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Here Comes Summer — Stress!
When we’re deep in the cold, wet clutches of winter, all we can think of is the lazy, hazy summer days. Picnics, barbecues, days out and sunshine are all we remember from the last summer. […]
Why Massage is Perfect for Dad
It’s not just stressed Moms who appreciate a massage – hard working Dads love to receive massage too, and what better time to treat your Dad than Father’s Day?
Dads can be so hard to buy gifts for at the best of times. They probably smile when they are presented with yet another tie, gift set, or Amazon voucher, but how happy could you make Dad with a thoughtful gift that really benefits his health and well-being too?
Why a Massage Is a Great Gift
Even if your Dad is a newcomer to massage therapy and probably wouldn’t book a massage for himself, […]
Inexpensive Summertime Activities to Relax, Rejuvenate and Stay Centered
With warmer, longer days, summertime is perfect for spending more of your time outdoors with your family or community, or relaxing by yourself. Here are some inexpensive ways to kick boredom to the curb:
BIKING. You don’t have to be a pro cyclist to enjoy biking. Many communities have bike trails you can ride on, or you can create a path of your own if you live in a rural setting. Some places also have community bike rides or programs, a great way to see your neighborhood from a new perspective.
GO TO A DRIVE-IN MOVIE. If there are no close to […]
The Soothing Effects of Nature
With blossoms blooming, flowers peeking their heads out, and temperatures moving upwards, spring is here and many people in New Jersey are seeking the benefits of the great outdoors. In fact, when the staff at Essential Massage Therapy in Sparta is not working with clients, we love to absorb some natural goodness as well! But why does nature relax us, and how can we harness this relaxation for everyday wellness? Read on to find out!
Sunlight Supplement
Many people are low in Vitamin D, and struggle to get it from foods. Fortunately, the sun is a natural source of this vitamin that […]
Try Visualization to Beat Spring Stress
Springtime is supposed to be a time of new growth, excitement, and change. For those of us who are overworked, overscheduled, or more, spring may just be another stressful season to deal with! If you find yourself feeling swamped by graduations, spring weddings, holidays, and getting ready for warmer temperatures, you need a great tool to fight that spring stress! At Essential Massage Therapy in New Jersey, we promote stress reduction and relaxation year-round. This month, we’ll share our experience with visualization, a tool you can use to beat that stress!
What is visualization?
Visualization is like advanced “play pretend” for grown […]
How Constant “Connection” Saps Wellness
When you visit Essential Massage Therapy in Sparta, you are making a commitment to your wellness. This may be all “well” and good, but is it enough? Or do you fall victim to the wellness trap that is sucking in so many people today. Find out if constant connection is sapping your wellness with this blog!
Connection Status: On
Today’s world has so many opportunities for connection. Unlike just a few decades ago, people no longer have to write letters, walk to visit each other, or even wait for someone to be home to take a call. In fact, we no longer […]
Surprising Ways Stress Affects Your Health
Most people are familiar with the idea that stress can affect your health. After all, if you spend all day worrying and stressing, you will likely feel tired, irritable, and worn-out. But beyond this normal feeling of “stress,” having too much on your plate can affect your physical health in a number of ways. Read on to find out what these effects are and some easy ways to beat them!
Insomnia. Most people who report higher levels of stress than they’d like also mention insomnia, or difficulty sleeping. This can be difficulty going to sleep when you want, the dreaded wakening […]
Top Wellness Tips for 2019
As we enter 2019, Essential Massage Therapy wishes you the best and brightest! Want to take your wellness from wish to action? We can help! Check out our top wellness tips for 2019 to see how you can feel better, work more effectively, and enjoy your time.
Tip #1: Get enough sleep
Most people are sleep deprived, and they wonder why they can’t relax, fall asleep, or think clearly! The average adult needs 6-8 hours of sleep at night, but everyone’s sleep needs vary—anywhere from 4-10 hours of sleep at night can be the “right” amount of sleep depending on your body. […]
How Scent Affects Mood
Of all your senses, your sense of smell may have the biggest effect on your mood! Scents are unique—you can’t “close your nose” and stop smelling something like you can close your eyes and stop seeing something, and scents are uniquely able to take people back to specific memories and set moods. Consider the difference between coming home to the smell of a cake baking than to the smell of an old, closed up summer cabin. In professional massage practice in New Jersey, scent is used in the form of aromatherapy, affecting your mood and your massage in many ways. […]
The Role of the Massage in the Opioid Epidemic
If you’ve tuned into the news in the past few years, you know that opioids are taking over the country. Whether kids are getting into their parent’s pills and abusing them at a party, those using them are overdosing accidentally or not-so-accidentally, or something else, these pills have gone beyond their role as painkillers to double as dangerous threats. However, if you’ve ever experienced severe pain, you know how valuable they can be. But what happens when your severe pain is daily, and you just need more opioids to treat it? Science has directed many professions to look into other […]