Medical and Therapeutic Massage by Rob Smore, LMT

Remembering those that gave their life for our country. Thank you.

It's official, my new location is having a soft opening with specials: https://www.massagebook.com//dunedinwellspa/massage/deals/Self-Care-Day-Facial-or-Massage-Specials-/92083

I'm so excited to be moving from St. Pete to my new home in Dunedin at the Dunedin Well Spa. So very, very thankful for all of the support and good vibes through this transition :) . Looking forward to meeting new people and seeing my current clients there! ( There's free, off-street SHADED parking :) ).

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Celebrating National Nurses Day! Thank you to all the nurses for your dedication and sacrifices. As my way of saying thank you, I'm offering $10 off and one complimentary FarmHouse Fresh Add-On. Come see me. You deserve it!

Reserve your appointment through May 20th, 2021
Fine print: May not be combined with any other service. Book your service by May 20th, 2021, and must receive by June 6th, 2021. No cash value.

Fine print: May not be combined with any other promotion. Book your service by May 20th, 2021 and must receive by June 6th, 2021. No cash value. MA89149

Did you know healthcare professionals recommend massage?

Massage therapy's role in integrative health care has become widely accepted in major hospitals and medical practices. There is significant evidence supporting the inclusion of massage therapy for many important patient health conditions, including those for chronic pain management, behavioral health treatment, rehabilitation, and physical training, and acute medical conditions.

Source: Massage Therapy in Integrative Care & Pain Management. Published by AMTA American Massage Therapy Association

Did you know that nearly 80% of people will deal with lower back pain at some point in their life? If lower back pain is stopping you from living your best life, come & see me! Massage will increase your blood and lymph flow, bringing down inflammation and allowing you to relax your muscles and ease the stress on your lower back.

When I was younger I hated this time of year because of the ongoing sinus issues. Every year I'd go to the doctor and get the drug of the quarter to help reduce my itchy and watery eyes and nose to keep everything open.

Here's some tips I've used over the years to keep the puffy eyes, sneezing, and sinus pressure madness down.

Take a whole-food-based vitamin C. Vitamin C acts as a natural antihistamine. Methodist Hospital in Brooklyn, New York, found taking vitamin C daily significantly reduced blood histamine levels.

Magnesium eases breathing. Some immunologists suggest taking 400 milligrams of magnesium daily helps with nasal allergies and breathing problems. If you want to supplement your diet with magnesium-rich foods, the best sources are nuts, beans, whole grains, green leafy vegetables, and bananas.

Wear sunglasses when going outside. Allergic rhinitis, or hay fever, creates a certain amount of photosensitivity. Wearing sunglasses helps reduce your sensitivity to light and thus benefits your eyes from excessive watering.

Use an ice pack on your sinuses. Place a cool light towel over your eyes, forehead, or nose followed by an ice pack for 5-7 minutes with your head back. The cooling sensation helps to reduce inflammation and irritation.

Drink a lot of cool water. It probably seems counterintuitive to recommend drinking water with all of that liquid in your sinuses, nose, and eyes. Still, rehydrating is one of the best ways to eliminate toxins from your body. Besides, it cools you down and provides some symptom relief.

Intake more greens. You feel good when including greens throughout the day, but frankly, I'd rather drink minty spearmint. The plant's spear-shaped leaves contain menthol, a terpene with cooling and soothing properties to help reduce inflammation and improve memory.

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Stay away from dairy. I know it can be hard to stay away from the ice cream. But if you have hay fever, eating dairy will produce even more phlegm and make you feel worse.

Use your bathroom exhaust fan when taking a shower. This will help prevent the growth of mold in the shower. Cleaning your bathtub or shower liner is also essential. Better yet, replace your liner every month or two if you have mold sensitivities or asthma.

Keep your dryer vent clear. A buildup of lint in the dryer vent will cause an excess of dust in your house. Have your ducts cleaned regularly to avoid aggravating your allergy symptoms.

Keep your car cabin filter clean or change it frequently. Riding around in the car where pollen and dust are collected may not be helping your allergies.

Use a vacuum with a HEPA filter. HEPA filter vacuums do not recirculate the polluting particles the vacuum has just picked up into the air. Make sure you have a true HEPA filter and not a HEPA-like filter. You can tell by looking at the manufacturer's test results of the filter. A true HEPA filter will have test results stating that 0.3 microns are 99.97 percent or above.

Get rid of clutter. Allergy sufferers need to be especially careful about controlling dust in their homes, and clutter is a significant source of dust and dust mites. If you can't see your floors or walls in closets, you have a clutter problem. Just as clutter clogs your house and obstructs the free flow of energy in your home, clutter also clogs your nose and blocks the free flow of life-giving air into your body.

Are headaches getting the best of you? Get a head of the pain with a massage! Massage therapy can help you alleviate headaches by relieving spasms and easing tight muscles around your neck, shoulders and head.

Have party plans for St. Patrick's Day? Plan ahead and try a massage for hangover recovery. How does it help? Massage will push blood to your brain, tackling those pesky hangover headaches. Along with massage, water and rest will have you back to normal in no time.