April Newsletter
- ashleythmassage
- Apr 1, 2021
- 3 min read
April is STRESS AWARENESS Month!! Get some much needed relief with a massage! Please read through the newsletter or click the links below to jump to the areas that interest you!
Get Ready…April is Stress Awareness Month
Spring is upon us. It’s time to dust off winter, take a deep breath, and ready ourselves for a new season. It can be a busy time of year, but don’t stress. No, really, don't stress! Stress is a natural negative reaction in your mind and body to challenges. And while it can positively motivate you to get through certain obstacles, it can also wreak havoc on your physical and mental health.
You can't escape stress, but you can change how you deal with it. When you're faced with anxiety:
Take a deep breath and focus on why you're actually feeling this way.
Take a walk or do any exercise where you can think about the situation and how to handle it without blowing up, figuratively and literally.
Be proactive and schedule regular massage appointments. Massage has been shown to reduce stress significantly on physical and psychological levels.
Never forget, I'm here for you!
Aromatherapy Massage
An aromatherapy massage is a Swedish massage with scented plant oils (known as essential oils) added to the massage oil. Extracted from flowers and other plant parts, essential oils offer a pleasing scent and are believed to have healing properties. Lavender and rose, for instance, are known to promote relaxation. The soothing effects of aromatherapy massage can benefit a variety of conditions, including STRESS, headaches, insomnia, certain digestive disorders, back pain, and even premenstrual symptoms. Back to the top.
Fun Facts Massage Therapy reduces stress hormones, such as Cortisol, by as much as 40% in 1 session! Massage increases serotonin levels that play an important role in the regulation of one’s mood, sleep, and appetite. Back to the top.
April 2: Children's Book Day – What was your favorite book as a kid? Today’s a great day to re-read those treasures.
April 2: Reconciliation Day – Designated as a day to patch up relationships and to make amends. Life is too short to hold a grudge between those we love. April 4: Easter
April 10: National Siblings Day – Give some love to your siblings today.
April 11: Eight Track Tape Day - Do you remember those?
April 12: Grilled Cheese Sandwich Day – Here are 50 spins on a classic. http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/articles/50-grilled-cheese
April 16: National Stress Awareness Day – It’s real people. Take some time to acknowledge the stress in your life and create a plan to stay ahead of the curve. (hint, hint…that might include a massage)
April 19: National Garlic Day – While it might make your breath smell bad, it makes food taste delicious.
April 20: Volunteer Recognition Day – Thank a volunteer today.
April 23: National Zucchini Bread Day – Here a delicious recipe. http://www.geniuskitchen.com/recipe/zucchini-bread-17123
April 24: Administrative Professionals Day – Give the gift of massage to thank the admin who helps you all year long.
April 30: Arbor Day – Plant a tree today. Back to the top.
Keeping hydrated is an important part of staying healthy. Water promotes cardiovascular health, keeps your body cool, helps muscles and joints work better and keeps skin supple. Here is this week’s hydration recipe:
Lemon Blueberry Water
Ingredients:
½ lemon cut into slices
Handful of blueberries, muddled
Instructions:
Slices the lemon
Muddle the blueberries
Add all ingredients to a pitcher of water.
Refrigerate until chilled – about 1 hour. Back to the top.
Specials: SPRING SCRUB SPECIAL Slough off your dead skin from winter! Prep it for spring by getting a relaxing smoothing body scrub! This is a full-body treatment that begins with body brushing to activate the lymphatic system, followed by a sugar scrub, and finally an application of body butter. (You get to keep the brush!) $10 Off! I also offer a focused hand/ foot scrub or back scrub. FREE HALF HOUR MASSAGE! Any referrals between now and May 31st, will be entered into a drawing for a free massage! Your referral must schedule within that time frame, keep their appointment, and mention your name, in order to be eligible. Back to the top.
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