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Motor Back Massager with Heat
We all know that stress can take a toll on your health. If you already have a chronic condition, the stress could make your condition worsen or bring on new complications. Use the picks below to give yourself some relief.
1) Motor Back Massager with Heat
You can put this back massager in your car, your office, or even your lounge chair at home. It has both heat and massage to help you relax your upper and lower back muscles.
2) Tai Chi: Beginner's Level
For most of us, our doctors are always telling us to get some form of exercise to reduce stress and improve health. However, the biggest problem with establishing an exercise routine is getting started. Start slowly with Tai Chi, a form of exercise that focuses on low-impact, slow movements.
3) Foot Spa
If you've spent a long day wandering from store to store looking for the latest toy or just the right gift your feet probably hurt! A great way to relax and take care of those tired dogs is to soak them in some hot water and get a massage. Add some aromatherapy oil to the water to really get relaxed!
4) Aromatherapy Diffuser
It's surprising how much scents can affect our moods. An aromatherapy diffuser scents the air with a fine mist of essential oils. Different oils will have different purposes, so you can use aromatherapy to relax and calm, but also to engergize your body and your mind.
5) Musical Stress Relief
Music is an excellent stress reliever and can affect us profoundly. Calming music is an excellent way to relax and calm the mind so you can come back to your holiday tasks with more focus. Keep a CD or tape in your car, too, to avoid getting upset over the crush of holiday traffic.
6) Relaxation & Stress Reduction Workbook
I think the great thing about this book is that it helps you work through your stress and gives you the tools to deal with everyday life. Instead of just telling you to reduce your stress, this workbook will give you the tools and techniques you need to achieve your goals.
7) Sound Machine
When you lay down to sleep at night, sometimes your brain just won't turn off. It keeps going, worrying you about all the things you have to do the next day. One of the things that will help is a sound machine. Some background noise such as rain or "white noise" can help you focus on becoming relaxed. Also, it will drown out other noises that may keep you awake such as traffic or neighbors.
8) Peppermint Foot Lotion
Peppermint is not only great in a tea for IBS, it is also excellent in a lotion for your feet. There's nothing more relaxing than a foot rub, and the peppermint scent leaves you with a rejuvenated feeling.
9) Hand-Held Massager
These hand-held massagers can help you reach those spots on your back that need some attention. They are a great, inexpensive way to work out tense muscles.
10) Eye Gel Masks
These masks are excellent for soothing the area around the eyes, including the sinuses, when it is painful due to eyestrain or a headache.
