress. Along with some ideas for other types of compresses. Traditional Thai […]
One of the wonderful forms of massage therapy I experienced while in Thailand a few years ago was a hot compress ball treatment. Although it’s very popular and easy to find therapists offering this form of therapy in Thailand, it’s still relatively rare in the US as far as I’ve seen. Which is why I […]
Vicks is very effective at relieving the symptoms of coughs, sore throats, stuffy noses, and all the other symptoms that come with colds. One of the best ways to use Vicks is to breathe in the vapor, typically rubbed on your chest or a cloth you can place near your nose to inhale. With wax […]
A Swedish massage will typically take 60 minutes. In my opinion, this is the ideal amount of time and gives the therapist all the time they need to give you a full body massage. It’s not uncommon for sessions to last anywhere between 30-90 minutes though, depending on what work the therapist wants to carry […]
Ventosa massage or cupping therapy as it’s also called is a form of alternative medicine used to treat a range of health issues. So, what is a Ventosa massage exactly? And, is it a form of therapy that can help with the health problems you are having? I can explain this form of therapy in […]
Fragrance oils are great for adding scents to homemade products or just for filling your home with your favorite scent. Fragrance oils are not to be confused with essential oils however, they are two very different types of oil. Diffusers are the item of choice for using essential oils. A question that comes up a […]
If you struggle to get a good night’s sleep and tried a few different things without success – have you tried weighted blankets? The best weighted blankets for adults are designed to provide comfort, stimulate the release of hormones through weight therapy which is known to help with anxiety issues, and might just be exactly […]
So, you have a painful point in your back causing you some discomfort and you’re not sure what it is? Maybe it’s a knot causing this pain, but what does a knot in your back feel like? If you’ve not had one before it’s a reasonable question. There are a number of muscle and tissue […]
You may have heard of a specific technique using essential oils and massage known as the raindrop massage technique. If you want to know more about the Raindrop massage technique and benefits I can explain it in detail as I’ve both performed, and received this form of treatment. As a little background, the Raindrop technique […]
I’ve had a Himalayan Salt Lamp for a few years now. It often piques curiosity from friends, and they often ask, ‘are Himalayan salt lamps safe?’ I leave mine on 24/7 and I’ve never considered there to be any risks at all. There are two ways of looking at this question however…. Are Himalayan Salt […]
