A hot compress Thai massage needs to be experienced to fully appreciate, understand, and enjoy the health benefits of this wonderfully therapeutic form of massage therapy. And while we can’t all find an authentic Thai massage practitioner hear where we live, or even find a spa offering a Thai compress massage. It’s not too difficult […]
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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
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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
What better way to start the new year than with a new diffuser and some new essential oils to try out? This is my review of the Danau Satu Ionic Nebulizing Diffuser from Utama Spice. I will say now before going into details that it’s a deluxe, high-quality diffuser and I’m very impressed with it!
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Have you been using expired essential oils? Either deliberately or due to not checking or knowing if your oils have expired? If you have been using essential oils for years and have a collection of different oils there is a good chance that some have expired. Most oils do not come with an expiration date,
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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
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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
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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
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Olbas oil was the first essential oil I ever used. My mum used to use it liberally in the winter months to fend off colds, help with sinus issues, as a rub for sore muscles and more. When I started working with essential oils I realized just how powerful and versatile Olbas is. I use
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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
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