The greatest gifts have hidden historical value. The Brits started mining this stuff in the late 1800's I believe. The greatest gifts cannot be exploited by the Numerati. I will address the Numerati in future posts. I will give credit to a blog contributor who as far as I know coined the term Numerati. It is like the Illuminati but (scary thought) wider spread.
Don't laugh now...here it is, the gift that is....Epsom Salt.
What a terrible marketing name, and you better be thankful for the terrible name. Because it will allow you to buy this product at reasonable prices for a long time, until the mining group for Epsom gets into the 21st century, good luck with that, and let's hope it takes a long time.
Executive summary:
Epson salt
- Lousy Name
- Basic component in expensive bath products.
- Soothes aching muscles
- Provides for a good sleep
- Regulates stress level by chemical action
- Resolves many skin irritation issues
- Inexpensive when bought at Walmart and others.
Put 1 cup to 1 full quart into bath water, soak. It is really that simple. Do not worry about leaving a bit residual on your skin, no need to shower afterwords, it is better to leave the residual.
If injured, in addition to the bath, pour crystals into a hot water soaked towel, and wrap around injured joint. Soak while watching Dancing with the Stars, ouch!
Seriously folks, this stuff is magic. But it is a basic mineral with a terrible name, therefore no one markets it, or tells the truth about it.
Think you need a $75 professional massage? Maybe you just need a 75c soak in Epsom.
I am not joking, try this stuff, $3 per quart roughly, in Hawaii, much cheaper on mainland I am sure
Some of the most popular techniques that are learned are Swedish , Shiatsu, an offspring of Acupressure treatment, energy , seated , and reflexology. Swedish instruction allows students to learn the long strokes needed to create an effective massage form. This stroking technique uses flowing strokes that are meant to increase blood flow and circulation in the body. Reflexology is a pressure point massage that concentrates on the feet. Certain foot areas correspond to various meridians of the body. Students learn to rub the balls of the foot and certain areas of the chest, shoulder and lung areas would benefit from the treatment. Other forms are learned at schools of therapeutic massage, and these methods will be the cornerstone for a massage therapist to use to build a long lasting career on.
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