Today I chose to use the Ionic foot bath in two different ways.  The first was with no feet in the water and the second was with my feet in the water.  I don't know about you but I was curious about how much my feet made a difference in that water?  Well I was surprised.  When I first started learning about the foot bath I was informed that it is about 30% from the chemical reaction of the product and 70% my own detoxifying stuff.  Well lets just say I think it may be more 50/50.  There was definitely some differences in the water color but the main brown color was the same.  I had a bit more green color with my feet in the water.  You can see the results on my video. 

The fact about how much the machine changes the color or my feet do.  To me really has me thinking; Is the foot bath worth it?  My answer after feeling the results in my body is a resounding YES!  Regardless of what the colors are that come out during a foot bath.  I know that I feel better after each session.  Now the trick with any healing modality like this is that there has to be some consistency.  Having a foot bath 3 times a week is a good thing if you are focusing on clearing out some toxins in your body.  Otherwise having a treatment once a week is great maintenance.  I am sure there are other recommendations about the use of this product and that I believe comes down to your health and what you are trying to accomplish.  Good luck and let me know what your results are from using the foot bath.

In my recent Power of loving touch class I offered a suggestion about giving a hand massage.  The results were beyond anything I thought would have happened.

The exercise was to give a hand massage, I showed some different techniques then let everyone trade on one hand a piece.  Then we discussed the feelings people felt and how the overall touch effected them.  Then I suggested to let go of the techniques and just really appriciate the hand.  Get to know every muscle, bone, joint and inch of that hand.  Think about all the wonderful things this hand does every day.  For those that are partners how does this hand please you? 

Now show your love and appriciation for this hand just through touch.  Let this hand and body know how much you appriciate them. 

With this change in awareness and focus the hand massages went through the roof.  People felt such a difference in the quality of touch that they could not stop talking about it.  The overall feeling form the class was that if you stop worring if you are doing it right, or strong enough then the results of the massage/touch are much more profound.

So the next time you are giving your honey a massage stop worring about pressure and technique and  think about appriciating them and the body part you are working on.  You will find that you will enjoy giving the massage much more and they will love recieving it.  The techniques will come with time and practice.  May you have a wonderful evening of touch.

Love is an amazing thing.  It allows us to open our hearts and be vulnerable, to take risks that we would not otherwise take.  Love helps us through the hard times, it makes the good times great and the rest of the time really enjoyable.   It is through love that we find our partners in life and when we find that someone special it is important to be present with them when they are in need.  As humans we have a tendency to get busy and forget this.  There are ways to help each other out that do not take a lot of time, money or effort. 

Providing touch to your partner is one way to connect and be present with them.  You can communicate so much through touch.  Words will not even come close to the true feelings that will be expressed through touch.  Learn to hug your partner.  Not just a pat on the back but a loving embracing hug.  One that says I LOVE YOU without ever mentioning the words.  (Guys, women love hearing the words so you may need to mention them if the moment needs it.)  Hold hands, you will find that you will feel so good having your hand held.  There is safety, comfort, joy, love and happiness that is shared through holding hands.  There are lots of ways to hold hands.  You will find the way with your partner that feels best for both of you. 

Learning some simple and basic ideas about massage is also an incredible way to connect and provide touch for your partner.  Giving a massage is not always about having the right techniques or the strongest touch.  When working with your partner it is often more about loving them and nurturing them.  Providing them with loving touch that has a clear intention you just may provide your partner with the best massage ever.

There are few things in life that are more powerful then touch.  As humans we desire touch on many levels.  As a massage therapist I have touched many people and have found that through touch people have healed their bodies and improved their lives.  I love assisting others and teaching couples how to massage each other has been a great joy.  If you are interested in learning how to relax your partner and not hurt yourself trying.  I will be happy to share my knowledge with you.