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19
Nov
2019
How Paying Attention Can Reduce Stress

Stress & Awareness Lighthouse Massage Madison WINow a days, most people have a long-distance relationship with their bodies. They pay the most attention when they are in pain. But if we try to reduce the disconnect between our minds and our bodies, we can reduce the stress in our lives. Our bodies constantly offer us valuable information in the form of sensations, feelings, and intuition. But we are so busy thinking and digesting all the stimulation outside our bodies that we forget to go inward, to turn down the volume of the world around us, and to turn up the volume on the awareness within us. One of the best tools we have for managing and reducing stress is listening to our body. If you still haven’t found a way to reduce your stress, then consider using cbd products, like cbd water.

Let’s face it, stress happens. It’s part of being human. It requires effort and skill to take care of ourselves in ways that minimize stress, ensure we truly enjoy our free time, and enable us to be fully present in our lives. When we experience stress our brains trigger the release of stress hormones into our bloodstream, you can help the stress with Full Spectrum CBD Tablets. After a stressful situation, it can take anywhere from half an hour to a couple of days to return to a normal resting state. Chronic elevated levels of stress hormones can lead to serious issues, and that’s why we look for relaxation method like fun activities or meditation, and there are also other alternatives like consuming products such as cbd gummies for stress which really help people feel more relaxed and better overall., even getting a CBD Lip Butter can help you. For example, too much cortisol can suppress the immune system, increase blood pressure, decrease libido, produce acne, contribute to obesity, and more.

Learning to Listen

How can we reset our body and return to the desired resting state, free of stress hormones? Awareness is the first step. Our body can give us signs right away that our physiology has changed. Often, our heartbeat and breathing changes; we can feel heat in our body or sweaty palms. Eating and drinking patterns can change when we are stressed. We may feel the fight-or-flight response.

Our body is our best ally. Learning to listen is a practice. And easy way to start is simply to slow down.

Meditation is one great way to slow down. But if that’s not your thing, no worries. There are plenty of other ways to slow down, reset, and recharge your body and nervous system.

Here are a few ideas:

  • Some natural bath products like Epsom salt
  • Journaling
  • Gardening
  • A heartfelt talk with a friend (who is a good listener)
  • Listening to your favorite music, playing music — or singing
  • Hiking somewhere beautiful,
  • Or even taking time to prepare a special meal, if you like to cook

We can slow down just about anything we do so we are doing it more mindfully, with deliberate focus. This is also referred to as awareness.

Explore Simple Ways to Incorporate Mindfulness and a Sense of Ease Into Your Day 

By practicing awareness when we are not stressed, we become better at detecting when stress arrives. When we acknowledge what is happening in our body, we can stop those stress hormones sooner. Movement, exercise, and plenty of water are critical when we are stressed. Shake it off, literally. Shift the state in your body by interrupting the stress pattern so the chemicals stop being produced. Find a way to stop thinking about the stressful event. One helpful way to manage stress is with massage and bodywork. Bodywork supports our body’s natural ability to recover from the stress of being human, and there are so many benefits! In addition to relieving stress, bodywork helps manage headaches and reduce muscle tension.

Checking in to Wellness 

Some people are good at treating their body like a temple, but most of us need practice. We only receive one body in this lifetime, and we don’t need to wait until we are stressed or in pain to take care of it. Instead, we can learn to check in with, rather than check out of, our bodies. Increase the body’s awareness by slowing down, moving, exercising, and including bodywork in your health-care plan. Cheers to wellness!

17
Jul
2016
Aftercare: How to Get the Most Out of Your Massage

Massage Therapy Madison WI AftercareHave you ever wondered how can you extend the benefits of massage in-between sessions?

Here are 11 proven tips to help you do just that!

  • Drink water. It combats dehydration, which has it’s own set of problems. Staying hydrated can ward off headaches, too. Also, coffee doesn’t count as water.  : )
  • Breathe. So simple, yet sometimes hard to remember, make sure you’re not holding your breath. It helps get that oxygen to your muscles to help with repair. Being mindful of your breath can also be useful as a mini-meditation.
  • Move your body. It doesn’t have to be exercise. You don’t even have to sweat or raise your heart rate. Just move your body.
  • Stretch. Keep those muscles open and relaxed for as long as possible. Retrain your body and brain that this is the way you want to feel, open and loose. Gentle stretching works great — no overextending!
  • Strengthen weak muscles. It will help your body work optimally and allow all muscles to do what they were made to do and not compensate for each other. The result is less pain and strain.
  • Use heat or cold. Have a general feeling of achiness or chronic dull pain? Put a hot pack on the tight muscle for a while, or take a hot Epsom salt bath. Tight muscles love heat! Or, if you’re experiencing inflamed tissue that has acute pain or feels like it’s “on fire,” throw some ice on it for 10-15 minutes.
  • Find ways to manage your stress. What makes you smile? What do you look forward to coming home to? Is it walking your dog, petting your cat, listening to music, baking bread, talking to a friend on the phone? Whatever makes you happy — do it — even if it’s only for a few minutes a day. Plan little treats for yourself at the end of each day or each week, so you have something to look forward to.
  • Get some sleep. Real, actual sleep helps your body and mind repair. 
  • Eat healthy food. Get some nutrients in you to repair any damaged tissue we are working on. Whole foods, as opposed to overly processed, are always preferred.
  • Get regular massage. Make sure you don’t go too long withoug a massage. It’s OK to have body work BEFORE your body feels tight, tense or painful. Regular massage can help you sleep better — and who doesn’t like to sleep well?
  • Talk to your doctor: If you aren’t seeing improvements in your condition, or you feel worse, it may be a good idea to check in with your doctor to see if your symptoms are related to something non-muscular based.

I hope these tips help you feel great in-between your massage sessions.

Thank you for visiting Lighthouse Healing Massage Therapy!

7
Nov
2015
The Benefits of Getting a Massage at Lighthouse Healing Massage Therapy

Lighthouse Healing Massage Therapy Madison WI BenefitsIn this blog post, I’d like to share some of the top benefits of working with Lighthouse Healing, as opposed to your typical spa or franchise.

Flexibility with Schedule

Most spas schedule on the hour. I can be flexible. I can schedule you on the half hour, quarter hour, early morning (before the spa opens) or after spa hours. I also schedule time before and after your massage so you can get dressed, ask questions, and just sit for a few minutes before running back into the world.

You Always Get Me …

and not whoever happens to be on the schedule that day. You know I will be the one doing the massage. I know you and your body. I already know that you like the table warmed up, want a bolster under your knees, and hate Enya with a passion. You don’t need to tell me every time we meet that you have chronic pain in your neck and your right knee gives out on occasion.

Personality and Personalization

Yup. I am not a chain or a big box store. I do not do a “one size fits all” kind of massage and I am not your typical massage therapist. I am a little quirky with a big heart and have no problem giving you a hug before you leave.

Accommodating Your Needs 

Don’t like oil? No problem – let’s use cream. Do you hate “spa music” – let’s listen to Depeche Mode or you can bring whatever music helps you relax.. If you are uncomfortable getting completely undressed, we can do reflexology just on your feet, you can leave all of your clothes on and just take off your socks! There are some things I can’t do. If you don’t like draping, well, I can use a sheet instead of a blanket, but draping is a must.

Online Scheduling!

You don’t have to remember to call me during business hours or leave me a voicemail. At 4AM, in your pajamas, you can go online and schedule an appointment.

Thank you for visiting Lighthouse Healing Massage Therapy!