A deep healing and unique moment that brings you close to nature, hot stone massage involves using water heated basalt stones of varying sizes to key points on the body and giving a deep massage, which create makes you feel deeply relaxed, allowing you to let go of all the stress that is held within your body. It is really an amazing experience and can be a perfect gift for your body and mind.

In fact, hot stones have been used throughout history Japanese have used heated stones to alleviate pain and stress by placing them along the meridians of the body. Scandinavians have used heated stones to create steam in saunas for centuries. However, it is in the Southwest of America where massage therapists began to incorporate Native American healing techniques including thermotherapy and smooth stones, “the bones of Mother Earth,” into their massage sessions-hence the origin of the popularity of this treatment.

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These are the things you need in order to give yourself this rejuvenating treatment in the privacy of your home. Apart from the standard pots and pans, and the obvious enema bag and tube, you will also need a source of filtered water (as opposed to chlorinated water, which will kill but not the least; you will of course need a quantity of organic, fully caffeinated coffee. Also keep a supply of water-based lubricant jelly nearby, just in case you need some for help with the tube insertion.

Pour eight cups of filtered water into a pot and bring it to a boil. Add as many heaped tablespoonfuls of ground organic coffee. Use a French Press, if available, to strain of the right temperature, it is better to make a mistake on the lower side rather than risking burning your innards. Pour the coffee into the enema bag, making sure the value is switched off, and hang it no higher than one meter from the floor. Turn on the valve to let the air out and let the coffee flow to the end of the tube before closing the value again. Spread a thin layer of lubricant at the end of the tube about two inches high.

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Toxicity: It’s a subject we struggle against and fear, yet it’s something we hardly know anything about or how to deal with. Many of us are too busy to even care and are completely subjected to everyday. What human beings failed to realize is this: optimum health equates to optimum output. Such is only possible when the body is free of hindrances – both emotional and physical

Toxins are found everywhere, coming from the environment, food, drugs, water, and the air we breathe therefore it is impossible to avoid them entirely. Minimizing contact with toxic substances is a possibility, requiring awareness and considerate choices in lifestyle and diet. However many of us are not afforded with either the time or luxury to always make health-conscious decisions and are in need of and alternative in reducing such harmful contaminants.

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There are plenty of treatments for the body. One of the easiest ways to pamper your body as well as your mind is aroma therapeutic bathing. You actually have to clean your body first before soaking yourself under the aromatic water. Use a few drops of geranium, lavender, lemon, orange, rosemary or cypress essential oils with warm water. The oil will help you relax and better your blood circulation. And for showering, drop the essential oils onto your towel and rub your body with it.

These are just a few spa tips that are easy for you to do on your own at home. Many more can be found easily from books and on the Internet. While pampering yourself at home, you can also add up the atmosphere. Lighting scented candles make the air fresh and the mood romantic. Gentle music is recommended as well. You will feel so relaxed and comfortable doing your own spa. Perhaps, it will be even better than receiving the service at day spas because it is your home, private and personal. After treatments, follow up with fresh fruits or juices. They are rich in vitamins, help your digestive system and thus, benefit your health.

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The first facial treatment I recommend is banana face mask and the ingredients are one mashed banana, one blended avocado and 1-teasppon oatmeal. Mix everything together and leave it in a refrigerator for coolness. Don’t forget to wash your face before applying it. Leave it on your face for half an hour and rinse off. Bananas are rich in vitamins A and C, which are great food for the skin.

Another facial tip is massage honey that helps remove dead cells. Use one cup of pure honey, 10 drops of lemon juice and one sliced cucumber. …click here to read more