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So many people seem to have stuffy noses and sinuses due to colds, flu and allergies right now. I know my daughter does.  Here's a quick tip to get sinus congestion relief instantly! There is a natural way to get some relief... it's reflexology. I have used it many times on my kids when they were just little ones and couldn't sleep due to sinus and nasal congestion. Reflexology is a type of massage that uses reflex points on the feet or hands to help correct problems within the body. The reflex points for the sinuses happen to be on the tips of the toes.  Use your thumb to apply pressure to the tips of the toes massaging in tiny little circles. Concentrate on each toe for about 2 minutes.   Intensify the reflex effect by adding one drop of peppermint essential oil distributed to all the toes before the massage. It smells wonderful and is a great natural decongestant.  Special note: Peppermint essential oil is very potent. It is a good decongestant but d...

Have you ever have a body massage? If not, you really should try one. I had a wonderful body massage on the beach on my last trip to Jamaica. It was done at sunset which made it even nicer!  I made a video of the massage for you and included lots of tips for you to get the most out of a massage. Click here to watch my massage video! Massage is a healing therapeutic treatment which has many health benefits in addition to the whole relaxing aspect of massage. Various techniques such as long and short strokes, kneading, circular motions, pressure and vibration are used to manipulate the skin, muscles, tendons and ligaments. Regular massage treatments provide the most benefit for your body. Try to get one each month. The Benefits of Massage Relaxation The manipulation of soft tissue promotes relaxation, well being and stress reduction. Stress Hormone Reduction The level of the stress hormone cortisol drops during a massage. Less stress gives us better sleep, ...

I have always believed in the healing power of massage. It can do amazing things both physically and mentally. I saw a story about  a woman who lost her voice due to a cold and how it was restored within 15 minutes through a simple massage. Massage is truly healing and amazing! I have posted the link to this wonderful video from abc news for you to see.  http://abcnews.go.com/WNT/video/voice-massage-mother-voice-back-functional-dysphonia-vocal-chord-13616978 Embrace the Power of Massage!           Have a Beautiful Day!  xo Jill Licensed Cosmetologist,  Esthetician,  Makeup Artist PS: Thanks for using my amazon 💋 As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases at no cost to you. That keeps my blog running and supports the care of animals in need!😸 Click here to visit my latest post  

It snowed again... there is more on the way! It is beautiful but, I hate the cold winter and the cold hands that go along with it!   You could run your hands under hot water to warm them up but water can cause your hands to become dry, dehydrated and chapped especially in the winter. If you do use hot water to warm them, pat them dry and immediately apply a nice thick hand cream. Instead of hot water, do some little exercises that get the blood flowing to the hands. For a fast hand warm up, raise your arms at your side so they are at shoulder height and do large arm circles then, shake your hands down.   You can also raise you arms at your side so they are shoulder height. Then twist back and forth from the waist. This forces the blood to the hands to help warm them up. This is great to do before giving someone a massage.  Cold hands, warm heart...not so good when you give a massage! Try to stay warm!           Have a Beautiful...