Let’s face it—life in the hectic 21st century is stressful. Most of us hold jobs that call for high levels of concentration and much forbearance. We spend much of our time with people who drive us crazy. If we are in supervisory positions, we must use high-level people skills and techniques to keep our work teams functioning in spite of personality conflicts. It’s no wonder we have a lot of headaches!
As if that weren’t enough, we must try to keep abreast of stress-producing political, governmental, and foreign-relations situations that keep us on edge. Using head massage to relieve headaches instead of taking loads of painkillers is a very good move. It’s simple to do, takes very little time, and the relief it brings is always very, very welcome.
Indian Head Massage
Many masseurs follow Indian head massage, which employs essentially the same steps as the ones listed below except that the Indian healers begin with neck massage first, and more of the massage is devoted to the trapezius muscle. Ayurvedic healers have used head massage for centuries, but in recent years it has become popular all over the world as a way to cure our stress-induced pain and discomfort. Massage has always played an important role in Indian medicine; it is said to balance the systems and help individuals find balance. The Indian mother typically uses head massage daily on her children to calm their spirits as well as to keep skin and hair healthy. In India, barbers massage the heads of their customers. Some Indian masseurs include the pouring of warmed oils over the foreheads of their clients.
Massaging Your Own Head for Relief of Stress and Headaches
Massage is great for relief; however, if it’s done regularly, it is also excellent for prevention. It’s soothing, relaxing, and calming and will ward off headaches.
- Go for the temple area first. Use the insides of your hands to apply pressure while you rotate them.
- Next is the forehead. Using the third finger on each hand, massage around the temple area.
- Now, massage bones and muscles around your eyes.
- Under your cheek bones, with your jaw relaxed, massage the muscles using all your fingers.
- Now you’re ready for the back of your head. At the base, use your fingers and thumbs spread as widely as possible, make small circles at the base of the neck.
- Using the same circular motions, move on up the head, going over the top and then the sides, making certain to give plenty of attention to the area behind the ears.
- Now massage your ears, including the lobes, sides, and the area next to the spot where the lobe attaches. Repeat the ear massage at least ten times.
It’s a good practice to follow head massage with neck massage for best effects. A friend can perform a massage on your head. Just make certain he/she follows the steps and is thorough.
Filed under Health & Healing by on Jun 27th, 2010. 
For many of us some of our greatest stress comes during the day while we are at work. Between the constant distractions, looming deadlines, unreasonable bosses, and never ending emails, it’s no wonder we are so stressed out. There are many ways to relieve stress and the good news is that desktop games make it easy for you to take stress busting breaks during your day, right at your desk.
Playing games of all types has long been known to help people relax and unwind. It can be a great way to spend fun time with family and friends. Today with all the digital technology available to us we have an even greater variety of games to choose from including digital games. All of this makes our options when it comes to unwinding even greater.
Desktop games such as Desktop Destroyer and Online Paintball are very fun and great ways to blast through your stressful day. These high action games are the next best thing to physical activities like boxing or jogging when it comes to stress relief.
Other games that will help you focus and concentrate are Sudoku, cross word puzzles, and Solitaire, just to name a few. These games challenge your mind and allow you to stay sharp. By focusing on the game you are not focusing on the problems and deadlines, you are focusing on something that’s fun and challenging.
Sometimes you can unwind simply by disconnecting from everything that’s going on around you for a little while. Finding a few minutes in the middle of your hectic workday can do wonders for your overall mood and make it easier for you to get through the rest of the day. We all need some downtime, or escape time, and that’s what these desktop games allow you to do.
We all know that physical exercise is a great stress buster, but as you don’t have time right in the middle of your work day to run to the gym, these games offer the next best thing. They are great alternatives for those times when you feel like you’re ready to blow up, but you don’t have the time for exercise. Desktop games can be a great way to let off steam without losing control.
With desktop games you don’t need to change into workout clothes, you don’t have to worry about getting sweaty, you don’t need to spend a lot of time, you have everything right there on your desk so you can take a quick five minute break and then get right back to work, if you can drag yourself away from your game!
Relieving stress is an important part of everyone’s life. We all know that too much stress can cause serious health issues, so it’s important to find ways to unwind on a daily basis. Playing desktop games to relieve stress is a simple, quick, and easy way to help you decompress during your workday and your heart will thank you for it.
Filed under Lifestyle by on Jun 20th, 2010.
It might take a little coffee or maybe a few rounds of beer (or any other booze you can get your hands on!) when it comes to relaxing after a hard day’s work. But what’s really interesting is how people continue with their day to day lives when faced with vein-popping stress? I mean, the new age thing like Zen or yoga is one of the good things and it actually works. Is there room in our modern world for the intellectual side of people? It kind of had me thinking that there really must be something in this ‘mind-over-matter’ thing.
Humour is indeed pretty much the best medicine there is whatever your situation. Despite what’s happening in your life, and whatever ordeals, problems and issues you may be struggling with, it’s better to laugh while facing the troubles with a clear mind than project anger through a clouded vision.
One of my favourite celebrities of all time may have to be Woody Allen. Now this is one guy who gives you the in-your-face bluntness that he pulls out with gusto, even without even trying. You can talk just about anything with the man, and he’s bound to mock the subject and you’ll end up laughing rather than being upset about it.
Woody Allen has this to say:
1. “Money is better than poverty, if only for financial reasons
2. “I believe there is something out there watching us. Unfortunately, it’s the government.”
3. “There are worse things in life than death. Have you ever spent an evening with an insurance salesman?”
4. “Love is the answer, but while you’re waiting for the answer, sex raises some pretty interesting questions.”
5. “A fast word about oral contraception. I asked a girl to go to bed with me, she said ‘no’.”
6. “Basically my wife was immature. I’d be at home in the bath and she’d come in and sink my boats.”
7. “I am not afraid of death, I just don’t want to be there when it happens.”
8. “I am thankful for laughter, except when milk comes out of my nose.”
9. “If you want to make God laugh, tell him about your plans.”
And despite what may happen to all of us in the next ten, twenty, or even thirty years, I guess we have to learn to see things in a different light. I can’t seem to imagine life without a little piece of wisdom that could guide me. Whether we’re religious or not, or whether Life According to Woody Allen is more your cup of tea, it takes courage to accept your fears and learn how to deal with.
And to sum things up, here is the last nugget of wisdom to go by however, whenever, and wherever we may be.
10. “The talent for being happy is appreciating and liking what you have, instead of what you don’t have.”
Filed under Lifestyle by on Jun 12th, 2010.
It may be difficult for an individual, no matter what age, to admit they need help in controlling their problem with anger. However this is the initial step to treatment and learning how to control these emotions. Effective anger management help is assistance in discovering methods or strategies for managing anger problems or if fortunate enough, eliminating them all together. Effective anger management help will equip an individual to face their anger issues with a better attitude, as well as develop skills to control their reactions to confrontational situations.Read more on Effective Anger Management…
Filed under Wellbeing by on Jun 2nd, 2010.
I’m sure you’ve heard this story – race starts, hare dashes off, tortoise is slow but wins in the end.
Well, life isn’t quite so simple as that but there are lessons to be learnt. Sometimes it’s wise to take time to consider your position, enjoy the moment or take the subtle approach.
Next time you look at the well dressed hotshot,Read more on The Tortoise and the Hare…
Filed under Barry's Blog by on May 2nd, 2010.
Some people think I’m mad when I say my exercise routine takes just five minutes but am I?
Orientals certainly think our Western way of exercise is strange - all that huffing and puffing. They focus on martial arts learning a skill, a focus, a method of self defence and becoming incredibly strong, flexible and energised at the same time.
Can you imagine a bunch of aliens visiting one of Earth’s gyms?
“Hey Orrrrk (ok, so I don’t really know what Aliens are called!)
I have just seen some earth creatures in a place they call a Gym.
Some of them are jumping up and down on a rubber mat and others are running on machines that take them nowhere. They spend a lot of time doing this.
My calculations tell me that some of them are damaging their bodies. Some of them are trying to get thinner, some are trying to get bigger, none of them are happy to be what they are.”
Well that may not be entirely how they would see it but who knows?
I spend 5 minutes a day doing my exercise, I’m fit enough to enjoy my life, I’m energetic to work a long tough day and still enjoy some nightlife. But most importantly I feel good… no I feel FANTASTIC.
Wake Up and Breathe!…. it’s Out of this World, but it’s not mad.
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Filed under Barry's Blog, Health & Healing, Lifestyle, Nutrition, Wellbeing by on Apr 29th, 2010.
They say there’s more than one way to skin a cat. The same goes when you start tearing your hair out with all the frustration, grief, anxiety, and yes, stress. It’s a state of mental conditioning that is like taking that bitter pill down your throat, causing you to lose your sense of self, and worse your sanity. Just thinking about it Read more on 7 Days to Stress Management…
Filed under Lifestyle by on Dec 4th, 2009.
