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More people in the 21st century are seeking unity of body, mind and spirit by trying holistic health practices such as aromatherapy. Those who’d like to try this practice would be well advised to learn what are essential oils, the key ingredients in aromatherapy. Basically volatile plant oils are the “essence” of the plant. They carry a plant’s elemental aromatic identity in an intense liquid form. Today there are at least 90 such aromatic substances derived from plants, but various products of this type made by distilling vegetation have been used for thousands of years. Different methods are used to extract the essences from their plants. Among the extraction methods are treating the plants with liquefied carbon dioxide or using certain chemicals, later removed, to bring out oils. Those extracted using carbon dioxide are called COs, while essences concentrated using chemicals are called Absolutes. Either method is considered acceptable. Aromatherapy uses essential oils in two ways to benefit the body: inhaling an oil’s fragrance or applying the essence to the skin using what’s known as a carrier oil. These carriers can include sweet almond, cold-pressed olive, grapeseed and others. Other popular body oils are no recommended as carriers for these intense fragrances because they contain synthetics, which defeats the holistic intention of using plant essences. It’s important to remember three things when using essential oils. First, these highly concentrated plant essences should never be applied directly to the skin as they may cause a rash. Instead, place a few drops of volatile essence into a carrier oil such as sweet almond, cold-pressed olive or grapeseed, and apply it to the body. Second, essential oils catch fire easily, so they should be stored in a safe place away from heat or flame. Use only a drop or two of the oil if it’s be heated directly, such as on a light bulb to serve as a room freshener. Third, use only one drop at first when trying a new product to check for adverse reactions. Always remember how intense these distilled plant essences are! In addition, it’s also wise when trying a new essence to use only one drop for inhalation or application to watch for any adverse reactions. Finally, volatile oils are flammable. They should be stored in a safe place and used in small amounts if being heated directly. For more on the therapeutic value of aromatherapy oils, and one of many important oils individually such as Helichrysum, visit The Ananda Apothecary online. |
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The Professional Definition of an Essential Oil
Tuesday, June 28th, 2011Home Made Natural Bug Repellents
Tuesday, June 21st, 2011| Scentsy | Flameless Candles | Wickless Candles |
It’s that time of year and biting insects are in full bloom. While there are many over the counter insect repellents, they often contain DEET or diethyl-m-toluamide, which has questionable health effects, especially for children. Alternatively, nature provides safe and effective aromatics which you can easily blend at home. Here’s a look at these essential oils and how to use them.. People are acting on to the fact that natural aromatic compounds are effective at repelling mosquitoes. Catnip essential oil has been shown to be 10 times more effective than DEET, the chemical found in many drugstore “unnatural” formulas. This is good to know because DEET has been called a safety concern for children (which really means “everyone” doesn’t it?). Catnip can eliminate that risk. An Iowa State research group, which had previously found catnip essential oil to repel cockroaches, presented the report at the 222nd National Meeting of the American Chemical Society. The results were profoundly important for those people wishing to eliminate such unnatural chemicals from their lives. Laboratory researchers put groups of 20 mosquitoes in a see-through container, half of which was exposed to nepetalactone (found in high amounts in catnip oil). Within ten minutes only an average of 20 percent only four mosquitoes were near the part of the tube containing catnip. The same tests with DEET resulted in approximately 40 percent to 45 percent remaining on the treated side. The results from each tube were compared on a scale from -100 to +100, with 0 meaning half of the insects would be on the treated side, and half would be on the untreated side. The tests of Catnip produced results between +49 and +59, meaning thatthe majority of the insects relocated to the untreated side. The DEET tests produced results between +6 and +16, meaning that fewer insects traveled to the untreated side of the tube. To achieve the same degree of repellency, researchers adjusted the dosages of nepetalactone and DEET, and reported that one part nepetalactone yielded an identical effect as ten parts DEET. Thus, nepetalactone is agreed to be ten times more effective at repelling mosquitoes. Commercial formulas usually use between 5-25% DEET, which means that your home blend should require only .5-2.5% of catnip oil to be aseffective. Given the increased efficacy of Catnip essential oil, it takes less oil to produce the same benefit asyou would get using a higher quantity of the potentially harmful DEET. There are also two additional essential oils that provide repellency. Their scents are a matter of preference; the newest oil is Eucalyptus Citradora, which doesn’t exhibit Citronella’s classic scent of lemon-grass. If you would like to make a pleasant and effective spray for the skin or clothing, you’ll need to add a little “tween”, a naturally-derived compound that helps oils and water to keep from separating. It is listed on the internet. Some folks say use equal parts Tween and essential oil in your recipe, but we’ve noticed that we can use much less (perhaps 1/4) if we don’t mind shaking the bottle before we use it. So, here’s a recipe you can try. If you want to make a cream base catnip can even be blended with sunscreen), use any unscented cream for your base. You won’t need Tween if you’re mixing in a cream base. An example recipe might be this - in each ounce of water, add 30 drops catnip oil and eucalyptus citradora oil, plus 10 drops peppermint (limit the peppermint if anyone finds it too strong). Start with ten drops of polysorbate 20, and fill the rest of the bottle with water. Shake well and let sit overnight. Shake again, and if you feel you need more emulsifier, try adding another 5 to 10 drops. Due to the relatively high cost of catnip essential oil with a high concentration of neptalactone (like ours), you may add none at all, or perhaps 1/10th of your entire blend being catnip, the rest being other oils you enjoy! Our favorites include: Eucalyptus Citradora, Citronella, Geranium, and a little Peppermint. ALL these oils have been noted effective, and we think experimenting at home is fun. As a best practice, make a note of what you put in your diffuser each time, and how well you liked them. You’ll make your own finest critter-repelling creation! You may even try using Flower Essences like Rescue Remedy, along with calming essential oils during the holiday season. For more, visit anandaapothecary.com |
A Heads Up on Low Thyroid Levels
Thursday, May 12th, 2011| Scentsy | Flameless Candles | Wickless Candles |
Say hormone and your mind goes to the subject of sex. Well there is another hormone in the body that is in charge of Power. It is thyroid. And there are other hormones like growth hormone and adrenal hormone etc. etc. The thyroid hormone comes from the base of the neck. It is butterfly shaped and called the thyroid gland. The gland makes about a tablespoon of thyroid hormone a year. What does the hormone do? It runs the speed of each engine in the cell. Cells have engines called mitochondria. Energy and lots of other things are made and done there. Consider this, each cell has to have a controller to tell it how fast to operate. This prevents run-away cells. Next all cells must be in harmony, the hormone that does all this is Thyroid. To be most specific a thyroid with 3 iodine molecules on it. It is called T3 and is made only in the cell. The gland secrets the thyroid into the blood stream for transport to the cells. From there it enters the cells and works like that little guy at the back of an 8 man racing boat. Each must pull the oar at the same speed. Each must pull the oar at the same power. Each person on the team must be screamed at to catch up or slow down. If this does not happen the boat goes in curves. Power is wasted and if the pace is too slow, well they lose the race. Regulating this is the work of the thyroid hormone. There are at least 65 symptoms of low thyroid. While you are suffering, you will gain weight, be cold or cool most of the time, have brain fog and fatigue and will have a lingering fatigue that challenges the best to remain happy and tolerating this very common disease. In High School and University, I was a debater. We were required to make our arguments and assertions and then cite evidence of what we were saying. Here is a book that will do that and more Hypothyroidism Type II by Mark Starr MD. You can order it from my sight. I found my self very happy that much of my experience was being written there. As I spoke to friends they often suggested I write a book. After this book, Not now it says everything that I had already learned. Now if one hormone can cause so much trouble if it is low, you should learn more about Thyroid and its general workings in the body. If you have low levels of it you are going to suffer. Next I want to give you some rules of thumb. Only one thing is worse than not telling the truth. It is telling the truth that is not the truth. This is the blood test for low thyroid called TSH. Get Hypothyroidism type II by Mark Starr MD Get caught in the “your thyroid test is fine” zone while you are nearly low thyroid is very bad news. There are daily contaminants in our water and food that are not tested for and yet block the complete functioning of this valuable hormone. Even if your TSH is normal, (the best thyroid test we have????) many chemicals block the thyroid function. If they don t totally block the hormone they slow it and blind any effort to make a solid diagnosis. These facts put you in a wondering state. There is a way out. Very cheap and proven to work. Not too fancy but backed up by tons of evidence in Dr Starr’s book Hypothyroidism. Learn to take your temperature the first 10 minutes you are up. If it is below 97 degrees you will find that that matches the years of reading basal body temp tests by Dr Broda Barns. (Google him). This will arm you well .. then check my Blogs for more videos and explaining about Iodine and the blending of a protocol from my combine clinical observations and that of Dr Mark Starr and Dr David Brownstene. Looking to find out about all about Low Thyroid Levels? Then go to Doctor Hagglund’s site at http://hagglundmd.com to find out about about a Thyroid protocol that will naturally heal your Low Thyroid Levels |
Review About The Sanyo Model DR-7700 Massage Chair
Friday, April 29th, 2011| Scentsy | Flameless Candles | Wickless Candles |
The flagship model of the Sanyo line is the HEC-DR7700K Zero Gravity Massage Chair. This massage chair retails for just under $5,000. The HEC in the part number is Hitachi Electric Company, who actually makes the chair for Sanyo. This massage chair comes with a number of high-tech electronic features. Many of these sensors have been located throughout the chair to provide a more customized massage. When looking for a shiatsu massage chair, you are buying a chair for your needs. However, the company that makes is just part of the package. Manufacturers vary and how they support the product also varies. Bigger is not always better. Customer service is critical if you need service. How is Sanyo’s customer service? Good news is Sanyo has a US call center open 24/7 for warranty issues. Our experience is about average service but relatively short times to resolve issue, which is important. Warranty is always an interesting area. You can benchmark a manufacturer’s confidence by their warranty. The longer and more comprehensive the better and brings additional value and protection to customer. Sanyo’s warranty is weak. Sanyo’s warranty is 1 year labor, 1 year parts, 3 years on the roller mechanism. Finally, Sanyo is offering in-home service, which it will cover for the first year. The warranty is a good indication of the company’s faith in its product. Sanyo’s massage chair warranty is weak for the price-remember the hefty price tag. Officially, a zero gravity chair must recline back so your knees are above your heart. The HEC-DR7700K Zero Gravity shiatsu massage chair meets this requirement. In the zero gravity position, your weight is evenly distributed across your back. This takes the weight off your spine. This is a comfortable position. One can certainly relax before and after their massage. The HEC-DR7700K has a built in Stiffness Detection Sensor. The stiffness detection sensor is based on lie detection technology and detects stress points throughout your back. The Stiffness Detection Sensor gauges fatigue by monitoring changes in your perspiration and pulse rate. The massage is adjusted to pinpoint higher areas of stress. Sanyo has a Physical Shape Sensor that adjusts the massage rollers to your body movements. As you move on the chair, so do the massage rollers to your new position. Sanyo has these intelligent rollers that adapt as you shift your body during the course of the massage. Sanyo’s has an exclusive GK Roller Technology which is part of the roller mechanism. The GK rollers have the capability to “reach out” of the massage chair. The reaching out is a great function for the neck and shoulders. Sanyo has added an extra thumb as part of the roller system. It is great to see 3 dimensional massage functions be incorporated to massage your neck and shoulders. These rollers extend out to give an extra dimension of massage sensation. Ultimately, it is the massage that makes or breaks the chair. The Sanyo DR7700K has an arsenal of 83 combination manual massage courses, 5 automatic massage courses and 4 full body automatic courses. Choose from Grip, Shiatsu, Kneading, Tapping, Kneading & Tapping and various stretches. Sanyo has a unique jointed massage head. This jointed massage head pushes outward to strongly grip your shoulders from above like a real masseuse. This is my review of the Sanyo DR 7700 massage chair. Massage Unlimited has a large selection of Massage Chairs for your massage needs. Visit Massage Unlimited for honest and unbiased reviews of Sanyo Massage Chairs and others including Takasima, Human Touch, and Omega Massage. |
Using Essential Oils For Their Medicinal And Therapeutic Actions
Wednesday, April 27th, 2011| Scentsy | Flameless Candles | Wickless Candles |
Commercially sold goods exist to take care of almost every ache, pain, and illness. These range in price reasonable to outrageously expensive. Along with the affordability factor, there is sometimes concern concerning their substances. Certain products consist of chemicals that may be useful for the treatment of a condition, yet cause other harm to the body. One way to naturally cure what ails you is to make use of essential oils, which are derived from nature. Natural essential oils have been used for medical purposes all through history. Ibn al-Baitar, an Analusian chemist, pharmacist, and physician who existed from 1188 to 1248, was the first to explain the techniques used to generate these oils. The oil by itself is a liquid that contains volatile aroma components taken from plants. The word “essential” is added to indicate that the item possess the distinctive scent, also called essence, of the plant. Distillation is considered the most common way to extract the oil from the plant. Most people do not realize that these oils are widely-used to flavor or scent goods we commonly buy. Drinks, food, soaps, cosmetics, fragrances, cleaning products, and incense consist of the oils in their ingredient list. When used individually, pure essential oils treat starting from a common skin condition to cancer. Several countries control product claims regarding efficiency, leading suppliers to be purposely ambiguous regarding results. Usage has decreased in modern evidence-based medicine, so someone may need to consult older statistics and facts to learn about their use. The alternative medicine technique of aromatherapy endorses the curing effects of aromatic elements like essential oil. A single oil could have diverse qualities that facilitate it to provide a number of beneficial results. Aromatherapy essential oils are diluted in carrier oils utilized in massage, diffused into the air by means of a nebulizer, burned as incense, or heated by means of a candle flame. The technique of pharmacology is mostly dismissive of the oils but some of the materials are used in popular remedies or fringe medicine. For certain purposes, general agreement exists that pure essential oils are chosen to over-the-counter medications. They are also great for treating minor conditions that do not respond nicely to prescription medication. An instance is the effectiveness of vapors in curing persistent coughs and congestion. Substances in these include menthol, anise, camphor, capsaicin, as well as eucalyptus oil. Several oils may treat the same condition using diverse pharmacology. An oil that treats bronchial and upper respiratory problems may act as a decongestant or expectorant. Many of them even have an antitussive impact by acting as a locally anesthetic counter-irritant. One oil might have opposite effects on the mucous membranes and skin at different instances. Menthol first produces a cold sensation as well as a feeling of burning. Essential oil can be produced from berries, seeds, leaves, bark, flowers, timber, resin, rhizomes, roots, and peels. It is rather difficult to find estimates regarding total manufacturing of essential oils. Data was created from various sources in 1989, 1990, and 1994 that showed total production of sweet orange oil was maximum, with with twelve thousand tons produced. Eucalyptus oil is widely considered as the most well-known in the world. There is more to learn! Visit the learning library for information about several individual aromatics like coriander essential oil and Douglas fir oil on www.AnandaApothecary.com. |
Aromatherapy 101: Essential Oils and Absolutes
Sunday, April 24th, 2011| Scentsy | Flameless Candles | Wickless Candles |
If you are interested in the fascinating world of aromatherapy you may be interested to know how essential oils and absolutes are made. The process is quite different, yet the outcome produces a similar liquid aromatic result. Both essential oils and absolutes are used in aromatherapy, though some practitioners reserve absolutes for natural perfumery because of their production method. Essential oils have a variety of different uses. They can be anti-bacterial and anti-fungal, as well as being helpful is promoting relaxation by accessing the olfactory system. Others may be invigorating when added as part of a massage or, even evaporated in your environment to make your home smell fresher and to help to lighten the mood. Most people know little about how they are actually produced. The quality of oils varies depending on the techniques which have been used in production and on how well the process has been achieved. They are generally made in the same way and producers generally adhere to the same set of standards. Most of the essential oils which are used commonly are the result of steam distillation. This is a simple process: the plant material is placed in a container, and steam passed though them from below. The steam is captured at the top, allowed to cool, and the water and essential oil separated at the finish. Absolutes too are extracted from plant sources, but this happens using a method. This can prove difficult and has several complications which can mean they cost more to buy. The different method is chosen due to the fact that particular sources don’t respond well to other extraction methods, and not enough oil gets produced. Oils extracted in this manner are generally of a higher concentration than those which have been distilled conventionally. When dealing with jasmine, for example, a lot of the plant is needed for production and this drives up cost. Thankfully, as it is very concentrated, not a lot is needed. One drop can leave you smelling like a blooming jasmine bush for hours. Absolute production occurs through solvent extraction. The plant material is bathed in alcohol to extract the plant wax. This wax is than washed in solvent again, the solvent evaporated, and the aromatic oil is left over. Because the process uses chemicals other than water, some practitioners will not utilize absolutes for medicinal purposes. Instead they rely only on naturally produced essences for their medicinal properties. The Ananda Apothecary carries some profoundly therapeutic essential oils, including Italian bergamot — considered the most important anti-depressant essential oil used today, and frankincense, with potent immune-enhancing and even anti-cancer effects. |
Massage Chairs Provide Pleasurable Daily Massages
Saturday, April 23rd, 2011| Scentsy | Flameless Candles | Wickless Candles |
Did you know that the popularity of massage therapy has doubled in the last five years? Many people clearly understand the long-term health benefits of receiving frequent and regular massage treatments. Although they clearly understand the benefits, the ability to get frequent massage therapy has been problematic. Now there is an excellent solution with the use of massage chairs. Massage chairs are very advanced in the delivery of massage therapy. They have full body massage capability. There are various systems integrated into a massage chair to deliver a full body massage. Did you know that massage chairs contained most of the popular massage techniques? It’s true that you can now find famous techniques such as Swedish, deep tissue, acupressure, reflexology and shiatsu. These amazing techniques are all available at the touch of a button. One of the great things of a massage chair is that it comes with a remote control. This enables you to target a given area or to select the type of technique you would like to apply. You are in total control of the type of treatment, duration and its application. Massage chairs are greatly to relieve your pain and discomfort. If you have stiffness in your shoulders, you can simply target that area. Select the type of massage treatment to apply and sit back, relax and be thoroughly relieved. Massage chairs can be located in your home or office. This gives you access to regular massage treatment. You do not have to dedicate an hour a day to get a massage. Massage chairs give you flexibility to receive a massage of any time duration. Do you have a busy and hectic schedule? No problem, just select your massage and duration for what fits your schedule today. Five minutes of massage therapy can do wonders for your attitude and your long term health. Massage chairs are great way to get daily treatments. They may not be able to dedicate an hour a day to see a massage therapist. But he’s certainly can find five minutes to get a quick full body massage treatments. Unlike a massage therapist, massage chairs work your body in many parts at once. There are so many benefits to receiving regular massage treatments. Many benefits cited are improve circulation, improve flexibility, reduction of tension and pain as well as increased mental awareness. Why not save time with a massage chair rather than stand an hour plus travel time to a salon. Unlike a masseuse, massage chairs work in parallel. They can massage multiple parts of your body at the same time. He massage therapist must do one part at a time before moving on to the next. This takes a lot more time than if it was done in parallel. Relieve your tension as it arises. Massage chairs help you counteract the effects of stress and anxiety as they begin to build in the body. This enables you to better relax and relieve those tensions before they cause more aches and pains. You can see how a massage chair can benefit you. They are excellent for receiving daily massage treatments. Receive Daily Massage Chair Therapy in the comfort of home. Frequent massage is the best way to relax your body and mind. Get the relief you seek on demand. There are many feature sets with advanced therapeutic treatments. See the top manufacturers Panasonic Massage Chairs, Omega and Sanyo. |
Consider Essential Oils For Cold And Flu Symptom Relief
Saturday, April 16th, 2011| Scentsy | Flameless Candles | Wickless Candles |
Using essential oils for cold care is not uncommon. Many of the pharmaceutical preparations found in drug stores to help people through the discomforts of the common symptoms already contain essential oils. You can easily make use of these oils yourself, in a way that may offer further support and relief. There are a number of essential oils that have different healing properties. Many of them are helpful in treating the common symptoms of head and chest colds and different combinations of the substances will benefit different types of colds. The three most commonly used are peppermint, eucalyptus, and lavender. Many of the cough medicines, inhalants, throat lozenges, and balms available over the counter contain eucalyptus, which also has some very good anti-inflammatory and antibacterial properties. Research has also indicated eucalyptus to boost the activity of our immune system, and may have specific anti-viral properties as well. Stuffy nose and head symptoms can be remedied by placing a few drops of eucalyptus in hot water to produce a steam inhalation. Eucalyptus has remarkable decongestant capabilities which are very helpful when applied in a compress to the chest to clear a stuffy nose and chest congestion. Using peppermint oil is very good for helping to clear head congestion. Peppermint is about one third menthol and most individuals recognize the aroma as that ingredient used in balms that are commonly sold as cold remedies in drug stores. Lavender can be very helpful when you are not able to get a good nights rest due to a cold. A few drops in a warm bath will help you relax and offers antiseptic properties for healing. Although there are a number of ways to make use of this vital oil to treat head congestion, stuffy noses, and coughs, the most effective application for congestion and coughs is steam inhalation. Not only is it the most effective way to use them, it is the simplest. To prepare an inhalation you will need boiling hot water, a bowl, a towel large enough to drape over your head, and the right combination of the oils. After placing a number of peppermint and eucalyptus drops into the bowl of hot water, cover your head with the towel and bend over the bowl enclosing your head and the bowel with the towel. Start inhaling deep breathes for several minutes. Inhalation therapy works very fast to effectively clear congestion. Additionally, bathing in a warm tub of water with a few drops each of lavender, peppermint, and eucalyptus, is extremely therapeutic. The eucalyptus and peppermint will clear head congestion, a stuffy nose, and quiets coughs, and the lavenders calming properties are relaxing while its antiseptic qualities go to work. Calming the symptoms and relaxing the body, it is possible to get the rest needed to get better. Using essential oils for cold care is worth investigating as an alternative to the many over the counter remedies. While there is no cure for the common symptoms, these alternative therapies may offer more relief than the popular remedies that have been used for years. To find the right combination of essential oils, you may even want to investigate further, as their could be several in addition to the ones mentioned here that can help. You may also find it more convenient to check with your local health and vitamin store, speaking with someone directly about the use of this type of therapy. The author is a natural health practitioner in Boulder, Colorado. She is a regular user of Synergy Essential Oils and consultant to aromatherapy creations at The Ananda Apothecary. |
The Cool Serenity Massage Recliner From Omega
Thursday, April 14th, 2011| Scentsy | Flameless Candles | Wickless Candles |
Are you one of those people who are too busy to relax? If so then here may be a solution for you. Everyone knows it’s tough during these current economic times. Stress is on the rise and we are busier than ever. However, there is a new class of recliners which are called relaxation recliners. I’d like call your attention to the Omega Serenity relaxation recliner. Relaxation recliners are a new class of chairs. They are not full massage chairs but instead incorporate some therapeutic features. However, these recliners are generally designed to look like regular furniture. The design of the Serenity recliner is certainly one of designer caliber. It has a beautifully crafted one-piece wood chair back. It also has a matching wood swivel base. This is a handsome design which will complement your home or office. The swivel base design of this recliner allows you freedom of movement. The swivel base allows you to turn 360. This enables you to change the position of the chair simply by using your feet. One of the nice features is that the recliner is powered. Simply push a button and you can automatically recline the chair and raise the leg rest. This makes finding a comfortable position a snap. In order to make your spine more comfortable, the Omega Serenity is a zero gravity recliner. This means that it better distributes the weight of your body across the entire back. Other recliners may concentrate your weight on certain parts of the spine leading to fatigue. There are a number of ways to relax in this recliner. It has a built-in MP3 player and also they include headphones. Listen to your favorite music which will help you to relax your body and mind. As your mind relaxes, then start some of the therapeutic features of this chair. You can choose from a pulsing vibration massage, a soothing air massage, full body heat and a lumbar kneading massage. These features can be used independently or in combination. I was quite surprised with the effectiveness of the vibration massage. Unlike other recliners, the Serenity delivers a pulsing and rhythmic massage. The vibration sensations are very deep penetrating and relieving. Omega has equipped the Serenity recliner with 8 strong vibration motors. Each vibration motor targets a different part of the lower body. The soothing and pulsing rhythms will relieve your buttocks, thighs, feet and calves. You’ll find that there are seven airbags located in the Serenity recliner. Each of these air bags targets a different area of your body. The soothing air pressure can be adjusted to three different levels of air pressure. There is also a lower lumbar massage. This is a stationary roller which provides relief for the lower back. You can also set this to three different speeds. There is also a full body heating system. Heat is a great way to provide comfort as well as improve blood circulation. There is just something very relaxing about soothing heat. The Omega Serenity recliner is a very effective relaxation chair. It has a host of therapeutic features to provide for a variety of different needs. The design of this handsomely crafted recliner will complement your home or office. Relaxing is an important part of your total health program. View the Omega Serenity Recliner and relax in comfort and style. There are many soothing and relieving therapy features. Learn about other Health Chair Benefits. |
Massage Chair Review: Omega’s Montage Premier Massage Recliner
Thursday, April 7th, 2011| Scentsy | Flameless Candles | Wickless Candles |
There are many different luxury massage chairs to choose from. However, not all of these recliners are equal. There are many different focuses of what a massage chair can and should do. There is one that is truly a more complete massage experience than the others. This is the Omega Montage Premier massage chair. A masseuse knows that to deliver an effective massage, the patient must be relaxed and calm. Otherwise the muscles will be tense and the massage will be less effective. One method they use is to play music. This is the reason why there is a music system in the Omega Montage Premier massage chair. The music system consists of an MP3 player, USB stick and headphones. You can download MP3 files onto the USB stick and plug it into the port located on the chair. Slip on the headphones and let your relaxation begin. There is an advanced body scan feature in this recliner. The body scan identifies key points of your body in order to customize the massage for you. This is a great feature for getting a massage custom fitted to your body. Many in the sports world use heat therapy routinely. This recliner has a heating system. You can apply heat to different areas of the body as you choose. This helps to improve circulation and reduce swelling. You’ll find a traction system built into this massaging recliner. Stretching is commonly done before or after activities. You can stretch out your lower body with the Montage Premier’s stretching function. When you are seated in the massage chair and activate the stretching function, the leg rest will raise up horizontally. The air system will then firmly hold your feet in the leg rest and the leg rest will start to lower. It lowers to three different positions to stretch out the lower body. The remote control of the Montage Premier is simple and easy to use. The large LCD screen shows you the activities of the recliner in real-time. There are a large buttons making it easy to push the feature or function you want to activate. One nice feature of this recliner is the wireless sub remote. This remote is about the size of a credit card and allows you to activate most features of this recliner. The reason for this remote is so that you do not have to get up during your massage to make an adjustment in the program. The use of the vibration is often done very sparingly in today’s massage chairs. Vibration can be effective for thoroughly relieving larger muscles of the body. This recliner comes with a hip vibration. It can be adjusted to four levels of intensity to relieve tightness in the buttocks and thighs. The music synchronization feature is a great way to relax to your favorite music. When activated, this feature will synchronize the movements of the back massage to the tempo of the music. This gives you a tremendous variety of massage movements determined by the songs you play. We don’t want to forget that there are hundreds of massage programs in this recliner as well. You can choose from the five automatic programs or try the four manual massage techniques. You can also target the massage with six different massage courses for your back, neck and shoulders. There are many different massage chairs on the market today. However, if you want to get the most relieving and relaxing experience, then it is important that there are other therapeutic features helping you to more thoroughly relax. The Omega Montage Premier massage chair offers you the most complete massage experience available. You can see why the Montage Premier provides the most comprehensive treatment currently available. I hope I helped you with my Montage Premier Review. Discover many other Omega Massage Chair Reviews along with all the top brands of massaging recliners. Our website is focused on informing you about the salient features of recliners. |