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

6 Cooling Aromatherapy Oils For Summer

Urban Sanctuary offers many aromatherapy products and services.

Aromatherapy can help to keep your body cool and calm during the hot months of summer. Cool aromatherapy compresses, body mists, foot soaks, scalp massage and cool mist room diffusers can recover your body from heat and overexertion. There are many different ways to use aromatherapy and incorporate essentials oils into your daily routine for stress reduction, health, well being and staying cool.

These 6 essential oils are particularly good for keeping cool and cooling down:

• Peppermint
• Spearmint
• Geranium
• Chamomile
• Eucalyptus
• Lavender

Eat Garlic For Anti-Aging and Good Health

Garlic is one of nature's best anti-aging agents. It is a powerful immune system booster, blood purifier, anti-inflammatory agent, antioxidant and the list goes on. Studies have shown measurable health benefits to eating fresh garlic daily. Approximately one clove of fresh garlic a day can help keep the doctor away. Eating a clove a day can:

• improve brain health and agility
• reduce the chances of catching a cold by up to 63%
• boost the immune system in general 
• strengthen your bones
• improve stamina
• decrease hypertension
• increase circulation
• boost heart health
• detox the body of heavy metals
• act as a natural pain remedy
• heal allergies
  
  
  
  
  Steaming, sauteing or roasting garlic will mellow the flavor and odor, if that is a concern. Raw garlic chopped, pureed or sliced is very, very good for the body, however, it can create stomach upset for some. One clove a day can easily be worked into salads, soups, main dishes, smoothies and side dishes. Challenge yourself to eat a clove a day for one month and notice the impact on your allergies, your circulation or any aches and pains you regularly put up with.
  
  

 Urban Sanctuary has been serving the Athens, Georgia community for over 10 years. We source two blogs that share information on foods that heal, massage, stress remedies and skincare.