Feeling Under The Weather?

Posted: November 2nd, 2015

Let's face it, not every day is a good day. When you are feeling under the weather and are seeking a natural remedy, try the benefits of spa treatments. Whether you have a bad migraine or a tummy ache, or maybe a backache, massage therapy can do wonders for what ails you. Also, a visit to the day spa for one of their spa treatments will lift your blue mood when depressed. There are many benefits to spa treatments to heal you both physically and mentally.  People with cancer often experience terrible side effects from their treatments. With changes to their physical appearance, they often get depressed and experience loss of self esteem. Spa treatments can be very helpful to heal cancer's side effects. Chemotherapy and radiation therapyhave a range of debilitating side effects, including:

• Excessive dry skin, cracking, peeling, acne, inflammation, redness
• Hypersensitivity to products
• Hair loss
• Dry, brittle nails
• Inability to feel heat

Maintaining your physical appearance can help boost your self esteem. Treatments designed to hydrate the skin, reduce stress, pain, and anxiety, induce relaxation, improve sleep, remove toxins and help enhance feelings of wellbeing can all be found at day spas. Specific treatments include:

• Hydrating facials and massages
• Reflexology, which proponents believe can help decrease pain, anxiety and depression, boost energy, and promote sleep
• Aromatherapy, used to combat nausea and fatigue
• LED light therapy, which can fight skin inflammation and pain

Make sure the spa uses products suitable for cancer patients. Gentle, organic products with fewer ingredients are usually best, as well as ingredients like aloe vera, calendula, castile soap, lavender, vitamin E, seaweed and manuka honey. You should avoid products with perfumes and alcohol that can irritate the skin.