Pregnancy Massage

Being pregnant can obviously be a very stressful time, and massage can be an effective way of dealing with this stress. Some of the benefits of pregnancy massage include relief from muscle cramps & spasms, increase in circulation (which can reduce swelling), or relieving stress on weight-bearing joints, along with the standard psychological benefits of receiving a massage. It has also been found that massage can improve the outcome of labour, and reduce pain during labour. Massaging the mother also has positive effects for the baby - reducing stress is generally good for the baby, as stress affects a wide variety of systems in the body, many of which directly effect a growing child (one study even suggested that stress during the early stages of a pregnancy could effect the gender of the child!).

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Aching Muscles

If you have sore or aching muscles, the solution might be rubbing an essential oil into them. These concentrated oils have many uses, one of which is an amazing effects in curing muscle pain. This article will tell you how to make a blend of essential oils to use for muscle pain.
The term essential oil refers to any concentrated, hydrophobic oil which contains extracts from aromatic herbs or plants. They are ‘essential’ in that the carry the scent of the plant, and are generally extracted by the process of distillation (the raw plant material is exposed to steam, turning the plant to vapor, which is then collected in liquid form). They have been around for a long time, and are used in perfumes, cosmetics, flavoring for food and drink, and a ranged of other products, as well as aromatherapy, for which their popularity has increased in recent years.
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Healing Crystals

Crystal healing is the belief that certain crystal (also known as charmstones) have metaphysical energies in them which can be used to heal the body and soul. While this idea is not accepted by most modern scientists, the art of using crystals for healing and other purposes has been practiced throughout history. Native American and Australian Aboriginal, the Shalagram and Lingam traditions in Hinduism, and others have used these stones. In modern times they have been popular with the New Age movement.

One theory behind crystal healing is that certain crystals vibrate energy at a particular rate, which, when put near the body, change the bodies aura and vibrational rate to correspond with that of the crystal. Crystals can be worn around the neck, or held next to the skin, or just carried on the person. A more advanced approach is to place stones or crystals along energy meridians and chakras. Read the rest of this entry »