I am loving giving my Thai massage sessions and my clients are loving it too!  Some info about this wonderful therapy below.

**STOP PRESS** Late availability this Saturday for a Theraparty!  And a bit of info on preconception and pregnancy support.

Spend an hour on yourself and revitalise your skin. The lifting movements tone, smoothe and plump to leave your skin looking less lined. I use only the best Neal's Yard Remedies facial oil to really nourish your skin.

Your hour session will end with Reiki to leave you completely relaxed and at one with the world. Or have a Super Session and combine with full body massage or Indian head massage.

Book your session today. Call Leslie on 07871 697000.

BITES AND STINGS

To avoid bites stay away from sweet smelling perfumes and cover up outdoors after sunset.

Homeopathic remedies that can help in first aid situations:

Ledum – No 1 remedy for insect bites or stings. Relieves pricking, stinging pains with redness and swelling. Sting relieved by cold applications. May be used with Hypericum 30c for animal bites. Always seek medical attention if bitten by an animal whilst abroad.

Apis – Bee stings and stings with much swelling, heat, tension and redness. The pain is made worse by heat and better by cold applications.

Urtica – For urticaria or hives as a result of allergic reactions to insect bites and stings such as jellyfish. Pain is pricking, burning (like a stinging nettle) and feels better for rubbing.

Urtica cream – A soothing topical application traditionally used for insect bites, stings and other eruptions where there is intense itching and burning of the skin.

Ledum/Hypericum/Calendula/Urtica combination tincture – apply directly to bites and stings to reduce inflammation and sooth itching.

SUNBURN

Sunburn may happen even if the sun does not feel particularly strong.  Children are especially vulnerable. Avoid the midday sun, use good quality high protection sunscreen and re-apply regularly, especially after swimming. Young children should wear protective uv clothing and hats. The following remedies are traditionally used to help with minor sunburn. Always seek medical attention for severe burns.

Belladonna – Painful, bright red, hot skin with possible throbbing headache and blistering in severe cases.
 

Urtica – Mild sunburn with itching, or allergic reactions to the sun in the form of prickly heat.

Cantharis – Painful sunburn with possible blistering.

Urtica Cream – A soothing topical application for burning, itching and allergic reactions to the sun.

Calendula Cream – Soothing and healing for mild sunburn.

Get in touch to book your appointment to chat about how homeopathy can help you through this summer and going forward.  Appointments can be made for your consultation either at my treatment room on Hayling Island or by Skype.

So you've decided to start investing in yourself and booking in for sessions with me.  But how often should you book in?

How often you should get a massage or therapy session depends on various factors.  These include your physical and emotional needs, your stress levels and your (of course) budget.

There's no question that you will experience the most benefit from massage when you have regular sessions.  Massage calms the nervous system, improves blood circulation and lymphatic circulation, relieves muscle pain and helps with pain management in conditions such as arthritis, sciatica, muscle spasms.

If you get a massage once a year, it will be relaxing, but it can't undo a lifetime of muscle tension.  Typically, every two weeks or so is ideal for keeping your muscle tissue pliable and in good shape.  If you are in chronic pain or have a special issue to address, you might need to come weekly until you feel better.  Once you're feeling good, once a month is recommended to maintain the health of your tissue.

If you start stretching your massages out too far apart,then your muscles can revert to their old patterns, especially if you come under stress.  If you wait too long, you'll have to start all over again to restore their suppleness and pliancy.

Listen to your body (or else it will start to shout at you...!), but don't wait too long in an effort to save money.

To book your session or to set up regular sessions please do get in touch with me.  And to help you save towards your regular sessions you could set up a Holistic Savings Account.

Whether your headaches are caused by too much time in front of a computer, driving for long periods, or a build up of stress, a tension headache can last hours and even days. And that is the very problem with stress or tension. Once you've reached this point it can be hard to find your way back to a state of relaxation, or ‘balance.’

The NHS state that over 40% of the UK population suffer from tension headaches and many will invariably turn to painkillers. Painkillers can be beneficial in the short-term; however, if they are used over a longer time period they can damage your liver and stomach and also mask the problem.

Through regular massage of the shoulder, neck, head and face muscles we can begin to relieve this tension and gently ease the pain away. Indian Head Massage relaxes these muscles whilst improving circulation to them. It totally relaxes the nervous system, calming pain receptors and releasing endorphins to improve your mood and release those tense and tired muscles.

If you’re suffering from a tension headache, or wish to prevent one occurring get in touch with me to book your Indian head massage and find your bliss again!