Banish tension and restore your zest for life with a soothing massage using essential oils. A practical illustrated guide to releasing tension and revitalizing body and mind. Twenty instant stress-relieving programs, illustrated with step-by-step photographs, show how to calm frayed nerves and induce relaxation anytime, anywhere, from office to airport. Here are quick-fix massage treatments to do with or without a partner, plus profiles of restorative oils and therapeutic blends to massage away headaches, ease aching muscles, and promote peaceful sleep. Expert advice on choosing and using essential oils to promote relaxation. Practical and portable, "Pocket Massage for Stress Relief is the perfect antidote to stress at home, at work, and on the road.

Do you feel stressed, tired, depleted? Do you hold tension in certain parts of your body because of your busy lifestyle — or extended time in one position, such as working at your computer or sitting in a car commuting? Muscle pain, back spasm, and a host of anxiety-related disorders seem inevitable in today's overproductive world. However, there's a simple way to rebuild and counteract the damage inflicted by this grueling lifestyle: self-massage. With clear instructions and 30 photographs, this books describes various types of self-massage techniques for relieving stress and relaxing. By learning about intention and focus, timing, practice, and a "balanced" approach, you can maximize the benefits of quick massage and create a personal massage routine tailored to the demands of your world...in just a few minutes a day. You'll learn to: strengthen your posture, diminish aches and pains, replenish your energy, and target specific conditions such as headaches or stiff neck. In a practical and inspiring way, Massage for Busy People takes the practice of massage and personalizes it for all environments — at home, at the office, in the car, or on a plane.

This book is the perfect no-nonsense introduction to detox. In a world where so many books and authors keep telling readers they don’t drink enough water - eat the wrong kind of foods - don’t get enough sleep or exercise - maybe drink and smoke too much, Pocket Detox offers its positive alternative: readers can reverse damage and increase their health and energy levels and lose weight at the same time. This little pocket guide is the first step toward a healthier lifestyle. It is full of immediate, practical, and affordable tips for removing toxins from body, mind, and home so that readers can function at full potential. With the food and health choices explained in this book, detox is a delicious and easy way to feel better within a matter of weeks - or even days. Detox has been around a while and is a simple idea: getting toxins and poisons out frees up energy and allows the body to get stronger and healthier. The program outlined in Pocket Detoxwill help people feel more energetic yet relaxed. Beneficial side effects include weight loss, glowing skin, better digestion and even an energy boost that could help kick addictions. And Pocket Detox shows readers how to do all this without spending a lot of money on vitamin supplements or special programs, and with no time-consuming activities like counting calories. Easy, bite-sized chapters cover topics such as stress, sleep, drinking enough water, and decreasing consumption of toxic foods. Easy-access charts serve as a quick reference for planning meals and activities. The book includes tips on removing toxins from your home and environment and managing stress. The reader can use this book as an introduction to healthy choices for life, or just use the tips and advice to do a quick weekend or week-long detox program when they feel run down. Both a guide to healthy lifestyle changes and a short detox program, this little book delivers big benefits!

From the creator of the bestselling Office Yoga comes the ultimate guide to sanity and serenity in the workplace. Office Spa presents more than 50 fun, simple, stress-relieving ideas that help make a day at the office feel more like a day at the spa. Beat the mid-morning blahs with an invigorating herbal tea steam. Alleviate anxiety with a Hara Power tummy massage. Treat tired toes under the desk with relaxing reflexology. Author Darrin Zeer taps into the healing principles behind aromatherapy, acupressure, meditation, reflexology, and even feng shui, creating quick and effective pampering treatments that are easy enough to do on the commute, at the computer, or in the conference room. Brimming with playful illustrations by Frank Montagna, this delightful desktop reference offers a suite of soothing ideas to relax, refresh, and renew.

Indulge in the transformative journey of “A Pocket Full of Peace”, a luxurious exploration into the realm of perfect relaxation, enlightenment, and self-discovery. Within the captivating pages of this opulent book, Ray shares her personal experiences and insights gathered from years of practicing Reiki and counselling. With a dedication to all seekers of inner peace, Ray unveils the secrets of healing and reveals the hidden payoffs of sickness. Through introspection and self-work, she guides readers to heal at the core level and unleash their body's natural healing powers. “A Pocket Full of Peace” program is meticulously crafted to help readers find their own path to tranquillity. Ray accentuates that unwinding is not a coerced endeavour, but a seamless release guided by the Universe. Embark on a profound journey and immerse yourself in the soul-stirring A Pocket Full of Peace, where each instant is a sensory celebration and every page a tribute to the might of the human soul. Let Ray's wisdom and guidance lead you to a life of ultimate relaxation, where worldly anxieties dissolve and the allure of the present is wholly embraced. This is a journey of a lifetime, one that will leave you feeling rejuvenated, inspired, and transformed.

The only guide you'll ever need to master massage from head to toe. Improve your technique through a better understanding of anatomy. choose the right equipment, from massage couches to essential oils. find out how to vary massage styles for children, athletes, and seniors. Master simple exercises from tapping to chopping and kneading. Discover a range of therapies that complement massage. The KISS Series delivers its promise: simple access to all the information you'll need on any one subject. Expert authors walk you through each topic, using simple blocks of knowledge to develop your skills. Straightforward and relaxed in its approach to each subject and full-color photography on every page make KISS Series inspiring and informative, with key information highlighted throughout.

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A Pocket Guide to Clinical Midwifery: The Efficient Midwife, Second Edition is a must-have resource for midwives and women’s health nurse practitioners.It features important concepts, diagnostic tools, algorithms, and management options, including conventional, lifestyle, and complementary therapies, all in one place.

Pain is the most common complaint amongst all patients seeking care from all types of health practitioners. It is estimated that 40% of patient visits to health care practitioners are for the management of pain. The problem of pain and other functional complaints is an ever larger proportion of the practice of integrative medicine. Complementary and alternative medical modalities have much to offer in managing pain and functional complaints, as well as presenting new and unique perspectives on the phenomenon of pain. This book is also unique in taking into account cultural, historical and social factors in pain and pain management. While not a topic in itself (with the exception of the introductory chapter) it is a perspective that infuses all the topics of the book.

"This is an excellent resource for nurses practicing in critical care units, emergency departments, and trauma units, as well as for midlevel providers who manage these patients.--Doody's Medical Reviews "Compact ClinicalGuide to Critical Care,Trauma, and EmergencyPain Management is aconcise, easy-to-readresource for nurses whowant to reinforce theirfoundational knowledgein this area."--Critical Care Nurse This addition to Springer Publishingís Compact Clinical Guide to Pain Management Series presents evidence-based national guidelines and treatment algorithms for managing pain in patients in the critical care, trauma, and emergency room settings. Such patients often present with co-morbid and complex conditions which often make accurate pain assessment and treatment a challenge. In an easy-to-use, bulleted format, the book provides the most current information on assessing and managing pain in a variety of critical conditions. Both pharmacological management therapies and non-pharmacologic interventions are included along with information about pain assessment screening tools for special populations. Topics covered include the basics of pain physiology in critical, emergency, and operative care patients, assessing pain in the critically ill, medications and advanced pain management techniques useful with this population, and commonly occurring conditions in the various care environments. Also addressed are the management of particularly challenging patients (elderly, obese) and conditions (chronic pain, renal failure, chemically dependent patients, and burn patients). The book contains tables that efficiently summarize information and figures to illustrate key concepts. Pain rating scales and a helpful equi-analgesic conversion table are included in the Appendix. Key Features: Provides evidence-based information on treating pain in critical care, trauma, and emergency room patients for all practice levels Organized for quick access to pertinent clinical information on treatment options and pain types Provides cross-referenced indexing and easy-to-use assessment and screening tools Includes information for treating especially challenging and difficult to manage patient pain scenarios