Bodywork to Soothe Your Mind
by Eric Doctors
Weddings are supposed to be one the happiest times of our lives. We look forward to the celebration of life and love, and afterwards we look back on the wedding as a key marker in our lives.
Making that dream a reality can be a challenge. Brides spend so many hours planning, preparing and paying attention to countless details associated with the event. Many couples struggle with the desire to please everyone on their list and still create a wedding that works for them. The question is how to enjoy the path toward the wedding and maintain your health throughout the process.
Setting Your Intention and Laying the Foundation
A wedding is more like a marathon than a sprint. There are many natural healers that can create a plan to support you and leave your skin with a healthy glow. Some of the best help comes from healers that specialize in naturopathy and ayurvedic medicine.
Ayurvedic practitioners employ East Indian medical knowledge and offer a broad range of healing treatments such as oil massages, cleansing programs, etc. They evaluate an individual’s wellness based on their metabolic type and focus on bringing the body’s systems into balance. The practitioner will perform a comprehensive evaluation, recommend dietary and lifestyle adjustments and provide therapeutic teas and body oils.
Naturopathic practitioners are trained in natural medicine and are licensed doctors in many states, not including Illinois. They take a comprehensive approach using many techniques, including: oriental medicine, herbal medicine, energy medicine, and western medicine. Naturopaths look at the entire system and suggest diet, nutrition and lifestyle adjustments. They recommend vitamins, herbal remedies, detoxes, and bodywork treatments such as massage, acupuncture and reflexology as ongoing support.
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