Tuesday, December 30, 2008

A Shiatsu Massage Chair Gives a Full Body Massage at Home

By Steve Esquire

Do you come home tired or perhaps a little stressed? Maybe after one of those long days at work? Relaxing would be nice option. Or even better, I could use a massage. Where is my personal masseuse when I need her? Well, that would be a nice option. But wait, there is another option: A shiatsu massage chair. If I had one at home, I would not have to make an appointment. I could just come home, sit down, lean it back, bring my feet up and push start. Oh yes, my worries are melting away.

With the advance of electronics and mechanical systems and our increased knowledge of massage therapy has culminated into the massage chair of today. Certainly, shiatsu massage chairs have come a long way. There are robotic chairs that are capable of massaging almost all parts of your body. These shiatsu loungers can massage your back, shoulders, neck, buttocks, thighs, calves, feet, arms and hands. You can massage techniques ranging from a Shiatsu massage, Swedish massage or even a Deep Tissue massage. The premier massage chairs have advanced technology to replicate the most beneficial massage techniques performed by masseuses. Many massage therapy techniques have specific applications to improve your health and wellness.

If you need total relaxation, try the Montage Elite massage chair by Omega Massage, Inc. The Montage delivers a full body massage with its advanced technology. Enjoy the sophisticated luxury of the Montage Elite with its full body heat with individual heat controls for the seat, chair back, and the footrest. Music is a great inducer of relaxation, with the Montage, download your music to USB stick and plug it into its MP3 player and headphones. One can even synchronize the massage movements to the rhythm of your music. On your feet all day and need a foot massage? The Montage Elite delivers a reflexology foot massage in the footrest. How about a massage chair that can stretch out your lower body? The Montage Elite has a lower body traction function that stretches your body from the hips to your feet. You will be a new person after using this shiatsu massage chair.

The massage chair industry has major competitors such as Sanyo and Panasonic. Both companies have introduced technologies from their electronic divisions intomassage chairs. Sanyo built lie detectory technology into its HEC-DR7700K massage recliner. This technology is used to find stress points in your back and then tailors the massage to relieve those areas. Sanyo uses its GK roller system which uses a thumb-like roller to extend out around your neck and shoulders. If your looking for a delightfully invigorating massage, the Sanyo HEC-DR7700K shiatsu massage chair may be for you.

Panasonic introduced its EP-3222 shiatsu recliner. The EP-3222 utilizes the Swede-Atsu massage system developed by Panasonic. The Swede-Atsu combines aspects of both Swedish and Shiatsu massage therapies. Panasonic incorporates an air compression massage system to provide a full body massage. The air compression massage system has airbags built into the seat and footrest to massage the lowe body. The rollers of the EP-3222 simulates the motions of an expert masseuse. The EP-3222 shiatsu lounger memorizes the settings for 3 different users. Technology that can learn what I like, now that is a plus.

These shiatsu massage chairs gets more realistic with each technology advance to simulating a human masseuse. The best massage chairs have integrated multiple capabilities to satisfy your most demanding needs. These chairs come with advanced remote controls which allow you to manually control almost all aspects of the massage functions. You can concentrate in a given area or let it give you a full body massage.

There is a wide variety of massage chairs with many different features. You should take your time and educate yourself. It is important to know what types of massage therapy would be good for you. If you can, get out and try some massage chairs. Be sure the chair is comfortable to sit in. Try chairs from different massage chair brands. Invest a little time upfront to really find what is suitable for your needs. A shiatsu massage chair is an investment in your health and relaxation. Find the right chair for your needs. Then you can enjoy a full body massage in the privacy and comfort of your home. - 16650

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Easy Steps to Stress Management

By Patrick Glancy, BCH

Now is the only time that is important. Many people get caught up in their day to day lives and focus on the future which can bring about anxiety or stress. Stress can cause many problems such as concentration issues, lack of good judgment, negativity and lack of productivity. The best way to combat these feelings of stress is through relaxation. Relaxation plays in a key roll in leading a healthy happy life. Relaxation takes as little as ten minutes a day and can be as simple as breathing exercises, or as challenging as a kick boxing class, the choice is yours.

Work, marriage and money are just a few things which can cause stress in peoples day to day lives. Often people get so busy and think they have no time to relax. They can also be fooled into thinking that they need to do something extreme or go someplace such as going on vacation to relax. These people are mistaken, relaxation can happen at home, in the office or while driving. The key is to train the mind to relax.

Finding the best method can be the hardest challenge on your road to relaxation. First you need to decide what sorts of things you enjoy. It could be a range of things such as surfing the web, reading, meditating or walking.

Something simple like watching TV, listening to music, surfing the web and reading offer a break from regular day to day situations. Books can create a world completely different from your own as can a good movie or song. Each of these activities help your mind escape into a visually exciting place.

Meditation can help you learn to control your body's reaction to stress through reflection and deep breathing exercises. These techniques must be learned and practiced regularly to insure maximum results. You can achieve full relaxation through ten minutes of meditation, and most people have ten minutes to spare in their busy lives.

Other people prefer to hit the gym to relax. Some like to run, walk or lift weights. Others might prefer a cycling, kick boxing or tai chi class. Running and walking burn off excessive built up energy, however not everyone wants to run a marathon. For them there are other sorts of classes which sole purpose is relaxation such as yoga. Many people choose to skip the classes and gym all together and simply walk their dogs in the park.

Your body will tell you what it likes and what it doesn't like, you just need to learn to listen. Take note of what worked and what didn't while you were practicing different relaxing techniques. If one doesn't work don't be afraid to try a different approach. Make sure to keep yourself motivated by reminding yourself you will be healthier and happier in the end and think how nice it is to do something enjoyable.

Learning something new is always a challenge however once you get the hang of it, it is like riding a bike, your body won't forget how. It is important to find an activity which you enjoy and know you will stick with, but you must make a conscious effort to remind and train your body to relax while performing this task. It may take time, but in the end the rewards will be worth it. - 16650

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Applications For Aromatherapy Remedies

By Ferdinand Mekinsy

Recently, the field of aromatherapy has extended to the manufacturing of different products for the general household freshening or as bug repellent elements. Currently, essential oils are also widely used in the design of cosmetic products such as perfumes, soaps, facial toners and lotions; the natural components make the products a lot more reliable and safer to use.

Aromatherapy candles are suitable for the soothing of headaches, the calming of the irritated sinus or in the treatment of asthma and allergy symptoms. Moreover, natural fragrances have great tension and anxiety releasing properties with applications in every day life. The blends of essential oils are not restricted to the making of aromatherapy candles, they are also included in the composition of soaps, sprays, body lotions and bath salts. Simple natural treatments, this is the motto that best describes the extensive application of aromatherapy candles by people all over the world. How do aromatherapy candles work and how good are they for one's health?

The greatest applications for aromatherapy remedies are those that aim at improving nervous conditions like high irritability, sleeplessness, concentration deficiencies and the like. Depending on how severe the problem is, more or less intense aromatherapy remedies can be used but only at the recommendation of an expert. Thus, candles and herbal bath salts can improve the mood and allow one to develop the relaxation state necessary for a good night' rest. More severe conditions involve the controlled exposure to more complex aromatherapy remedies preferably in a therapeutic professional environment.

Mention must be made that aromatherapy for depression is very often misconstrued and conducted improperly or superficially. Using essential oils at home could be a true relief, however you should also consider the instructions or the recommendations of the therapist; the best results in the use of aromatherapy for depression treatment have been registered with the practice in an organized professional environment. Thus, the therapist has a direct control of the session and the exposure to more concentrated doses of volatile oils triggers a better response on the part of the nervous system. The inhalation of the extracts is often gradual and closely supervised so that no side effects may surface.

Aromatherapy soy candles are made of one hundred percent pure soy wax that ensures a clean-burning period without any dripping or soot formation. Quality aromatherapy soy candles include only herbal colorants, which implies that the shades of green, rose, yellow or blue are the result of mixing natural pigments extracted from various herbs. Nevertheless, the element that distinguishes these candles from scented products is the all natural presence of essential oils in the composition. Here are a few features of aromatherapy soy candles that you should consider before making a purchase; yet, the products will very much speak for themselves once you try them for yourself.

The ways of procuring essential oils are closely connected with the variety of aromatherapy recipes. Even when made from the same plant, the oils vary in terms of concentration and properties. To start from a basic example, keep in mind the fact that the essential oils can be extracted from blossoms, roots, wood or from the entire plant. The creation of the aromatherapy recipes is just the beginning of a process that starts with the distillation, the maceration, the pressing or the solvent extraction of the essential oils. The specificity of one recipe or another will thus depend on the manufacturing of the essential oils too. - 16650

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The Origins of Joint Pain and the Many Treatments Available

By Steven Griggs

Joint pain can be a minor discomfort or a major disabling pain. Knowing the cause is the first element of finding a way to treat it. There are many different causes of joint pain injury, over use, infection, and arthritis, are just a few of the possible causes.

Joint pain is quite common among adults particularly in people that are in their mid 40s and over. There are a lot of people that have creaking in their knees or hips and other joints. This may not necessarily be a result of growing older, but it could be arthritis or another cause. The best known treatment for joint pain is exercise, believe it or not. It helps to limber the joints and keep them flexible. Medications like ibuprophen or aspirin are also often prescribed.

If you have had the joint pain for more than a week, or it is accompanied by a fever, you need to consult your physician. Tests may include taking blood samples, x-rays, or ultrasounds among other things. Once the cause is found a treatment plan will be implemented by your doctor.

Most treatments will include something to reduce your pain. Antibiotic therapy will be included if you have an infection, physical therapy may also be a part of your treatment plan, as well as exercise to keep your joint limber. There are other medications that might be used as well depending on the cause of your pain.

Arthritis is also a major cause of joint pain, especially in people older than 45. Arthritis can be caused by several things including overuse of the joint, sports injuries, and deterioration of the joints due to aging. There are treatments that can help or turn around the damage and pain that have been caused. Your doctor will prescribe your treatment plan. Some things you can expect might include physical therapy, pain medication, surgery, or even total loss of use in that joint (this is rare).

If an infection is present then you will probably be put on antibiotics, and other medications to treat this. You will also be given pain medications to help you with the pain until the infection subsides. If it is due to a disease, the disease will be treated with medications and you will be given something to help with the pain as well. If you have an injury, that will be treated and physical therapy will also possibly be ordered to help you to gain back your range of motion.

No matter the cause of you pain or how you decide to treat it, getting treatment is the most important thing you can do to help your pain, and stop loss of mobility. - 16650

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Waist Cincher - Curse or Blessing?

By Salisha R. Marshall

Are you thinking about adding a waist cincher to your wardrobe? Women who have curves have rediscovered the waist cincher because of the increasing popularity induced by Hollywood. It simply tucks your tummy away. Think of a comfy belt that smoothes out problem areas.

A woman can wear a waist cincher under her clothes to achieve a nice hourglass figure. The modern garment is nothing like the uncomfortable tightly drawn cinchers of the past. The waist cinchers produced today can comfortably help raise your bustline while slimming the midsection.

Weight loss is a common objective while wearing a waist cincher. This happens from the increased perspiration and compression. An hourglass figure can be achieved instantly by simply wearing the garment around your upper torso.

This is certainly no magic bullet, however it does exactly what it is supposed to do. It takes what you have and simply enhances it. Since most women don't have a tall slender build like a runway model, shape enhancement is here to stay.

We all want to look fabulous, and these garments can actually help us in the process.Why even think about surgery that is dangerous when there are healthy alternatives. Recently, many of Hollywood's celebrities have been seen looking fashionable in some kind of shapewear.

The fact is, women can look sexy in these garments, and the other benefits make it a garment that not only full figured woman can enjoy, but women of all shapes can benefit from. From girdles to bodysuit shapers, there are so many styles and colors to chose from. If you were wondering if you should add one or two for your wardrobe, just do it.

You will be glad you did. Find yourself some undergarments that make you feel sexy and comfortable while wearing them. Your ego could get a boost, while your problem areas get smoothed over. What more could a woman ask for?

The truth is, waist cinchers are designed for enhancing a woman's curves specifically.This leaves you with a sexy, trim, hourglass shape that can't be beat! - 16650

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Monday, December 29, 2008

Five easy steps for order Pain Medications

By jeannie stewart

There are many prescription medications that are used to treat and manage pain, the must popular of them are Tramadol, Ultram and Fioricet. Even though you can purchase all of the them at your local pharmacies or online pharmacies, the online pharmacies could have some advantages for you, especially if the pain you are suffering from can make it difficult for you to drive to the near by pharmacy, Buying your pain medication online can be very convenient and safe if you follow the 5 easy steps guide:

1. Consult with your MD.

Aside from helping you and your doctor assess your current physical condition, this is also an essential step in getting your prescription. Your physician can also determine whether an alternative form of therapy or medication is more suitable for your condition.

2. Find information about your prescription.

Take your talk with your doctor as an opportunity to discuss the possible side effects of taking a particular medicine and how it may react with the other drugs you are using. This also provides you with the chance to talk about your prescription with your physician. You can ask for a similar but cheaper version of the drug if you feel that it is too expensive especially for long treatment periods. Likewise, you can also ask for a free sample of the drug to help you identify counterfeit ones when you order online.

3. Search for a reputable online pharmacy.

Not all online pharmacies are to be trusted; especially those that offer prescription medication without a valid Rx or offers a doctor consultation before filling out your order.

4. Check for consumer protection.

Since online pharmacies are in the business of providing quality health care for consumers, they must have provisions for consumer protection. Check if they supply adequate product information like descriptions, indications, side effects, contraindications, and pictures of the drug. Compare this information from what you found out during your discussion with your physician. Read up on the website's security and confidentiality policies to ensure that any information you share with them will be protected and used only with your consent. Keep a lookout for contact details like a verifiable physical address and toll-free phone numbers.

5. Order carefully.

Fill out all the details on the online forum, it is very important to fill out your medical history as truthfully as possible so the consulting physician, can check your suitability to the medication you ordered, if you have a prescription for the pain medication from your doctor, fax it to the number in the site. Make sure you give a valid email address and a phone number so a representative from the company could contact you to verify the order and to notify you if there are any problems with it. You will also get a confirmation email to the email you provide with instructions of how to track your order and to check its status. If you encounter any problems when placing the order, contact the live support or send them an email.

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Female Sexual Health: are Breast Success, Sure Romance and Pheromone Perfume. Womens Health generics are Premarin, Fosamax, Antibiotic/Viral: Cipro, Augmentin, Diflucan, Vantin, Zerit , Zithromax, and Zovirax. Stop Smoking Zero Nicotine. Seizures: Neurontin Generic. Antibiotic / Viral: Cipro, Sustiva, Cephalexin, Levaquin Heart and Cholesterol: Zocor, Lipitor, Crestor, Plavix Allergy: Zyrtec, Allegra, Aristocort Stomach: Nexium, Protonix, Aciphex Hair Loss : Propecia Generic and ReGrowth+ Blood Pressure: Aldactone, Avapro, Norvasc, Calan, Adalat Diabetes: Amaryl, Avandia, Glucophage Dementia generics include Exelon Generic. Skin Care: generics are Retin-A Generic. Men's Health: Flomax, Proscar, Avodart. Mental Health: Exelon, Intestinal, Zyloprim. To learn more about Rx-Giant.com generics and medicines visit their website at http://www.Rx-Giant.com. - 16650

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Quick Effective Weight Loss

By Spinney Howard

Other than physical appearance, being overweight or obese affects a person physically, mentally, and emotionally. There are a lot of positive to a persons entire being once a individual experiences weight loss. It is for this reason why a lot of people are searching for quick effective weight loss techniques that will surely trim down those fats and get a healthier, happier body.

The first thing that you should do is seek a doctor and get a thorough physical examination before proceeding with any weight loss regimen. One thing is certain:For quick, effective weight loss there are certain aspects of life should be changed.

Here are quick effective weight loss tips that will change your life:

Fast weight loss composes of a multi-faceted technique that consists of the proper mindset and exercise. Begin by learning a diet food plan that can easily be accustomed with. Incorporate an exercise plan that allows at least ten to fifteen minutes a day for moderate physical activity. Set realistic goals. The ability to focus and have proper mindset enables someone on a diet to quickly lose those extra pounds.

Incorporate more fiber in your diet for it makes a person full sooner and stays in the tummy longer, which slows down the rate of digestion. A single serving of whole grain bread moves fat through the digestive system rapidly. Grains turn into blood sugar that spikes the body's insulin level. Thus, making the body more energized and ready to tell the body when it should stop burning fats or start storing.

Stay away from fried foods at all costs - especially deep-fried as this contains a great amount of fat. Although fish and chicken appear leaner than beef, they can contain just as much fat if not cooked properly. It is recommended for those on strict diet to opt for grilled food as this contains less fat after the food is cooked.

Drink lots of fluid. Much of your body is made up of water. Not drinking enough water will leave you under-hydrated or even dehydrated.Since weight loss depends on how the body eliminates wastes, the body must get plenty of water.A general rule for quick effective weight loss is to drink of your weight in ounces every day.

How much weight should you safely loose? The general recommendations set out by the American College of Sports Medicine which are 5-10% of body weight or one to two pounds per week. All in all, discipline and consistency is still the best practice and the key to quick effective weight loss success. Completely changing your diet, daily moderate exercise, and the right amount of supplementation applied in a regular way everyday will result in faster weight loss than having massive action in the beginning only to be followed a return to old habits because of setting goals that are to high to begin with. - 16650

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