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<channel><title><![CDATA[SNOOZZEN, HEALTH AND WELLNESS - HEALTH SECRET POINTS]]></title><link><![CDATA[https://www.snoozzen.com/healthsecretpoints]]></link><description><![CDATA[HEALTH SECRET POINTS]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 18:00:22 -0700</pubDate><generator>Weebly</generator><item><title><![CDATA[July 03rd, 2024]]></title><link><![CDATA[https://www.snoozzen.com/healthsecretpoints/july-03rd-2024]]></link><comments><![CDATA[https://www.snoozzen.com/healthsecretpoints/july-03rd-2024#comments]]></comments><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jul 2024 05:44:20 GMT</pubDate><category><![CDATA[Uncategorized]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.snoozzen.com/healthsecretpoints/july-03rd-2024</guid><description><![CDATA[ Massage therapy offers numerous benefits for both the body and mind, making it a popular and effective form of treatment for a wide range of conditions and overall well-being. Here are some reasons why massage therapy is beneficial:Physical Benefits:Pain Relief: Massage therapy can alleviate pain by relaxing tense muscles, reducing inflammation, and improving circulation. It is especially effective for chronic pain conditions such as back pain, arthritis, and migraines.Improved Circulation: The [...] ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<span class='imgPusher' style='float:left;height:0px'></span><span style='display: table;width:auto;position:relative;float:left;max-width:100%;;clear:left;margin-top:0px;*margin-top:0px'><a><img src="https://www.snoozzen.com/uploads/8/1/5/6/8156578/img-0144_orig.jpeg" style="margin-top: 5px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 10px; border-width:1px;padding:3px; max-width:100%" alt="Picture" class="galleryImageBorder wsite-image" /></a><span style="display: table-caption; caption-side: bottom; font-size: 90%; margin-top: -10px; margin-bottom: 10px; text-align: center;" class="wsite-caption"></span></span> <div class="paragraph" style="display:block;"><br /><br /><span><a href="https://www.snoozzen.com/home.html"><span style="color:rgb(17, 85, 204); font-weight:400">Massage therapy</span></a><span> offers numerous benefits for both the body and mind, making it a popular and effective form of treatment for a wide range of conditions and overall well-being. Here are some reasons why massage therapy is beneficial:</span></span><br /><span><a href="https://www.snoozzen.com/home.html"><span style="color:rgb(17, 85, 204)">Physical Benefits:</span></a></span><ol><li><span><a href="https://www.snoozzen.com/home.html"><span style="color:rgb(17, 85, 204)">Pain Relief</span><span style="color:rgb(17, 85, 204); font-weight:400">: </span></a><span>Massage therapy can alleviate pain by relaxing tense muscles, reducing inflammation, and improving circulation. It is especially effective for chronic pain conditions such as back pain, arthritis, and migraines.</span></span></li><li><span><span style="font-weight:700">Improved Circulation</span><span>: The manipulation of soft tissues during a massage enhances blood flow, which helps deliver oxygen and nutrients to cells and removes waste products. This can promote faster healing of injured tissues.</span></span></li><li><span><span style="font-weight:700">Increased Flexibility and Range of Motion</span><span>: Regular massage sessions can improve flexibility by stretching tight muscles and connective tissues, which can enhance athletic performance and prevent injuries.</span></span></li><li><span><a href="https://www.snoozzen.com/home.html"><span style="color:rgb(17, 85, 204)">Reduced Muscle Tension and Soreness</span></a><span>: Massage helps to relax and soften muscles that are overused and stressed, reducing muscle tension and soreness. This is particularly beneficial for athletes and individuals with physically demanding jobs.</span></span></li><li><span><span style="font-weight:700">Enhanced Immune Function</span><span>: By reducing stress and improving circulation, massage therapy can boost the immune system, making the body more resilient to illnesses.</span></span></li><li><span><span style="font-weight:700">Improved Posture</span><span>: Massage can address muscle imbalances and tension that contribute to poor posture, helping to align the body correctly and reduce strain on the muscles and joints.</span></span></li></ol><span><a href="https://www.snoozzen.com/home.html"><span style="color:rgb(17, 85, 204)">Mental Benefits:</span></a></span><ol><li><span><span style="font-weight:700">Stress Reduction</span><span>: One of the most significant benefits of massage therapy is its ability to reduce stress. The relaxation response triggered by massage lowers the levels of stress hormones like cortisol, leading to a feeling of calm and relaxation.</span></span></li><li><span><span style="font-weight:700">Enhanced Mood</span><span>: Massage therapy can increase the production of endorphins, serotonin, and dopamine, which are neurotransmitters that promote feelings of well-being and happiness. This can help alleviate symptoms of anxiety and depression.</span></span></li><li><span><span style="font-weight:700">Better Sleep</span><span>: By promoting relaxation and reducing muscle tension, massage therapy can improve sleep quality. Individuals who receive regular massages often report deeper and more restful sleep.</span></span></li><li><span><a href="https://www.snoozzen.com/home.html"><span style="color:rgb(17, 85, 204)">Increased Mindfulness and Relaxation</span><span style="color:rgb(17, 85, 204); font-weight:400">:</span></a><span> The focused touch and attention during a massage session can help individuals become more aware of their bodies and promote a sense of mindfulness, leading to greater mental clarity and relaxation.</span></span></li><li><span><span style="font-weight:700">Emotional Balance</span><span>: Massage therapy provides a nurturing and comforting environment, which can help individuals process emotions and achieve emotional balance. It can be particularly beneficial for those experiencing grief, trauma, or high levels of stress.</span></span></li></ol><span><a href="https://www.snoozzen.com/home.html"><span style="color:rgb(17, 85, 204)">Holistic Health:</span></a></span><span><a href="https://www.snoozzen.com/home.html"><span style="color:rgb(17, 85, 204); font-weight:400">Massage therapy</span></a><span> supports holistic health by addressing the interconnectedness of the body and mind. It encourages a state of balance and harmony, promoting overall well-being and a higher quality of life. By integrating massage therapy into a regular health routine, individuals can experience lasting benefits that contribute to their physical, mental, and emotional health.</span></span><br /><br /><br /><span><span>In conclusion, massage therapy is a powerful tool for enhancing both physical and mental health. Its wide range of benefits makes it an essential component of a holistic approach to </span><a href="https://www.snoozzen.com/home.html"><span style="color:rgb(17, 85, 204); font-weight:400">well-being</span></a><span>, helping individuals lead healthier, more balanced lives.</span></span><br /><br /><span><a href="https://www.snoozzen.com/home.html"><span style="color:rgb(17, 85, 204)">BOOK A MASSAGE TREATMENT TODAY</span></a></span><br /><br /></div> <hr style="width:100%;clear:both;visibility:hidden;"></hr>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[https://www.snoozzen.com/hijama.html]]></title><link><![CDATA[https://www.snoozzen.com/healthsecretpoints/httpswwwsnoozzencomhijamahtml]]></link><comments><![CDATA[https://www.snoozzen.com/healthsecretpoints/httpswwwsnoozzencomhijamahtml#comments]]></comments><pubDate>Sat, 30 Dec 2023 01:33:57 GMT</pubDate><category><![CDATA[Uncategorized]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.snoozzen.com/healthsecretpoints/httpswwwsnoozzencomhijamahtml</guid><description><![CDATA[ [...] ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[SNOOZZEN NEW LOGO !!]]></title><link><![CDATA[https://www.snoozzen.com/healthsecretpoints/snoozzen-new-logo]]></link><comments><![CDATA[https://www.snoozzen.com/healthsecretpoints/snoozzen-new-logo#comments]]></comments><pubDate>Sun, 01 Oct 2023 03:07:20 GMT</pubDate><category><![CDATA[Uncategorized]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.snoozzen.com/healthsecretpoints/snoozzen-new-logo</guid><description><![CDATA[      [...] ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><div class="wsite-image wsite-image-border-none " style="padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;margin-left:0;margin-right:0;text-align:center"> <a> <img src="https://www.snoozzen.com/uploads/8/1/5/6/8156578/logo-v1-no-moon_orig.png" alt="Picture" style="width:auto;max-width:100%" /> </a> <div style="display:block;font-size:90%"></div> </div></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why is it important to take care of others?]]></title><link><![CDATA[https://www.snoozzen.com/healthsecretpoints/why-is-it-important-to-take-care-of-others]]></link><comments><![CDATA[https://www.snoozzen.com/healthsecretpoints/why-is-it-important-to-take-care-of-others#comments]]></comments><pubDate>Thu, 06 Oct 2022 16:32:30 GMT</pubDate><category><![CDATA[Uncategorized]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.snoozzen.com/healthsecretpoints/why-is-it-important-to-take-care-of-others</guid><description><![CDATA[  The act of&nbsp;caring&nbsp;for another is so powerful because it creates deeper bonds as individuals lean on each other for emotional support. ... It also teaches&nbsp;important&nbsp;virtues such as patience, understanding and loyalty that benefit individuals in both their personal and professional lives.When you care for other people, the experience becomes internal as well as external. If we aim to have self-awareness, what we love (or don&rsquo;t love) about another will open our eyes to w [...] ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[  <div class="paragraph"><span style="color:rgb(32, 33, 36)">The act of&nbsp;</span><strong style="color:rgb(32, 33, 36)">caring</strong><span style="color:rgb(32, 33, 36)">&nbsp;for another is so powerful because it creates deeper bonds as individuals lean on each other for emotional support. ... It also teaches&nbsp;</span><strong style="color:rgb(32, 33, 36)">important</strong><span style="color:rgb(32, 33, 36)">&nbsp;virtues such as patience, understanding and loyalty that benefit individuals in both their personal and professional lives.</span><br /><br /><span style="color:rgb(42, 42, 42)">When you care for other people, the experience becomes internal as well as external. If we aim to have self-awareness, what we love (or don&rsquo;t love) about another will open our eyes to what we love (or don&rsquo;t love) about ourselves as well.</span><br /><span style="color:rgb(42, 42, 42)">If we shut ourselves off to the world, we only allow stimuli into our lives that we choose. This makes our personal growth process look more like walking down a narrow hallway, rather than walking out into an open field where the possibilities are endless. If we open our minds to being influenced by others, we never know what we might learn.</span><br /><br /><span style="color:rgb(42, 42, 42)">One of the things that makes life so interesting is the vast diversity of people on our planet. Each one of us has a unique background, upbringing, thought process, and outlook. What an amazing opportunity it is to be able to tap into any mind on the planet simply by having a conversation and asking questions&hellip;</span><br /><span style="color:rgb(42, 42, 42)">Without this care or desire, we only spend time with those who are just like us, and can never develop into a fully well-rounded person.<br />&#8203;</span><br /><span style="color:rgb(42, 42, 42)">Why is caring so important? As I think about it in my world. Caring means that I pay attention to detail. I care about what I do and make an effort to do my best. I care about my health and see that I do things that are good for me and others. When you care, you put in that extra effort to make sure that something works for you or the other person you care about.</span><br /><span style="color:rgb(42, 42, 42)">&#8203;</span><span style="color:rgb(42, 42, 42)">No matter what setting I&rsquo;m in when I meet a new person, in my clinic, or out in the world, I want her/him to care as much as I do. And I want her/him to know that I care too.&nbsp;&nbsp;What do you care about? Do you think taking care of others is important? Let me know what you think by writing some comments here.</span><br />&#8203;</div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[YOUR DAILY STRETCH ROUTINE]]></title><link><![CDATA[https://www.snoozzen.com/healthsecretpoints/your-daily-stretch-routine]]></link><comments><![CDATA[https://www.snoozzen.com/healthsecretpoints/your-daily-stretch-routine#comments]]></comments><pubDate>Mon, 26 Sep 2022 02:38:58 GMT</pubDate><category><![CDATA[Uncategorized]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.snoozzen.com/healthsecretpoints/your-daily-stretch-routine</guid><description><![CDATA[       The simple act of stretching does a lot more than make your body pretty flexible and able to work well. It may help prevent injuries or even illness&mdash;all it takes is 10 easy minutes a day!If you don&rsquo;t have 10 minutes a day to spare, stretching just a few times a week can be nearly as beneficial. In fact, that may be enough to help you stay more flexible once you&rsquo;ve gotten there. A study published in the Journal of Strength Conditioning and Research found that after stretc [...] ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><div class="wsite-image wsite-image-border-none " style="padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;margin-left:0;margin-right:0;text-align:center"> <a> <img src="https://www.snoozzen.com/uploads/8/1/5/6/8156578/streching_orig.png" alt="Picture" style="width:auto;max-width:100%" /> </a> <div style="display:block;font-size:90%"></div> </div></div>  <div class="paragraph">The simple act of stretching does a lot more than make your body pretty flexible and able to work well. It may help prevent injuries or even illness&mdash;all it takes is 10 easy minutes a day!<br /><br />If you don&rsquo;t have 10 minutes a day to spare, stretching just a few times a week can be nearly as beneficial. In fact, that may be enough to help you stay more flexible once you&rsquo;ve gotten there. A study published in the Journal of Strength Conditioning and Research found that after stretching every day for a month, participants who went on to stretch just two or three times a week maintained their degree of flexibility. Those who stopped stretching, however, lost about 7 percent of their hip range of motion within a month.<br /><span></span>Here are five of the most important benefits of stretching:<br /><span></span><ul><li>It Reduces your muscle tension.</li><li>It Increases your range of movement in the joints.</li><li>It Enhances your muscular coordination.</li><li>It Increases the circulation of the blood to various parts of&nbsp; your body.</li><li>It Increases your energy levels (resulting from increased circulation)</li></ul><br />If you have any question, or you may want to know more about some of stretching techniques, don&rsquo;t hesitate to contact us at: 778 242 5943 or via our website on: www.snoozzen.com - we are more than happy to help you.<br /><span></span></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why You Should Meditate Everyday!]]></title><link><![CDATA[https://www.snoozzen.com/healthsecretpoints/why-you-should-meditate-everyday]]></link><comments><![CDATA[https://www.snoozzen.com/healthsecretpoints/why-you-should-meditate-everyday#comments]]></comments><pubDate>Fri, 23 Sep 2022 17:22:23 GMT</pubDate><category><![CDATA[Uncategorized]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.snoozzen.com/healthsecretpoints/why-you-should-meditate-everyday</guid><description><![CDATA[       You can create a very healthy and strong body by practicing proper nutrition and exercising. But maintaining a good body is only half of the battle. The other half is learning how to be happy and peaceful. One of the best ways to become happy with yourself is by practicing meditation.&nbsp;There are many meditation benefits. The benefits of meditation are based in science and include slowing down brain deterioration, improving your memory, improving your happiness, decreasing stress, incr [...] ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><div class="wsite-image wsite-image-border-none " style="padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;margin-left:0;margin-right:0;text-align:center"> <a> <img src="https://www.snoozzen.com/uploads/8/1/5/6/8156578/meditation_orig.png" alt="Picture" style="width:auto;max-width:100%" /> </a> <div style="display:block;font-size:90%"></div> </div></div>  <div class="paragraph">You can create a very healthy and strong body by practicing proper nutrition and exercising. But maintaining a good body is only half of the battle. The other half is learning how to be happy and peaceful. One of the best ways to become happy with yourself is by practicing meditation.&nbsp;<br /><br />There are many meditation benefits. The benefits of meditation are based in science and include slowing down brain deterioration, improving your memory, improving your happiness, decreasing stress, increasing longevity, and reducing inflammation. Practicing meditation can also improve your mental health overall. It is part of our human nature to be at peace, experiencing joy and well-being. Meditation helps to unlock this and feel more peaceful.<br />The most powerful health benefits that we're seeing from meditation are usually the physical symptoms that we have when we're under stress. At this time of stress our blood pressures go down, our heart rates go down. So when we get anxious, we get nervous, meditation can help actually reduce and almost get rid of the things that we're worried about and all the worries that we're concerned about.<br /><br />Even if you do one minute of breath work, if you do four deep breaths, all of the sudden you feel very relaxed, and so anyone can do that anywhere. You can do that sitting in your car, if you're caught in traffic, even if the kids are running around and it's very noisy, and all of the sudden, you just take a couple of deep breaths, you start to feel very relaxed.<br />Meditation is probably one of the best methods that I've being practising for a long time to get rid of the stress, but we also have created ways of meditations ( snoozing ) as part of my health program that I share with my clients and also ask them to practise it at home. And there&rsquo;re lots of forms. We don't have to sit cross legged, we don't have to do what sometimes people think is a very odd or a very unusual way. Meditation is just getting quiet. Even prayer is meditation and it's a very easy thing for us to do.<br /><br />I think we've got so many ways that we can learn how to do meditation and it doesn't hurt. There's no side effects from meditation. There's no negative side effects. It's just an easy thing for almost everyone to do. So, I just encourage everyone to try it.<br /><br />Struggling with sleep regression or can&rsquo;t sleep through the night? If you need soft music or music to help you sleep and suffer regularly with insomnia, use sleeping music as calm music for soothing relaxation and experience the benefits of deep sleep and relaxing sleep or choose a quiet place and meditate. During stressful times, calming places, sound of water, sounds of trees, and calmness of nature can be really helpful for sleep hypnosis, sleep regression and meditation for sleep.&nbsp;<br />&#8203;<br />Meditations are soothing and relaxing and make one feel as if they are dreaming and relaxing. Music for sleep and sleep meditation is ideal calming for the brain, and can be used as stress relief. Whether you want calming life for a power nap or refreshing sleep meditation music, all sort of meditations including praying, snoozing&nbsp; or napping will support you and make you wonder why you didn&rsquo;t try healing meditation to feel good earlier . It will change your life!<br />Of course, to relax and achieve Zen, our Snoozzen way, massage music and music for insomnia&nbsp; are essential deep sleep and great to help as a cure for insomnia or stress,&nbsp; enabling you to relax as if you are sitting&nbsp; beisde a quiet lake or mountain and engage in lucid dreams.&nbsp; So, to fall asleep fast, practise meditation ( all kind of meditations ) to relax, sleep good and enjoy a happy life.</div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Neck Pain Stretches & Exercises]]></title><link><![CDATA[https://www.snoozzen.com/healthsecretpoints/neck-pain-stretches-exercises]]></link><comments><![CDATA[https://www.snoozzen.com/healthsecretpoints/neck-pain-stretches-exercises#comments]]></comments><pubDate>Thu, 22 Sep 2022 18:00:31 GMT</pubDate><category><![CDATA[Uncategorized]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.snoozzen.com/healthsecretpoints/neck-pain-stretches-exercises</guid><description><![CDATA[       ''If you are having some neck pain, stiffness, or tightness, read through and make sure you practise daily&nbsp;stretching&nbsp;to feel good. The neck muscles that are affected the most are your trapezius and levator scapulae muscles. People often describe neck pain as a crick in their neck. First start off with some gentle neck stretches by bringing your chin to your chest and then looking up towards the ceiling. This is neck flexion and extension. Next you are going to take your ear to  [...] ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><div class="wsite-image wsite-image-border-none " style="padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;margin-left:0;margin-right:0;text-align:center"> <a> <img src="https://www.snoozzen.com/uploads/8/1/5/6/8156578/untitled-20_orig.png" alt="Picture" style="width:auto;max-width:100%" /> </a> <div style="display:block;font-size:90%"></div> </div></div>  <div class="paragraph"><font color="#030303">''If you are having some neck pain, stiffness, or tightness, read through and make sure you practise daily&nbsp;<span>stretching</span>&nbsp;to feel good. The neck muscles that are affected the most are your trapezius and levator scapulae muscles. People often describe neck pain as a crick in their neck. </font><br /><br /><font color="#030303">First start off with some gentle neck stretches by bringing your chin to your chest and then looking up towards the ceiling. This is neck flexion and extension. Next you are going to take your ear to your shoulder on each side. Make sure you are not shrugging your shoulders up. This is side bending. </font><br /><br /><font color="#030303">Then you are going to turn your head from side to side like you are looking over your shoulder. This is neck rotation. If that is not painful, then you can add some overpressure with your hands. Now place your hand under your thigh to keep your shoulder down, then side bend your head to the opposite side and gently put pressure with your other hand to get a stretch through your trapezius muscles. Hold these for 30 seconds and perform 3 times on each side. The final stretch is going to be for your levator scapulae muscle. This is the muscle that is used when you shrug your shoulders, and they can get overworked when you are stressed out. </font><br /><br /><font color="#030303">Take your arm on the side of the pain and place it above and behind your shoulder. Then take your opposite arm and place on top and slightly behind your head. Look down towards the opposite knee of the pain and apply gentle pressure for a good stretch. DISCLAIMER: SAID BEN &nbsp;is a licensed Massage Therapist, however, this exercises are only designed to help you perform the correct technique of exercises that have ALREADY been given to you by your health professional.</font><br /><br /><font color="#030303">They are NOT to take the place of going to your own doctor or therapist. There are many manual techniques that a therapist can do that simply can not be done on your own. Your own therapist will also ensure that you are doing correct techniques with your exercises and stretching. If these techniques aren't done right, they won't help, and they could make things worse. So, if you experience any pain while doing these techniques, STOP immediately and see your&nbsp;therapist' .</font>Click here to read more: www.snoozzen.com</div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[NEW LOCATION AT KINGSWAY MALL]]></title><link><![CDATA[https://www.snoozzen.com/healthsecretpoints/new-location-at-kingsway-mall]]></link><comments><![CDATA[https://www.snoozzen.com/healthsecretpoints/new-location-at-kingsway-mall#comments]]></comments><pubDate>Wed, 10 Aug 2022 04:37:40 GMT</pubDate><category><![CDATA[Uncategorized]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.snoozzen.com/healthsecretpoints/new-location-at-kingsway-mall</guid><description><![CDATA[We are so excited to announce that we have just opened a new studio at Kingsway Mall! We've also changed our business name to SNOOZZEN.come to snooze, come to zen. Come to relax and feel good. When you book a massage treatment, we offer you a free cupping session. ITS FREE ! [...] ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class="paragraph">We are so excited to announce that we have just opened a new studio at Kingsway Mall! We've also changed our business name to SNOOZZEN.<br />come to snooze, come to zen. Come to relax and feel good. When you book a massage treatment, we offer you a free cupping session. ITS FREE !<br /></div>]]></content:encoded></item></channel></rss>