Sarah Gaudette Renew your commitment to good health. Now that the new year has begun, you may be making resolutions or enjoying the memories of good times at the holidays. No matter what, remember to take good care of yourself during the short days and colder weather of winter. Honor the moods of winter. Starting with the bustle of … Read more
Have some gift wrapping to do? Don’t hurt your back by leaning over or getting on the floor. Get out the ironing board and adjust it to a comfortable height. Now you have a wrapping work space. Happy Holidays! Sarah Gaudette Paradise Therapy Stress Relieving Tips
It can be fun to have a good laugh. Laughing with friends connects us socially, distracts from stresses and gives us a physical release. Did you know that laughing can also lower your blood pressure, increase vascular flow, and boost the immune system? It also gives the body a great internal workout and exercises the facial muscles. … Read more
With the holidays approaching, for many of us this is a stressful time of year. Our to-do lists are longer than ever and our “free time” seems to be filled up with tasks, errands and chores. We are stressed, overworked and overwhelmed. How to cope? Calm yourself with affirmations. They are the things we say … Read more
Tight hamstrings? You definitely know if they are tight if you go to touch your toes…and can’t quite get there! It’s important to keep these muscles nice and loose so that you prevent back injury and general fatigue. To stretch these back of the thigh muscles effectively: while you are lying in bed or on … Read more
Low back pain is a pain in the butt –literally! A lot of the soreness in the low back comes from tight muscles in the butt or glutes. A quick technique to help at home is to take a tennis ball or two and lie on the floor with your butt over the ball(s). You … Read more
When you have a headache…take a bath towel and fold it in half twice. Then, roll it up tight (like a sushi roll). Put the towel under your neck and lay on the floor over it for about 10-15 minutes. The soft compression loosens those tight neck muscles and can relieve a painful tension headache. … Read more