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The Benefits of a Couples Massage

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If you and your loved one are looking for a way to spice up the relationship, why not consider a couple’s massage? This massage yourfootpalace.com/couples-massage-athens-ga/ is a wonderful way to get closer to each other while investing in some quality rest and repair for yourself.

How Couples Massages Can Rejuvenate Your Relationship

Spontaneity in shared experiences is always a great way to reconnect with your significant other, and what better way to spend a portion of your day than receiving a massage service together? Couples that engage in new activities together show higher rewards for connectivity and engagement than those who don’t.

In today’s busy world there is seemingly less time being set aside to relax with your loved one. By allotting yourselves time together you’re putting the relationship first and strengthening your bond with your partner. Getting a couple’s service can be a great way to spend a day together and rekindle that flame.

How Reflexology Helps Relieve Stress

As a touch therapy, reflexology is one of the best ways to help ease stress. Reflexology services help release serotonin, oxytocin (aka the cuddle chemical) and dopamine in the body, which paired with a partner can you leave you both feeling more affectionate and ready to spend some alone time with each other. Aside from making a great gift, bringing someone with you to receive a service is a wonderful way to show them how much you mean to them.

Whether you’re wanting to get away from the stresses of everyday life or needing some one on one time with your significant other, couples massage is forever a great option!


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5 Surprising Health & Beauty Benefits of Cold Showers

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For me, waking up to a hot shower is one of the most relaxing ways to begin the day. However, there is the occasional morning where I am the last one to make it into the shower, leaving me with nothing but icy water and frustration. Despite how much we all might dislike cold showers, the benefits of taking them far outweigh the negatives. 

In addition to your active wellness therapy at Foot Palace, simply turning the shower temperature down may help to improve your long-term physical and mental health.

Improved Hair & Skin Health

Although that hot shower may be the most comfortable way to wake up in the morning it may not be the best for your skin. Hot water can leave your skin dry and itchy long after you’ve gotten out of the shower, so it’s best to use cold water to tighten those pores which helps to prevent clogging. This tightening of the pores helps to prevent dirt and sweat from being trapped inside. Not only do cold showers show positive results with skin but with hair as well. The cold water helps to tighten the follicles, leaving you with the appearance of healthier, stronger and shiny hair. 

Stress Relief

Surprisingly enough, research has shown that cold stimulation can actually lower stress levels. When exposed to cold stimuli the body increases its glutathione, an antioxidant that helps keep other antioxidants performing at optimal levels in the body. A 1994 study found a drastic decrease in uric acid levels during and following the body’s exposure to cold. According to the study repeated exposure to cold water led to adaptation of oxidative stress. 

Ease Depression

Cold showers have been shown to relieve depression symptoms due to the intense impact of cold receptors in the skin, which send an overwhelming amount of electrical impulses from the peripheral nerve endings to the brain. Thus, it produces an antidepressant effect, and boosts moods, making it a pick-me-up. A 2008 study found that cold hydrotherapy has an analgesic effect, and does not appear to have noticeable side effects or cause dependence. This treatment included one to two cold showers of 38 degrees Fahrenheit, two to three minutes long, followed by a five-minute gradual adaptation to make the procedure less shocking.

Faster Muscle Recovery

We all know taking ice baths after training can reduce muscle soreness, but a quick cold shower after breaking a sweat at the gym can be just as effective. A 2009 study analyzing 360 people over seventeen trials found that 24-minute cold water baths were effective in relieving sore muscles one to four days after exercises with a water temperature of 50 to 59 degrees Fahrenheit, or 10 to 15 degrees Celsius.

Greater Circulation and Immune Health

Cold water can improve circulation by helping blood to surround our organs, which can then help combat some problems of the skin and heart. When cold water hits the body, its ability to get blood circulating leads the arteries to more efficiently pump blood, boosting our overall heart health. It can also lower blood pressure, clear blocked arteries, and improve our immune system.

If you enjoyed this information, visit yourfootpalace.com/10-wellness-tips-to-a-healthier-you/ for other health and wellness tips, and consider turning down your temperature so you can experience these benefits.


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Discover Balance and Pleasure With a Self-Care Lifestyle

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We all know that balancing life can be a challenge. Life can really start to pile up between work, school, chores, and social obligations. Life can really spiral out of control without a moment’s notice. With life pulling you in every direction, who has time for self-care? When you create a daily routine, life’s tasks seem to become more manageable and balanced. A routine can help balance one’s life to fit in time for yourself. Self-care should be a priority, but is put off more often than it should be. How can you be your best for your obligations in life, if you can’t even make time for yourself? Do yourself, your family, and your friends a favor, and build a life routine that allows some you time.

Health is About Balance

Balancing your time is quite helpful in keeping yourself healthy, happy, and stress free. It’s not just about being productive and meeting your obligations. It has been found, in a number of studies, that people who make time for self-care, handle stress better, and meet their goals. Creating self-care balance is different for every one of us, but we all need it. Time dedicated to yourself can be as simple as napping, meditating, talking to a friend, working out, or getting a massage. Really, a number of activities can help balance your life. Life’s balance is about creating a routine for yourself that will give you pleasure, therefore reducing stress.

Reflexology Massage Therapy Benefits

Creating time for yourself, to receive a reflexology massage, can really add a little pep in your step. Who doesn’t like a little extra pep these days?! Now, many of us consider massages to be a luxurious treat for ourselves on special occasions. Truth is, reflexology provides many benefits, which is why adding this time into your routine to maintain optimal health, is more important than you thought. Reflexology is a stress buster, energy boaster, and promotes relaxation, just to name a few benefits. Reflexology massage therapy triggers parts of the brain that improves mood and decreases stress, providing you with a sense of calmness and alertness. This is why we typically choose to get massages on special occasions. If you are like most people, where life deals you a hand of daily high-stress, mixed with a chaotic schedule, taking this self-time weekly or monthly, will really help your body and mind, so you can be at your best for everything life throws at you.

Finding Balance, Boosting Energy, and Improving Your Life

Reflexology therapy is not just a relaxing time to bust stress for a better mood, but for overall balance of a healthy body. Aligning various organs and your muscle system, reflexology helps to increase metabolism and energy. This helps to give you a boost of energy, wiping away that sluggish feeling. Balancing your life’s routine with self-care will improve your overall self that you and your family will notice. Remember, you are only given one mind and body in life, don’t run it ragged, take the time to maintain it like a well-oiled machine.

Our reflexology therapists are trained in relaxation and spa massage techniques that help you eliminate stress and achieve balance of your mind and body. Get your routine started!

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1720 Epps Bridge Pkwy Ste 106 Athens, Ga 30606

Phone: (706) 521-5290