Posts in Self-Care
How massage helps with stress.

One of the main benefits of massage is reducing stress and relieving symptom of depression. The traditional form of massage for lessening stress is Swedish massage however there are other modalities that bring a deep sense of tranquility. According to the Mayo Clinic, stress can trigger a multitude of issues within the body including but not limited to compromised sleep, disrupted digestion, weight gain, early aging, suppressed immunity and poor blood sugar regulation. Massage is a core part of therapy at the Mayo Clinic where they recognize through clinical studies that positive effect of massage on the body and mind.

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Homemade Chai: A hug in a cup

As the seasons start to shift and the cooler weather arrives I have a go to recipe that stays in my fridge nearly all winter-chai tea concentrate. Sure, you can buy it at the store but there is nothing like homemade! It fills the home with the delicious scents of cinnamon, anise and cardamom lending your home that homey, cozy quality that we all need during the long winter, especially here in Vermont. Below is my recipe that I created based on my personal taste. Feel free to play with this recipe and make it your own. Maybe you like a little more spiciness or perhaps more sweet.

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Here's How To Boost Your Immunity

Living through a pandemic we are all looking for ways to boost our immune function and stay not only healthy, but resilient during this tremendous time of stress. Less pain and a better functioning body wouldn’t be so bad either, right? That’s were manual lymph drainage massage comes in. This modality works with the lymphatic system. This incredible system cleanses our blood checking for impurities, viruses, bacteria, chemicals, heavy metals and just about anything else you can think of that can make you feel ill.

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