Acupressure Massage Pillows: Neck Pain Relief, Sleep Aid, Amazing Health Benefits

Bed Of Nails Acupressure Pillows are available online and at Urban Sanctuary.

A new take on the ancient healing art of acupressure, Bed Of Nails massage pillows are wonderfully effective for pain and stress relief. They are newly available at Urban Sanctuary and we have clients and staff who are very happy about the extraordinary results from their short term use of the pillow. we are really excited to share! Head ache relief, greatly improved sleep and relief from chronic neck and back pain.

 The way it works is similar to acupuncture. Your body's natural happiness boosters, pain killers and calming agents are able to be released into your system as your skin and soft tissue make contact with the rounded acupressure nails on the surface of the pillow. Endorphins, oxytocin and circulation flows, creating a sense of joy, energy and pain relief as well as inducing a state of calm. All the good stuff...

Everybody reacts differently to massage, acupressure and healing agents. However the effects vary from person to person, the results are generally very positive. The acupressure pillow can be a great agent for healing by stimulating the body's own innate ability to heal, detoxify and regenerate itself. Possible benefits include:

• relief from chronic neck and back pain
• lower stress and anxiety levels
• headache relief
• improved sleep/insomnia relief
• better circulation
• improved digestion
• eased depression
• balanced moods
• enhanced vitality

8 Benefits of Scalp massage

Scalp massage is deeply relaxing and has great over all well being benefits. Healthy hair, scalp and skin are the obvious benefits. However, scalp massage can have a surprising impact on the over all nervous system and the body's other systems.

Your scalp is covered in nerve endings. Those nerve endings, when stimulated or relaxed send a message to your brain that can impact your entire body.

Your scalp will easily absorb what is applied to it.  This makes scalp massage a great way to treat yourself to highly effective aromatherapy and relaxation therapy.



Scalp Massage benefits include:

• insomnia relief and improved quality of sleep
• head ache and neck ache relief
• slowing down a racing mind or gathering a scattered brain
• improved circulation for healthy scalp, hair and hair growth
• settling nerves or anxiety
• sinus opening
• immune system boosting
• deep relaxation

Eat Fresh Lemons For Health and Vitality

Whole fresh lemons, lemon juice and lemon essential oils offer many health benefits.

• strengthen circulation and blood vessels
• freshen bad breath
• a liver cleanser
• naturally detoxifying
• powerful digestive aid
• boosts metabolism
• fights infection and viruses
• alleviates fatigue
• natural diuretic
• excellent vitamin C source
• reduces the risk of skin Cancer

The Healing Powers of Ginger

Ginger tea has many healing properties.

Ginger is a wonderful and versatile healing agent. It has a spicy and sharp fragrance, which makes it especially nice for fall and wintertime. Ginger boosts circulation and warms the body, and it is both a stimulant and natural aphrodisiac. Ginger is very effective at relieving pain, especially for joint pain, stomach cramps and muscle aches. Ginger is also a great cold symptom remedy. Here is a list of the benefits of eating, drinking, and topically applying ginger:

• great anti-inflammatory
• treats colds
• fevers
• eases indigestion
• stomach cramps
• nausea
• heals joint pain
• muscle pain
• muscle fatigue
• muscle spasms
• head ache remedy
• good for lung infections
• throat infections
• increases energy
• increases stamina
• boosts circulation
• boosts immunity
• normalizes blood pressure

Ginger is a warming liniment which makes it a popular key ingredient in massage oil blends, muscle rubs, athletic creams, chest rubs and bath blends. It should always be blended with a carrier. Ginger alone could make the skin burn and cause great irritation.

At Urban Sanctuary we carry many products blended with ginger essential oil and ginger tea. These include Zum soap, EO bubbles, organic bath bombs, Ayurvedic teas, Gypsie Teas, handmade lotions, essential oil, organic lip balm and several other eco-friendly products. The most popular is Farmesthetics' Deep Lavender Rub. Blended with ginger, this muscle rub is a very effective warming liniment widely used in our Urban Neck Massage, Sports Massages and Deep Tissue Massage.

Stop in and sample some of our delicious ginger bath and body products. Urban Sanctuary is located at 810 North Chase Street in Athens, Georgia. View our menu of services online at www.urbansanctuaryspa.com or call us at 706-613-3947. We are open seven days a week.    

At Urban Sanctuary, we use Farmesthetics' warming lavender ginger rub for sports massage and deep tissue massage.

   

The Benefits of Massage

Urban Sanctuary has over a dozen massage therapists on staff who specialize in pain relief and deep tissue massage.

     The health benefits of massage are too many to name all in one place. Massage therapy is greatly underestimated in its capacity to reduce pain and enhance well being. When used in conjunction with other good practices, massage therapy acts as very effective preventative medicine for both women and men... Here's a list of the benefits that our clients mention most often.

Massage Therapy 

• quiets and clears the mind 
• decreases frequency of headaches
• improves circulation
• increases flexibility
• eases joint pain
• eases muscle pain 
• relieves cramps
• releases overall tension
• improves confidence and esteem
• increases range of motion
• decreases recovery time
• helps to heal injuries and scar tissue
• decreases chronic pain
• enhances overall energy levels
• improves physical performance
• improves quality of sleep
• soothes frayed nerves
• strengthens the immune system
• improves ability to breathe deeply
• detoxifies the body
• improves body awareness
• helps people through times of grief and loss
• improves one's ability to cope with the everyday stresses of life
• enhances overall sense of well-being

 
     The healing properties of touch are immeasurable. They can be felt by both the giver and the receiver. Specific techniques can be employed by our massage therapists to achieve very specific results. General relaxation techniques can be employed to help your body let go of stress and tension. Both specific and non-specific massage techniques work to recharge all of the body's systems... This has a great impact on a person's overall energy level and sense of well-being.

     Massages scheduled at regular intervals tend to yield more noticeable long-term results. Putting an hour aside every 2-4 weeks to provide something nourishing for your body is one of the best gifts you could give yourself.

    Urban Sanctuary has very attractive massage series rates available to make having massage at regular intervals much more affordable. With a spa series you'll save $45-$145 for every 6 services you purchase. Inquire by calling us at 706-613-3947.
     

Gift certificates for massage, facials, waxing and all Urban Sanctuary services can be purchased online.

The Benefits of Body Brushing and How To Do It

                   

Body brushing provides an instant boost to energy and circulation.  A weekly or daily body brushing routine can reduce aches and pains and enhance to overall health and well being.

  Body Brushing: 

•     Eases Joint Pain
•     Relaxes the Body
•     Boosts Circulation
•     Stimulates Release of Your
       Body's Natural Pain Killers
•     Pacifies the Nervous System
•     Exfoliates Dead Skin Cells
•     Opens Pores so Skin can Breathe
•     Strengthens the Immune System
•     Increases Lymph Flow
•     Helps the Body to Detox
•     Improves Muscle Tone
•     Improves Skin Tone & Color
•     Helps Improve Balance & Coordination  
•     Evens Skin Texture

     We recommend including body brushing (dry brushing) in your weekly self-care routine. This is highly recommended for people experiencing joint pain, muscle aches or sluggish circulation.   

                             How To Dry Brush Your Skin:

• Dry Brushing takes 2-10 minutes a day 
• Use 2 natural bristle brushes 
• Brush the whole body, starting at the toes and working up
• Brush circles & crisscrosses on all of the joints & long sweeping strokes up towards the groin & then up towards the underarms
• Brush until your skin becomes rosy, warm & glowing 
• The best time to dry brush is before a shower or before a massage

  Pick up some natural boar's hair bristle dry brushes at Urban Sanctuary. We are open 7 days a week, so stop in and we'll give you a  body brushing technique demonstration. Be kind to yourself; when in Athens, Georgia, unwind at Urban Sanctuary.