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What are the benefits of a Thai Herbal Compress Massage

4/20/2017

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Thai Herbal Compress Massage

Herbal healing has deep roots in Thai culture dating back to ancient times when it was a secret healing technique of Buddhist monks.

​Ideal for relaxing aching muscles and soothing the effects of sporting injuries or other physical stress, a Thai herbal massage is a wonderful option for people who need a calming experience to induce blissful relaxation.
The aromatic and medicinal properties of the herbs and spices have a positive restorative, calming and soothing effect.   It is ideal for alleviating pain, stiff, sore or pulled muscles and ligaments, chronic back aches, arthritis, migraines, stress and anxiety.​

A beautiful way to unwind after a stressful few days or as a way to give yourself a well-deserved reward, Thai herbal massages have lots of lasting health benefits; it is believed that they calm the nerves and replenish your body’s natural energy.​
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The handmade herbal compress balls contain numerous healing herbs that are wonderfully aromatic when heated. This unique poltice is steamed and applied to the body, with oil, to help sooth and relax muscle tension and other aches and pains.

Many of the herbs used are anti-inflammatory, antiseptic, astringent and antioxidant. They are used to address sprains, bruises and sore muscles, cleanse and heal the skin by promoting cell growth, and aid upper respiratory ailments such as bronchitis, asthma, and the common cold.

The Traditional Herbs used are:

Camphor – is stimulating the brain, heart and circulation but relieves mental and emotional stress, anxiety and insomnia. When inhaled it is good for sinuses and respiration. Used in compresses it soothes sore muscles and arthritis, and treats nervous system disorders such as multiple sclerosis and fibromyalgia.

Cassamunar Ginger – soothing the muscle aches and pain. Natural emollient used by women to tone and soften their skin, and has been used (in Thailand) by generations to restore the womb after giving birth.

Eucalyptus – the aroma has an emotionally refreshing effect. While inhaling the steamed vapours or applying to the chest and throat are all effective treatments for colds, cough, congestion, asthma and other respiratory conditions. It is also antiseptic killing germs and speeding the healing of wounds and infections.

Galangal – used internally relieves many digestive ailments. It is strong antiseptic, toning the skin and treating skin diseases.

Ginger – powerful stimulant with heating effects on the body. Its oil boosts circulation, eases muscle stiffness and increases the potency of all herbs combined with it.

Kaffir Lime – the vapours are uplifting, treating respiratory ailments and oil on the skin acts as a cleansing astringent.

Lemongrass – soothing yet invigorating, clearing the head and uplifting the mind.
Turmeric – one of the key ingredients in healing, used internally for circulatory and digestive problems. It is also natural moisturizer and antiseptic popular for skin treatments.

The balls are individually made, stuffed and tied  by hand. The combination of herbs I use in this massage is a secret family recipe, passed down from generation to generation, and I get them direct from Thailand. 

They are only intended for single use, and at the conclusion of your bodywork you may take them home as a gift, and they have a lovely fragrance for your bath.

If you are looking to experience the best massage in Boston and want to try a thai herbal compress massage, go to our menu page.

If you are looking to experience the best massage on Martha's Vineyard, we have an award winning second location and would be delighted to see you there. 

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Don't hate Mondays - Hate (Change) your lifestyle (mindset )

4/17/2017

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Don’t Hate Mondays, Hate Your Lifestyle. Or change your mindset.

There’s a saying that is sometimes attributed to Karl Marx or Slavoj Zizek——that tidily sums up the existential angst many people feel at the start of a traditional work week:
"You don’t hate Mondays. You hate capitalism."

There is that there’s nothing intrinsic to “Monday,” which is just a word we’ve invented to delineate every seventh day, that makes your average 9-5 worker miserable.

It is just a day like any other.

The despair comes may have something to do with your lifestyle and the common routines many of us share. This invests “Monday” with meaning—this is the day you return to your "routine". For many it is the cycle of repetitive, unsatisfying labor that fills you with loathing and anxiety. This is the thing you should should change.

 “Monday” is just a label. Its just a word; a meaningless symbol— nothing more than a day of the week. You may as well get mad at a rock.  Perhaps better then to evaluate how and what goes into your work / life balance and look for ways, if possible to make changes to your lifestyle.
Monday symbolizes the end of the weekend and the start of a new week. So it symbolizes the day when the fun stops, and the obligations begin. For most people it represents the beginning of the working week. It symbolizes something undesirable and unmotivating.

But, Do you really hate Mondays? No, you don’t. (If you do, you don't have to - remember, its in YOUR mind, you are in control).

Mondays can be truly wonderful days. Just because people think Mondays are bad days, it doesn’t necessarily have to mean that you have to irradiate pessimism at the beginning of the week.
So, there are two reasons why you might hate Mondays:

You’ve become a part of the global view that Mondays are bad days

OR

You’re not living a life that would allow you to enjoy your Monday

How to Make Mondays Great, or at least Better?

In order to stop seeing Monday as a bad day, you need to fix your way of thinking. First and foremost, you have to start creating your own attitudes about your life, and the people who surround you. Look at your routine. What can you do different? Is it the overwhelming barrage of emails? Give it a time slot, answer them and move on. Are you over scheduled? Learn to start saying no to some things.

Change Your Mind About Mondays
While the rest of the world is convinced that Monday is a bad day, you can be different. It is a mindset really.  Every individual is unique and has something to offer the world. Don’t be afraid of being different.  You’re nothing else but what your brain thinks you are. When you succeed in creating a positive image of Mondays in your head, that day will become positive, and full of great opportunities in your eyes.

If it is a return to some tedious tasks, find a way to look at or find positive aspects. If there are a couple of specific things that really get you down find a way to change or eliminate those. Maybe one or 2 small things are affecting your mood about every other aspect of Mondays. 
Someone once suggested plan a good meal or a treat for Monday dinner - that seems like a good little simple idea.

If its work related, find something rewarding to either start or complete on Mondays. Something that can bring you satisfaction.

Successful people tend to use every day for making agreements, opening new businesses, or enjoying life. Why should you restrict yourself by throwing out your Mondays? It doesn’t matter what day it is; you can start a business on Monday, Tuesday, Saturday or any other day of the week.
Don’t use days of the week as an excuse. Every day is a new chance for you to make changes, become a better person, don’t miss out on that. Time is our most valuable resource, so you have to spend it wisely.

Change Your Lifestyle.

Aloha

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