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Dieters Slim May Be A Little Misleading

Though it is what they want to do Slimming should not be so hard yet there are literally thousands if not millions that could do with shedding a few pounds of unwanted fat. This is personal to me as I have gained and lost many pounds over the years with the help of diets, tonics, programs and even the dreaded exercises.

What does a dieter need to slim?

The most important thing I found I needed to lose weight was a mental picture of what I wanted to look like. This I constantly kept in my mind all the time. It was never exact just really a thought I would think like; " I am trim or I am light or even I look great and thin". Then I had to choose a diet. The truth is there are many many diets that would help anyone slim out there. We all know just by being slimmer it has a great anti aging effect on us. You just need to investigate them to see if they fit into your life and plans and will actually work for you specifically.

What types of diets have worked for you. Please share diets that managed to get you slim so others might find them and benefit.

Sunday, June 28, 2009

Maximize the Effectiveness of Your Massage Chair Therapy

By Claudine Balsells

Getting a massage should be a relaxing experience. Many things can impact your massage and the resulting effectiveness. In order to maximize your experience, I have put together a few tips to increase the effectiveness of your massage chair therapy. By making a few small changes, you can get the most out of your treatment.

Relaxation is a vital aspect of receiving a massage. The mind has a great hold over the tension residing in your body. When your mind cannot relax then neither can your body. This will help you unwind the tension that is permeating through your body when under stress.

The major aspect of relaxation is psychological. If your mind concentrates on the problems of the day, then it'll be hard for the body to relax. Stress, anxiety and other issues cause tension in your body.

When your body is under tension, it is holding your muscles taut. This sustained attention results in muscle stiffness and fatigue. The muscles simply become tight and loose their flexibility. If your mind hold on to its troubles then it is harder for the muscles in the body to relax.

Maximize your massage experience with a couple of these ideas. First and foremost remove potential distractions which can intrude during your massage therapy session. It is important to have a calm and soothing environment to assist in relaxing. If there is too much muscle then the mind may not be able to easily relax.

So, turn off your cell phone. Make sure you won't be disturbed during the course of your treatment. If you are getting a 20 minute massage, then try to find a time when you will be able to relax the whole time. You don't want to have to get up and do something in the middle of your massage which breaks your relaxation period.

A perfect complement to a massage is music. Music is generally played for two basic reasons. One is to remove and control the auditory levels in the room. This removes noise is a distraction. The second reason is to provide a soothing rhythm for the mind to relax. Soft instrumental music is preferred to ones with vocals.

The best massage chairs come with a music player. This enables the user to load the type of music they like for relaxation. Headphones are provided which facilitate the mind to better listen to the music. This also removes most noise from being a potential distraction during the course of the treatment.

A perfect way to complement a massage is to light a candle in the immediate area. Turn off all the other lights except the candle and relax. The low illumination of a candle is very soothing as well as the flickering of the flame.

Another nice touch to help you relax is to use a soft fragrance. Fresh flowers provide an excellent fragrance for relaxing. There are also a variety of aromatherapy options which can provide a nice scent in the room.

Try to wear clothes that are comfortable. If you wear tight clothes, then it acts as another. barrier for the massage to penetrate. Loose clothes are better to receive a more effective massage. Loosen your tie and take off your jacket before picking the On button.

Consider a few of these ideas and implement them in your massage environment. Just a couple of small changes can result in dramatic increases in the effectiveness of the treatment. It is important to get your mind to relax to release the tension in your body. When your mind relaxes, then it is easier for the massage to more thoroughly penetrate the muscle and soft tissue areas. Create a relaxing environment around your massage.

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