STONE THERAPY

HOT STONE THERAPY

Go to any spa these days for a bit of ‘Me Time’ and you can be sure that stone therapy will be one of the therapies utilised on you.

History of Hot Stone Therapy :
Hot Stone Therapy has been used by healers as far back as recorded history. The deeply radiant heating effect of the stones was discovered to be very soothing and calming, allowing the body to utilize the energy from the stones to assist in healing itself. It has roots from ancient Rome, India, Polynesia, as well as the early South, Central, and North American Native Civilizations.


What is it?
Hot Stone Therapy is, as the name implies, massage using basalt lava stones which have been heated in a temperature controlled and monitored hot water bath. Basalt lava stones are preferred because of their superior heat retention and smooth texture. Although the specific techniques vary from therapist to therapist, a treatment will generally consist of a combination of stones being placed in various positions on the body in conjunction with alternating Classic Swedish techniques, utilizing both the hands, and the stones as an extension of the hands.


A Hot Stone Massage has many benefits, such as:
· Increasing blood circulation.
· Allowing the body to pump more oxygen and nutrients into tissues and vital organs.
· Dissolves aches and pains attributed to stress.
· Relaxes you and relieves tension, calms the nervous system.Relieves insomnia, depression, and pain.

Hot stone massage therapy is sought by people you have:
· Cold feet
· Muscle tension
· Back pain and aches
· Poor circulation
· Osteoarthritis and arthritis pain
· Stress, anxiety and tension
· Insomnia
· Depression

Hot stone therapy is a wonderful treat for the body. It is very rewarding with lots of benefits. Hot stone massages can be found at almost every medical spa around the globe. This therapy is also offered at regular day spas and at vacation destination spa resorts. Everyone needs a break from time to time. Taking the time to get a hot stone massage is worth both the time and money. You will be able to relax, release, and rejuvenate. Reconnecting with you is priceless.

STRETCH AT THE DESK

Stretching plays a key role in a balanced fitness programme. it prevents injury,reduces muscle tension and relaxes the body,increases blood supply and nutrients to tissues,while increasing flexibility,improving posture and keeping the body agile. Here are simple stretches that anyone can do anytime, preferably twice a day.


NECK STRETCH :-
Drop your head to the right side and then to left side bringing your ears close to your shoulder.

SHOULDER STRETCH:-
Cross the right arm horizontally over your chest, placing your left hand just above the elbow joint,pull the right arm closer towards your chest.Repeat with left arm.

CHEST STRETCH:-
Clasp your hands behind you so that you feel a stretch in your chest muscles.

UPPER BACK STRETCH :-
Clasp your hands in front of you so that you feel a stretch in your upper back.


ARMS STRETCHP:-
Extend both hands straight above your head,palms together in a namaste



SHOULDER ROLLS :-
Rotate your shoulders forward a few times and then in the reverse direction.Remember to hold each stretch for 10 to 30 seconds.Breathe normally when you hold stretch and don't hold your breath

SUN EXPOSURE IS GOOD FOR YOU!!!!

SUNNY DAYS....

You must be thinking what am i saying, coz now-a-days every body tries there level best to save themselves from the radiation of Sun. Expert doctors warn us to avoid almost any exposure to these potentially damaging rays – the sun’s radiation is known to suppress our immune system, give us cancer, and cause us premature aging.

BUT we need these rays to lead a healthy life. Just imagine the morning when it is cloudy outside you will feel lowered motivation, sleepiness, increased appetite, weight gain, irritability, and decreased sociability. On the contrary if it is a nice sunny morning you are active, energetic and less nervous. See you can make out difference here itself.

Other than this Sun rays are the main source of Vitamin D lacking which can cause bone deformity known as rickets.One can suffer from the heart diseases, skin diseases as well as from other types of cancers due to the low level of vitamin D in the body.
Some of the common types of cancer which are caused by scarcity of vitamin D include colon cancer and prostate cancer. Vitamin D is a substance which helps in using calcium as well as it is also an essential thing for maintaining the bone health.

Additionally Sun rays does the following :-

-Lowers cholesterol

-Lowers blood pressure

-Promotes thyroid stimulation

-Regulates the immune system

-Stimulates insulin production

-Improves heart muscle contractility

-Early morning Sun rays are recommended by the doctors for people suffering from Acne,Psoriasis,Depression,Osteoporosis.

-Sun rays are preventive measures for Heart diseases.diabetes (type-1),Multiple Sclerosis,Cancers of various types.

Nicely summarized, sunshine is health and happiness.

THE BODY PUMPIMG STATION NEEDS CARE

HEART CARE
"Powering the heartbeat of life itself."
From the moment it begins beating until the moment it stops, the human heart works tirelessly. In an average lifetime, the heart beats more than two and a half billion times, without ever pausing to rest. Like a pumping machine, the heart provides the power needed for life.
So just imagine the amount of care should be taken for the heart.

-Eat Your Beans
Eat your beans! Nutrient compounds called 'flavonoids' have been found to be effective antioxidants that help protect against heart disease and cancer. These flavonoids are found in the coating of such beans as navy, pintos, kidney, great northern and black beans.

-Heart Disease
New Test for Predicting Heart Disease: If you're over 40 and have any family history of heart disease, take heart! A new speedy scan warns patients of cardiac problems before they have a heart attack. This test could save your life. Most heart attacks are the first and last warning a person gets. The newly devised test is the electron beam tomography (EBT) that takes 3D pictures that point out calcium in coronary arteries, a known predictor of heart disease. The test is not offered everywhere yet so if you qualify, ask your doctor where it's available.

-Optimize Your Heart Rate
Depending on your age, level of conditioning, and your fitness goals, you should train in a particular heart-rate zone. Beginners should try to elevate their heart rate to 50%-60% of their maximum while intermediates and advanced should shoot for 70%-85% of their max. The higher your heart rate, the more calories you will burn and the more fit you can become. To figure your maximum heart rate, simply subtract your age from 220. For example, if you're 30 years old, you would have a maximum heart rate of 190. To work at 70% of your maximum heart rate, you would shoot for a heart rate of approximately 133 beats per minute (0.7 x 190). You can also count bpm (beats per minute) in 10-second increments and then multiply by six.

-Eat Well
Regular, nutritious meals are a must for recovery. A healthy diet is prevention for the family and maintenance for the patient. Plan changes together ... one step at a time. Moderation is the key.

-Get Adequate Sleep
Rest frequently and take short naps to compensate for fitful or disrupted sleep at night. Respect the pace of your energy returning. Don't count how many hours you've slept ... let how you feel be your guide. New sleep patterns will become normal with time.

-Walk Everyday
Your spirit is refreshed by the warmth of the sun and the earth underfoot. Walking with your mate is a special activity you can do together. Regular and moderate exercise is essential for you to maintain good health. Check with your doctor before starting a new exercise program.

-Relax
Breathe fully and deeply, listen to beautiful music, laugh aloud and find something to feel grateful about each day as you journey through recovery. Cultivate a positive attitude about the stresses you face. Have fun! You deserve to take time every day to feed your soul.

-Cholesterol Help
Moderate aerobic exercise for 4 hours a week was shown to improve cholesterol profiles even when no weight loss occurred, in a study in Clinical Exercise Physiology. Other work indicates that consistent regular exercise has the best effect on cholesterol. So don't do your 4 hours all at once.

-Controlling Blood Pressure
People with high blood pressure can benefit from aerobic exercise. A 45-minute run can lower blood pressure for up to 24 hours. If you can't go that far, start with what you can and move up. Other aerobic exercise can also help. Choose what you enjoy. New research shows strength training also helps control blood pressure.

-Exercise And Cholesterol
Exercise can help improve your cholesterol levels, even if you don't lose weight.

-Heart Failure And Exercise
Most people with heart failure, a weakened heart muscle, can improve their endurance and activity levels through aerobic exercise. Get clearance from your doctor before you start.

-Heart Wealth
You can strengthen your heart and help yourself live longer and healthier with aerobic exercise. However, if you clog up your arteries by eating too much saturated fat, you can defeat your best efforts.

-Weight Training And Your Heart
Weight training can help your heart and is even being recommended to people with some heart disease. When your muscles are stronger, your heart doesn't have to work so hard when you do things like lifting, pushing, or shoveling. Heart rate and blood pressure response stay lower when a load is lifted after weight training is undertaken.

So take care of your heart......