How to get the most from a massage
A therapist offers tips to maximize benefits and value of a massage. Hydrate before and after, communicate needs and preferences, maintain modesty, relax, breathe through pain, talk sparingly, recover slowly, and drink more water to avoid soreness. End with a relaxed evening routine.
Lavender praised as versatile herbal miracle in wellness practice
The Chronicle-Telegram highlights lavender as the Swiss Army Knife of herbs with uses in cosmetics, candles, and culinary dishes. Aromatherapists and therapists cite lavender for soothing the body and mind, improving circulation, and aiding skin health. Michelle Reed notes its direct skin application and calming effects during massages.
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Michelle Reed
EMH Center For Health and Fitness
Lavender farms and therapy blend natural healing with practice
DayBreak Lavender Farm in Streetsboro grows over 13 varieties of organic lavender. Dr. Carol Krasnevich in Lorain integrates lavender into holistic treatments, recommending lavender oil for massage, baths, candles, eye pillows, sachets, and tea to promote relaxation and healing.
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Yoga poses boost runners with EMH trainers tips
EMH Center for Health and Fitness in Avon features seven yoga poses to enhance flexibility balance and breathing for young athletes. Trainers Stephanie Hickle and Jacky Kalaani outline a Downward Dog leg lunge sequence and offer a free demo at 3 p.m. Sunday at 1997 Healthway Drive Avon.
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Jacky Kalaani
EMH Center For Health & Fitness
Avon
Hickle
Kalaani
EMH
EMH Center For Health and Fitness
Healthway Drive
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