Outdoor Adventures – Fun and Healthy

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Outdoor Adventures – Fun and Healthy

In the dark, cold winter, it’s easy to stay cooped up and fall out of our exercise routines. However, the longer days and budding trees are sure signs that spring has arrived.

And, as the world starts to crawl out and bloom, take the opportunity to get some fresh air and explore your area. This doesn’t mean you have to start training for a marathon or become a mountaineer — just make a few small changes to your routine to get some extra exercise and spend some more time outdoors.

Here are some ideas to help you get started:

  • Go on a hike: From a three-day backpacking adventure to a casual stroll, work different muscles by going on a hike. It doesn’t even have to be on a mountain –just find a trail nearby and take a friend for a few hours. Make sure to bring water bottle or two, as well as snacks and a First Aid kit. In addition to a good workout, a hike is a great opportunity for self-reflection and to have some alone time.
  • Ride your bike: When it’s too nice to drive your car and too far to walk, hop on your bike for a powerful workout and an eco-friendly mode of transportation. Enjoy the fresh spring air and tone your legs and rear-end in the process. If you’re a beginner cyclist, get a proper bike fit and avoid riding with headphones. And, most importantly, don’t forget your helmet!
  • Garden: Working in the yard is an easy way to burn calories and tone your muscles (think of all the squatting, lifting, walking, and digging!). If you don’t have a plot available in your backyard, or aren’t up for a big project, you can get a small planter box or flower bed to start. If you’re feeling more ambitious, get involved with a community garden, which is a great way to connect with people in your neighborhood and get fresh produce.
  • Meditate outdoors: If you don’t feel like working out, move your other hobbies outside, like meditation. The calming sounds of nature can help clear your mind and truly relax. It’s also a great opportunity for you to catch some extra rays and get out of your house, even if it is just on your deck.

Even if you don’t think you have the time to be regularly active this spring, try to move outside as much as possible. If you do regularly exercise, get out of the sweaty, crowded gym and take it outside! Just spending an extra hour each day outdoors will clear your mind and boost your overall wellness.

 

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How Mess Affects Stress: Why Spring Cleaning Matters

Spring cleaning, stress relief article by Dreamclinic Massage, Redmond, Bellevue, Seattle

How Mess Affects Stress: Why Spring Cleaning Matters

This year, more than 72% of American households will participate in spring cleaning, according to the American Cleaning Institute. And while everyone can appreciate a clean, organized house, these people may be on to something else.

Studies show that this springtime cleanse can improve mood, decrease stress, and heighten creativity. Why? A cluttered home makes us feel anxious and overwhelmed. Plain and simple, mess causes stress. And when we partake in spring cleaning, we’re finding some order in the chaos and significantly improving our overall wellbeing.

Here are three ways spring cleaning can boost your wellness:

  • Reduces anxiety and stress: For women, the stress hormone cortisol is directly related to clutter, and studies have found that women with a higher density of household objects have much higher cortisol levels than women with less objects in their homes. By purging and organizing, you can actually set off a chemical response in your brain that reduces anxiety.
  • Frees up your time: We spend so much time looking for lost car keys, phones, papers, and wallets — and that time adds up. According to the US News and World Report, average Americans spend one year of their lives looking for misplaced items. By staying organized, you can spend more time with your family and friends — time that would otherwise be spent rummaging for your keys.
  • Improves your health: Clutter collets dirt, dust, and germs, which can put you and your family at perpetual risk of illness. By organizing and keeping your home clean, you will lower your chances of sickness and decrease the severity of allergies, particularly to dust and pet hair.

And, because we understand the value of a healthy home and how it can improve wellbeing, we’re excited to announce a new partnership with Zerorez, a leading eco-friendly carpet cleaning company.

logo We chose to partner with Zerorez because we both share a core philosophy of helping people live a healthy lifestyle and we’re both extremely focused on the customer experience. Zerorez, another local company, offers the most environmentally-friendly, chemical-free clean that no other carpet cleaning company in the Puget Sound can match. With their patented “Empowered Water” technology, Zerorez cleans what others have left behind, in a safe, effective way.

Together, Dreamclinic and Zerorez are offering a Spring Cleaning Special. When you clean your home with Zerorez, you’ll receive a 30-minute massage from Dreamclinic. Book a Zerorez cleaning today, for $46 per room plus hundreds of tiles cleaned for free.

Please visit www.zerorezpugetsound.com for more information on how Zerorez can help clean your carpet, tile/grout, upholstery, granite and other hard surfaces.  Or give Zerorez a call at 425-453-9376.

 

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What Dreamclinic Clients Love About Vibroacoustics

For some people, de-stressing is as simple as going on a jog or watching their favorite show after a long day. But for most of us, it can be much more difficult to get rid of all the stress we carry on a daily basis. Even if we do find something that calms us down, it can be a whole other struggle to find the time to actually do it. The good news is that we know how fast-paced life can be, and that’s why we’re proud to offer vibroacoustic therapy. It may sound like a mouthful, but this revolutionary technique is incredibly simple and effective, and takes no more than an hour. 

So, what is it exactly? Plain and simply, vibroacoustics is the process of passing soothing sound vibrations through your body. These vibrations are picked up by all of our organs, harmonizing our cells and bringing our body back into sync. Because of its unique combination of sound and vibration, vibroacoustics provides a relaxing experience completely different than any other stress therapy. 

Our satisfied customers have described it as “Relaxing, reflective, and an interesting way to access binaural sound for healing.” 

Vibroacoustics provides the relief that many people simply can’t otherwise get in their busy lives. One woman commented, “As a person who has a lot of trouble sleeping, one Tranquility Session has been extremely effective in rejuvenating me to feel more rested and energetic for the rest of my day.” This is one of the best parts about vibroacoustics — because it targets your body with sound and vibration, it penetrates deep into your muscles, tissues, and bones, rejuvenating you to your core. 

It seems pretty obvious, but stress therapies shouldn’t stress you out. Even still, some techniques involve long, arduous processes and cost large amounts of money. Luckily, vibroacoustics doesn’t involve any of those things. 

People love it because it is simple and scientifically sound. Gretchen, a cellist and Dreamclinic client, said, “I was really impressed and moved by the use of sound. To sit in that specially designed chair, with the surrounding speakers, feeling the music, and hearing about the science and research behind that healing, was an amazing experience.” 

Now it’s your turn. Experience firsthand how vibroacoustics can reduce stress, improve sleep, and re-energize you, in as little as 20 minutes. 

Book a tranquility session. 

Now 50% off when you schedule in combination with massage or acupuncture.