How to Get Rid of a Hangover

November 14, 2009 By marie 1 Comment

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Partying all night and having a few drinks every now and then is not much of a bad thing. In fact you must have heard about the health benefits of drinking a glass of red wine each day. However, when it comes to alcohol, it is very easy to go beyond your limits – especially if you are having the time of your life. Once this happens, you can bet that you will be having that head breaking hangover the moment you wake up.

Anyone can have a hangover – men and women of all ages. The symptoms that come with a hangover can be unbearable for some that it is enough to make them swear off alcoholic drinks. The most common of these symptoms are nausea and headache. Other symptoms include stomach aches, eye redness and irritability.

Hangovers happen when you have excessive alcohol intake. Most of the time, people are unable to tell if they had too much alcohol during the moment that they are drinking. They only get to find out the morning after. Luckily there are a lot of hangover cures out there and some of them you can even do yourself at home.

Hangover treatments only tend to the symptoms but take note that the only thing that can totally get rid of a hangover is time. Here are some things that you can do to relieve the pain:

  • Pain relievers can be your best friend during these times. They can help get rid of your headaches.

  • Drink a lot of fluids. Drinking a lot of water can help control the headache as well.

  • Get a lot of rest. Let time pass and stay in bed. The further you are from that night, the lesser pain you will feel.

  • To help get rid of the nausea, one thing you can do is to drink cola. Do not believe on the treatment of drinking the same thing that you drank the night before because this will only let the hangover come back late on the day.

  • Eat a dry piece of toast or a banana so that you can have something in your stomach that is not heavy enough for you to throw up. If you are able to keep something down then you will be feeling less pain in the stomach.

  • Take a hot steamy bath so that you can sweat it out and release the toxins.

As you can see, this hangover remedies are very easy to do and will not require much thinking. With a hangover, thinking will be the last thing you would want to do. But the best remedy is to prevent it from happening. Limit the amounts of drinks that you have and you will not have to worry about having one in the first place.

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Shiatsu

September 9, 2009 By marie Leave a Comment

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Shiatsu is a Japanese form of massage. It literally means “finger pressure” which gives you an idea that you are going to receive a massage through finger pressure.

Although it is Japanese, shiatsu is based on the holistic system of Chinese medicine wherein the illness is thought to be the result of imbalances in your natural flow of energy or Qi throughout your body. The flow of Qi is improved through Shiatsu by using palm and finger pressure in a rhythmic continuous pace to work on the energetic pathways called meridians. You will notice that the pressure seems to be localized due to the use of fingers.

Some pressure points may feel tender but it is usually described as a good feeling of pain to most people. However, if you feel any discomfort during the treatment, it is still best that you tell your therapies so that the therapist can adjust the pressure to a level that will be comfortable to you.

Shiatsu treatment is done on a low massage table or on the floor. And unlike other forms of massage, no oil is applied so you have to remain clothed during the treatment. Make sure that you get to wear comfortable clothing.

Another tip you could use is to not eat a heavy meal before your shiatsu treatment takes place. This can be very uncomfortable to you.

It is said that Shiatsu gets to calm overactive sympathetic nervous system. When the nervous system is calm, circulation will be improved, stiff muscles will be relieved and stress will be alleviated. Shiatsu is usually used for relaxation, back pain, anxiety, neck and shoulder pain, headache, stress, arthritis, poor digestion, depression, premenstrual syndrome and constipation.

Although it can help with a lot of ailments, shiatsu is not recommended for everybody. Take note that you are not allowed to get a Shiatsu treatment if you have rashes, open wounds, just had surgery, chemotherapy or radiation, blood clots, pregnant and if you have osteoporosis. It is important that you consult your doctor first before taking these treatments.

If it is your first time to get the treatment arrive at least ten minutes before your appointment so that you can complete the necessary forms that you have to fill up. This way you can also have a few minutes to rest and relax before the treatment begins.

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Aromatherapy

June 24, 2009 By marie Leave a Comment

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Stress can greatly influence ones physical, psychological and emotional well being. In fact, most illnesses are triggered by stress , that is why stress relief is important not only for relaxation purposes but also for ones’ health.

Aromatherapy massage is very similar to massage therapy only that it is used with essential oils that is added to the massage oil or lotion. The essential oils are made from plants that have a sedative and stimulating effect. Aromatherapy is more focused on improving stress or emotionally related conditions by soothing your soul through massage and scents.

It is noticeable that there will be a subtle aroma filling the air and your entire body throughout the massage. This type of therapy stimulates your limbic system which controls emotions and influences your hormones and nervous systems. When you inhale the essential oil molecules, they are sent to your limbic system and affect your heart rate, stress level, breathing, memory, blood pressure, immune system and digestion. Aside from the nose, essential oils can also be absorbed through the skin.

During aromatherapy massage, a consultation is done first to identify which essential oil should be used. Every essential oil has a different healing property. Some are used for calming while some are for cleansing. For instance, chamomile and lavender are used for calming while rosemary is used for energizing. Other essential oils include Eucalyptus, Peppermint, Lemon, Tea Tree and many others. After identifying which one to use, these oils are then mixed with the massage oil or lotion.

Inhaling the scent then instantly calms and relaxes you. Aromatherapy massage can also be used for insomnia, headache, digestive disorders, premenstrual syndrome (PMS) and back pains.

If you’re looking for a great way to relax, you should try getting an Aromatherapy massage. Nothing beats getting a massage and inhaling the scents of nature.

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