Easy Ways To Soothe The Soul And Pamper Your Body

Wednesday, March 1, 2006

WELLNESS Easy WaysTo Soothe The Soul And Pamper Your Body (NAPSA)—Taking timeto relax is not a luxury. In a hectic world, relaxing and restoring your sense of balance are essential for maintaining mental and physical health. Taking time for yourself can prevent some stress-related illnesses and make life easier at work and at home. Fortunately, there’s no need to spend a week in an expensive spa if you can create a few hours of peaceful bliss at home. Even little self-nurturing can go a long way. Here are a few suggestions on how to soothe your soul and pamper yourbody: Start at the feet. When your feet are happy, you’re morelikely to be happy. At the end of the day, soak tired toes by dipping them in a warm, bubbly footbath. After the footbath, slather them in a nour- ishing moisturizer. Refresh the senses. Choose bath and massageoils with revitalizing scents such as eucalyptus or soothing, calming scents such as lavender. Light candles around the bath to create a tranquil mood. Enjoy a cup of chamomile tea in your fluffy robe after the bath. Watch your favorite romantic movie or listen to your favorite music. Keep fresh flowers in your home. The smell of fresh flowers can calm andrefresh you. Be kind to your muscles. There’s no need to go out to get a massage. Massaging products can work wondersat relieving stress. To relieve aches and pains in your hands, consider the HoMedics Atom. This ergonomic egg-shaped design fits into palms, and the three illuminated massage heads emit a calming glow while soothing sore muscles. For sore back mus- a rd a 3 Tr > "es if \\ Pi we -— rr @ Relaxing is essential and a few hours of peaceful bliss at home can be as effective as a mini-trip to an expensive spa. cles there’s a HoMedics Quad Roller Massaging Cushion. Four independentrollers travel up and down the back, providing a rejuvenating Shiatsu or rolling massage. These make great gifts for anyone who comes home from work tense and tired. Meditate. Meditation does not require learning a complex technique. First, create a soothing environment, free of noise, and find a place to rest comfortably. Let your body relax and focus your attention on breathing in and out. Even five minutes can help. Go for a walk. Not only is walking good exercise but taking a walk of even 15 minutes a day can relieve stress. Use the sound of water to soothe your spirits. By masking distractions, fountains create a stress-free relaxing ambience. The Envirascape Rock Garden Relaxation Fountain uses special effects lighting to create a soft reflection of water flow. To learn more, visit www.homedics.com.

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