Massage Therapy Is Not A Luxury ...

An Alternative Medicine, massage therapy is beneficial to anyone looking for relaxation, reduction from stress, headaches or any other ailments.  Enjoyed by the elderly to babies.  It is now considered a luxury by some individuals since health insurance companies no longer cover it.  I see it as a necessity in your overall wellness.  When your budget allows for it, I say go for it.

Message therapy has always comforted me in the past and relieves the tension or stress from my day to day activities.  It helps drain toxins from your lymph nodes, aids the digestive tract, promotes better blood flow and so much more.  I don't see massage therapy as a sexual release but an emotional release.  Tension or stress comes in all our lives everyday.  Each of us has different things affecting our emotions and our bodies.

A licensed professional will take your medical information and listen to your current stress levels.  Massage therapists will apply pressure to your comfort level providing you the best muscle relief and relaxation.  Speak up if the pressure is too deep, it is all about relaxation and comfort.  Drink plenty of water before and after to help remove the toxins.

Never had a massage before, ask for a gift certificate on your next occasion to your local massage center or a referred massage therapist.  Some massage schools have a discounted program for students to apply their skills, but it will not be the same as a licensed professional.  Keep this in mind when using schools. 

Save your receipts and use them for out of pocket medical expenses or health savings account.  My motto is try things once and if you like it incorporate it into your life.  You will be glad you did.

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I have setup a GoFundMe page for donations to help with my medical bills.  Your generosity is humbling and appreciated.

Be genuine, share yourself and have a fabulous day!  Susan (aka SuzzzyGal)

Disclaimer:  I am not a medical or accountant professional and any information contained here is an opinion.  Seek advice from a professional. 

Hydration Is Key ...

Water has no calories, it is colorless and is essential for maintaining a healthy body environment.  Yet most people do not have the recommended eight glasses of per day.  A natural resource, individuals will choose soda, energy drinks and others over water.

For me, I was a soda drinker.  I loved Coca-Cola!  As a young person it would help any hangover, the sugary caramel flavor.  Yyyuuummmmm!  Coca-Cola always satisfied my thirst cravings, but it wasn't until later in life did I realize the effects it was causing.

Drinking 4-6 cans a day, I had sugar rushes as well as crashes.  It was hard to give up.  Gradually I reduced the amount of soda and incorporate water into my diet.  After a year of not drinking soda, I can say when I indulge, it no longer has that pleasure factor.   Soda doesn't taste the same either, it now has an aftertaste.

Regan putting in my IV.
 

As mentioned, water is essential to a health body.  It maintains your organs, bloodflow, hydrates the body, aids the digestive system, removes toxins through the kidneys and sweat through the skin.  For me I need a steady drink of water throughout the day.  When I start to feel a headache coming on, I have water and within minutes feel better.  It is your system signaling you are dehydrated.

Each month I have Zometa treatments to help strengthen my bones via IV.  Requiring tests to ensure my kidneys are running properly and other indicators, my veins are difficult for blood draws and IV's.  Drinking the recommended eight glasses of water the day before and a fair amount in the morning, my IV's have become easier to put in.  Usually it would take 2-4 sticks.

Are you still drinking soda or energy drinks?  Make a change for a healthier body environment, drink water.  My reasons may not be yours, but you never know when the body becomes acidic.  An environment that accepts disease.  Over time you will feel a difference and perhaps change the course an unhealthy body environment.  Now is the time.

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I have setup a GoFundMe page for donations to help with my medical bills.  Your generosity is humbling and appreciated.

Be genuine, share yourself and have a fabulous day!  Susan (aka SuzzzyGal)

Disclaimer:  I am not a medical professional and any information contained here is an opinion.  Seek advice from a professional.