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Relieve Knee Pain From High Heel Overuse

Oct 1st, 2008 | By Health Snob | Category: Conscious Beauty

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kneemassage4 Relieve Knee Pain From High Heel Overuse We all love to wear high heels, but wearing them for too long will cause eventual pain, especially in the knees. You can do them in the shower or right before bed time. Your knee is associated with various muscles, ligaments and tendons that create an intricate structure that can easily be stressed. From running to constant bending, the knee gets the brunt of a lot of our movements. Adding high heels only make it more vulnerable to injury and strain. There are four simple massages that you can do easily every day to relieve the pain. Try to do each massage for at least 30 seconds.

The first are to massage is right below your patella bone in your knee. Rub the area right under the patella in a horizontal fashion with the pad of your finger. Apply strong pressure so you can feel the tendon being massaged. The second area is to the outer knee below the patella. Massage that area in short vertical strokes, very similar to the first massage.

The last two massages require larger movements. Always move distal to proximal. To massage these muscles, use the bony part of your wrist to apply the pressure. Start at the bottom of your leg right above your ankle. Apply firm pressure along the muscle. Move the pressure upwards toward the outer side of your knee. Repeat.

The fourth massage is at your thigh. Continue to use your wrist as the method of applying pressure. Start above the knee near the outside of the thigh. While applying firm pressure, move upwards at the outer thigh, along the muscle, towards the outer pelvis of your leg. Repeat.

With these four basic movements, you can immediately feel tension relief throughout your leg. Also remember to alternate heel heights of your shoes so you do not over strain your feet, ankles and knees. Regular exercise also strengthens your muscles. For more information, you can also check out our other article on how to wear high heels without tears.

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Give Yourself a Mini Spa!

Sep 25th, 2008 | By Beauty Snob | Category: Conscious Beauty

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Give Yourself A Mini Spa! Sometimes you just need to spoil yourself. You deserve it for all the things you do. Whether you just had a long work week or just need time to focus on yourself instead of doing all the projects that you do, find some time to pamper yourself.

If your feet are rough from all that walking in heels, platforms, or flip flops, apply some Miss Oops Pedicure in a Bottle. This all-in-one treatment helps to exfoliate, smooth and hydrate your heels and toes. It also contains lavender, which helps you destress and unwind.

If the rest of your body is also dry, slough some of the dead skin cells away to reveal your beautiful and silky skin with Jacqua Pink Buttercream Frosting Exfoliating Body Polish. It contains fruit extracts, sweet almond oils and a mix of kukui and macadamia nuts that help your skin rid itself of the dry skin.

If your lips are in dire need of moisturizing, try La Mer’s lip treatment, which is super moisturizing and never greasy. For a more sweet flavor, give Cake Whipped Pink Berry Cream a try, which is ultra-concentrated with vitamins but smells like whipped berries.

You can always invite some girlfriends to spend a day at a spa with you for much needed massages and facials. To make sure you find a good spa, check your local listings and give them a call about prices, how long they have been in practice, and if the massage therapists are licensed. Just have fun and enjoy yourself, as it’s hard to get that free time in your busy schedule.