Posts Tagged ‘aromatherapy’

Aromatherapy and Massage, an Easy Combination

Friday, December 18th, 2009

We already wrote about the medicinal benefits of aromatherapy, coupled with massage therapy, over a year ago (see post). As it says in that entry, aromatherapy and massage can be used (and has been clinically proven) to reduce stress levels and help the immune system.

But in that entry, we glossed over the fact that making massage oils and aromatherapy oils can be a very easy task. Follow the directions below, and start adding aromatherapy to your chair and table massage sessions. It is a great addition to the many benefits that massage therapy already offers. (more…)

Blow your allergies (and mucus) away with massage

Thursday, September 3rd, 2009

Sniffles. Check. Trash can full of wet tissues. Check. Constant sneezing. Check. Allergy season is always around, dependent on where you live and what kind of allergens you react to. And this can make play, and even work, very tough to accomplish. After all, it’s difficult to focus on anything when you are constantly stopping to blow your nose. Fortunately, massage, especially from a trained massage therapist, can help relieve nasal congestion caused by allergies, allowing your sinuses – and yourself – to relax and breathe easy. (more…)

Aromatherapy and Massage Work Together to Improve Physical and Emotional Health

Friday, November 7th, 2008

Massage combined with aromatherapy can have a significant impact on stress, anxiety and the immune system. Several recent studies have explored whether combining aromatherapy with therapeutic massage can increase the benefits that each have been shown to provide on their own. (more…)