SARAH GAUDETTE'S – SIMPLE TECHNIQUES FOR REMOVING EVERYDAY STRESS AND MUSCLE TENSION
Many of us feel like we are overworked and overtired and we are over it! It seems difficult to squeeze in the time to schlep to the gym or take a walk before you start the work grind all over again, but just a few minutes every day can increase your circulation, help with pain and improve your attitude.
The trick is to find ways to fit exercise in so it isn’t another stressful thing to do. The best... 
Why do we get sleepy at night time?
It is because our bodies produce a sleep hormone called Melatonin. Melatonin is made naturally by your body’s pineal gland – a pea-sized gland located just above the middle of the brain. During the day the pineal is inactive. When the sun goes down and darkness occurs, the pineal is “turned on” and begins to actively produce melatonin, which is... 
White distilled vinegar is a popular household cleanser, effective for killing most mold, bacteria, and germs, due to its level of acidity. Cleaning with white distilled vinegar is a smart way to avoid using harsh chemicals. You’ll also be glad to know that it is environmentally friendly and very economical. Here are a few uses for using vinegar for stress free cleaning at home.
Deodorize the garbage... 
It’s summer time which means it’s….wedding season! You can tell by all the T.V programming: Bridezillas, Platinum Weddings, and Bride Wars to name a few. What many of these shows have in common is drama. I suppose that is what keeps the ratings up. Despite all the yelling and tantrum throwing as seen on these programs, a wedding is a beautiful time for two people to show that they are... 
Many people don’t take vacations often enough. A lot of people don’t even take annual vacations! And now with increasing frequency, when we do take vacations, we often bring work along with us, keeping ourselves essentially still in the work mindset we’re trying to escape. This isn’t a good thing at all, especially when there are so many benefits of taking a vacation apart from just... 
Aromatherapy is the application of essential oils through baths, spa treatments, facials or massage. Essential oils are distilled from plants — such as lavender, eucalyptus and peppermint — which give the oils their fragrances and therapeutic qualities.
Research on the sense of smell has shown that scent is perceived by the part of the brain connected with emotion, and that a scent that pleases you... 
Revered through the ages
Throughout human history, massage was used for everything from stiff, painful muscles to chronic disease. In China, medical texts refer to it as early as 3000 B.C.
Today massage therapy is being used by a wide range of people as a pain reliever, antidote to stress, and enhancer of athletic performance. A survey conducted by the American Massage Therapy Association showed that 25... 
Negative feelings are usually the result of negative thoughts. The more negative thoughts you have, the more the negative feelings follow and before you know it, your stress level begins to soar. This usually happens until something severs the chain. It could be a simple event like suddenly hearing a piece of music or stepping outside for a change of scenery or a little fresh air.
Another method of... 
Do your hands and/or feet ache after a long day? Well I can relate. Being a massage therapist my hands sometimes get a beating and then my feet sometimes ache after standing all day long. When I come home I want relief fast. This is what I do:
1. First I want to decrease the swelling in my hands and/or feet. I fill a large bowl (for hands) or a foot spa (like Homedics) with cool water. To get the water a... 
It’s winter…which means Cold Season for many people. So it’s that time of year again when you could deplete your B – vitamins and end up with mouth and tongue sores. Not fun and there are simple ways to avoid developing them. It’s easy to deplete your B – vitamins by eating processed/refined foods. If you buy a B-Complex make sure it is with B12 in the... 
Sarah Gaudette graduated from Johnson State College in Vermont with a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology. Afterward, she worked as a Counselor for a Mental Health Agency. Sarah went on to graduate from Florida College of Natural Health in Orlando, Florida where she received her diploma in Therapeutic Massage. Other Degrees - Sarah is Nationally certified in Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork and a professional member of the American Massage Therapy Association. Trained in 1st and 2nd degree Reiki at the International Center for Reiki Training as well as Hot Stone Massage and Prenatal Therapy.
