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How is it that we just do not ever seem to have enough time. We know we need to take better care of our bodies, but somehow we just keep cutting corners. We are all busy. We know we need to make good health a higher priority, but. Well, you know, but. We do know that stress builds everyday. It is cumulative. How does that stress get reduced? Since ancient times, massage therapy was the preferred method. Today, how about the day spa? Nice, if I had the time. This is where a massage chair can help.

The premier massage chair brands build in an arsenal of advanced massage therapies. How can a massage chair help me? Massage chairs recliners are capable of performing full body massages. Need attention to your shoulders, push the button. Lower back got you down, push the button. Do your feet ache? push the button. Relief from aches, pains and discomfort are only a push of a button away.

What do the studies say about massage therapy? Massage therapy is effective in helping the following: relax muscles; reduce heart rate: increase blood flow and lymph flow; reduce stress; and improve range of motion of joints. Massage therapy is not just about something that feels good. It is about releasing the building up of stress. Remember stess is cumulative and constantly builds. Massage therapy is about periodic treatment. Diet and exercise are not one time events and neither is massage therapy.

Chakrology is a term introduced by practitioners of alternative medicine and New Age philosophers to describe the study of the chakra system, the human body’s energy processing centers identified almost four thousand years ago by the Ancient Hindus.

It is believed that the human body’s energy centers number in the thousands of which seven are considered of vital importance to our individual well being. The major energy points that comprise our chakra system are the energy centers that all together contribute to our spiritual, mental, and physical well being and essence as an individual person.

The active functions of the major chakras contribute individually to the totality of the physical, emotional, mental and spiritual aspects of our life. Each one of our seven energy centers with their own specific character is compatible to a unique feature of our being. They work in a continuous relationship with one another towards achieving balance in the human body and are not vying for ascendancy over another of the other chakra points.

Although there are various models of the human body’s chakra system they have one thing in common, all models depict an uncanny illustration of the human body’s endocrine system and how the various endocrine glands chemically signal and communicate to one another.

New Age philosophers go further in giving a graphic representation of the body’s major chakras by assigning one of the primary colors Red, Orange, Yellow, Green, Blue, Indigo and Violet for each of the seven major energy centers in our body. Coincidental or not, colors are also used to depict different levels of energy that emanate from the environment, including the people and objects therein.

Have you flirted with the idea of returning to school, finishing school, or entering college for the first time, but felt discouraged because of your age? School isn’t just for the young, it is also for the young at heart! Don’t be afraid to step out of your comfort zone and go back to school. Education goes a long way these days. If you are interested in growth, development, and empowerment, head back to school. You owe it to yourself and it could mean a major difference in your future.

When most people think of school, young 18 to 20 year olds come to mind. The reality is that higher learning is not limited to a certain age group. Any person desiring to better themselves by going back to school is entitled and even encouraged to do so, regardless of age.

No person is ever too old to return to school. Going back to school may require a few sacrifices that may push you outside your comfort zone, however, doing so could turn out to be the most beneficial decisions you have ever made.

The world’s oldest college graduate, Nola Ochs, graduated from Fort Hays State University in 2007. She was 95 years old when she graduated with a degree in General Studies!

The second oldest college graduate in the world is Mozelle Richardson. She received a degree in journalism at the age of 95 years from the University of Oklahoma in 2004.

LASIK is a vision correction operation. When successful, many people don’t need their glasses ever again. This procedure uses a laser to reshape the cornea.

The first step is to check with an eye doctor to see if you qualify for this type of surgery. There are some things that will hurt your chances. One example is if your eyes are unstable. You need consistent vision.

Eye diseases will also hurt your chances of using a LASIK procedure. If you have had an eye injury, this could also be a problem.

Getting ready for LASIK surgery will work something like this. If you are a contact wearer, you need to stop wearing them for a designated amount of time before surgery. This is because your contact lenses alter the shape of your cornea.

The day before the procedure you need to quit using any chemicals on your body: makeup, lotions, mascara, etc. This is to control possible infections.

The operation itself takes about a half an hour. You will not stay overnight in the hospital. So, you will need to have someone available to drive you home.

You will need to fix your eye on a light during the procedure. The ability to do this is required for the procedure. If you aren’t able to focus on the light for one minute, you won’t be allowed to have LASIK surgery.

Do you feel like you’re drinking too much? Have you ever considered the idea that you may be an alcoholic? If you have, and you have repeatedly denied it to yourself and to others, then you may indeed be suffering from alcoholism. Alcoholism is hard to detect because it creeps into your lifestyle like a silent monster. If you don’t counter alcoholism early, it will destroy your life. That’s why you need to look out for signs of the condition.

Alcoholism has many symptoms. For example, there’s no special occasion, but you still choose to drink. Furthermore, you don’t even have anyone to drink with, but you still drink. Drinking alone is a classic sign of alcoholism.

When there are no chances for drinking, and when there are no friends who invite you over for some shots of alcohol, and especially when you’re not even allowed to drink either by age, because of work, or because your parents do not allow you to, but still find a way to escape and drink – you may be an alcoholic.

Another sign of alcohol dependence is that you make up reasons why you believe you function better with alcohol. For instance, you can’t go to work or do anything without drinking alcohol. You may even believe that alcohol functions like a vitamin supplement for you. You know most of your reasons really have no logical basis, but you still have them because you need them to justify your alcohol addiction.

Since our chakras are directly influenced by everything around us such as the technique to regular cleansing of our chakras logically follows that we should take our environment into consideration as well. To achieve balance and harmony, the physical, intellectual, emotional and spiritual aspects of our being also needs cleansing in order to heal our energy systems. This is necessary since all aspects of our existence are interconnected and are necessary to function harmoniously for healthy and vibrant living.

Following are some of the conventional chakra cleansing methods man uses for thousands of years:

1. Smudging is an effective method of removing harmful energy obstacles that affect our chakras. White sage is proven to be a highly effective smudging agent.

2. Auric brushing with the hands or the aid of gemstones and crystals is one of the highly effective chakra cleansing technique. Caution must be taken however that the practice should only be performed by a well-practiced individual since there is the possibility of serious damage rather than successful healing due to the inherent powers of the gemstones and crystals employed in the process.

3. A wholesome lifestyle, drinking plenty of clean water, tea and fruit juices, plus enough sleep and moderation are highly suggested in order to preserve the function of our chakras.

4. Performing regular physical and breathing exercises are also necessary to achieve and maintain the health and stability of our chakras. The obvious benefits of exercise to our body are also an important consideration in doing physical activities and appropriate breathing techniques.