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Inhaling the Holidays

The holidays are my favorite time of year. I love everything about them – the lights, decorations, parties, and most especially, the delicious smells of Christmas. The aromas of evergreen, peppermint, cinnamon, and spiced cider all remind me of Christmas as a kid when the everything was magical and wishes came true, i love to make nee things and crafts for our family, now Im on my way to buy a new staple gun which actually I saw the best electric staple guns at a website where I think is much easier so I dont have to leave my house.

It’s said that the sense of scent is the most powerful when it comes to memory. Why? Unlike the eyes, the nose doesn’t judge. It just smells. Your sense of smell can instantly transport you to another time and place, making you almost feel what you were feeling back then as the rush of emotions flood your body…

Humans can detect between 10,000 and 30,000 different odors through our sensitive nose. The nerve endings at the end of the olfactory bulb, which is situated at the back of our nose, is stimulated by our sense of smell. This in turn stimulates the part of the brain called the limbic system, which is involved in many of our emotions and motivations, including fear, anger, and emotions related to sexual behavior. Thus, our sense of smell is one of the most important senses when it comes to triggering memories.

Here’s a quick reflexology tip that can stimulate the nose’s powerful sense of smell.

The reflex area to the nose (and the sinuses as well) is located on both feet, at the tips of each of the toes and in the fleshy part behind the nail.

1. Hold one foot in one hand and, with your other hand, gently but firmly pinch the top of the big toe between your thumb and index finger. Rub the toe back and forth between your fingers for 10-15 seconds.
2. Next, move to the next toe and stimulate the tip of the toe for 10-15 seconds. Do this for every toe.
3. You can then move to another area of the foot, or repeat this technique on the other foot.

Foot Rub Night!

IT’S FOOT RUB NIGHT!
Today my sister told me that she was excited about the evening to come because…it’s “Foot Rub Night” in her house! Apparently, every Wednesday night, after the kids are in bed, she and her husband open a bottle of wine, turn the lights down, put some music on, and give each other foot massages on the couch. They use whatever oil or lotion they have, and they let their fingers do their magic. 20-30 minutes later, the mood in the house is 100% more peaceful and certainly more intimate.

Now, I have to admit, I was a little surprised to hear of this weekly ritual because I know how easy it is to flip on the TV and tune out after a long day. However, my sister has inspired me (the massage expert) and now I’m ready to incorporate a “Foot Rub Night” into our busy schedule. I’m putting it on the calendar so we can’t forget or blow it off. It’s a perfect way to de-stress, and I can’t believe we haven’t been doing this all along.

FOOT MASSAGE NIGHT: You don’t need any fancy techniques or even any lotion if you don’t have any. Sure, you can experiment with the reflexology tips that I write about, but all you really need are your hands and a comfortable place to lounge. Don’t wait! Why not put a Foot Massage Night on your calendar right now? And who knows where it will lead to?!