Christmas Stresses

Christmas is coming and with that, usually comes some additional stress. So much shopping to do, people to organise, places to be, cooking to be done, decorating, parties, looking good and feeling good.

That's where Body Belle can help you. Let me alleviate some of your stress and aches and pains (carrying all those shopping bags!) by massaging away all your troubles. From a 20 minute back, neck and shoulder, to a full body or a 50 minute head massage (fully clothed), the choice is yours.

Massage has many therapeutic effects and will leave you feeling more at peace with yourself, relaxed, less stressed and 'lighter'. Some of the many additional benefits you will feel include:

• a good nights sleep
• an improvement in the condition of the skin
• an increase in your metabolism
• relief from pain and tension
• a feeling of well-being
• an improvement in posture

So a massage will not only help to reduce your stress levels but it will make you feel better and when you feel better, you look better; feeling more youthful and your confidence levels will soar!

So book your appointment today and come along and share a glass of Christmas Cheer at the end of your treatment. For bookings made before 22nd November, you'll receive a 10% discount off the normal price.

See you soon!

www.bodybelle.co.uk

It's that time of year...

When colds attack from all directions! Kids come home from school with runny noses, babies pick up lots of nasty germs at toddler groups, even the grown-ups mix in cold-social circles!

At the first sign of a cold, or a sore throat, or even a sniffle, try perking yourself up with some essential oils. Eucalyptus is an ideal oil, great for using in a burner or for steam inhallation. 3-5 drops in a bowl of steaming water, towel over your head, and steam for 10 minutes - great for the skin too! You could also put a couple of drops on a tissue and inhale deeply. It's good to hang on to the tissue for the rest of the day - ladies, the ideal place is to stick it inside your bra!

Niaouli is a great oil too - make a blend with the two oils, never more than the dosage specified. For example, in a steam inhalation, use 2 drops of eucalyptus and 2 drops niaouli. This oil is a milder alternative to tea tree and it's great for clearing the airways.

For children, chamomile (Roman) and Lavender are the perfect oils but always use in HALF DILUTIONS. Whatever an adult would use, then half this for a child. It's great in a bath for children (around 6 drops in a bath, with a carrier oil or bath carrier), or again inhallation.

Citronella is a great oil in a bath to dissolve muscular aches and pains and those cold shivers. And it's the perfect excuse to have a warm, relaxing bath - all very therapeutic!

Until next time, keep those winter colds away.

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* Please be aware of precautions (e.g. if you have epilepsy, diabetes or may be pregnant) - ask a qualified aromatherapist for advice, or feel free to drop me a line if you need to ask a question.