Hi Ladies!
Here are some pampering ideas I tried from the latest issue of
Woman's World magazine.
Haven't you ever wanted to pull your hair out before? Well try this.
1. Soothe stress with a mini-massage - gently tug the ends of your hair for a few seconds then rub your scalp in small circles for a minute. According to a British study this helps relieve anxiety by about 25%. This helps boost blood flow and gives you instant energy and focus!
2. Relax with a cup of tea - green tea improves your health. Research shows that its a natural sedative! Research shows that volunteers who drank 3 cups of tea saw their anxiety level drop by 30% thanks to L-theanine which slows brain waves increasing production of a neurotransmitter known as GABA which is linked to contentment. Good excuse for a break from our busy schedules..don't you think? Ahhhh! Enjoy!
3. Unwind with a romantic flick! - Watching any romantic flick be it Titantic, Love Story or Beauty and the Beast - boosts production of progesterone, a calming hormone--that has a relaxing effect that can last for hours after the movie ends! So come on ladies...check into your movie collection and select one of your favourite love stories...you know where the guy gets the girl at the end! Some of mine have been.... Serendipity, That Old Feeling, or What Women Want! Great pick me up movies!
4. Treat yourself to a chocolate facial! - Cocoa has healing antioxidants and has rich moisturizing properties. Great for dry or sensitive skin types. Just melt some dark chocolate with a couple of teaspoons of oatmeal and while its still warm...not hot...apply to cleansed skin. Relax for 10 minutes with some meditating or nature music! Rinse face with facecloth and warm water.
And finally....
Ladies!.. you know you're special so next time you're out shopping treat yourself to a fresh bunch of flowers...roses, carnations or a variety of spring mix from your local florist or grocer's.
Remember....You deserve it!
Happy Mother's Day to All!
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