For sufferers of claustrophobia, having an MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging) procedure can be a fearful experience, and may be even impossible to tolerate depending on the anxiety of the patient. Using an eye pillow can help patients stay calm because they naturally block out the sight of the MRI...
The Secret of Successful Relaxation
None of us would expect to have perfect abs after one set of sit-ups. We all know that it will take months of watching our diet and performing regular stomach exercises to end up with a flatter stomach.
Learning to relax works the same way. Most of have spent our adult lives building up stress...
Easy Yoga Relaxation Pose
Try out this basic restorative yoga relaxation pose which emulates Savasana or Corpse Pose but is more supported and more relaxing.
Yoga Props You Will Need
mat
rolled up blanket to go underneath your knees.
timer (you may fall asleep!)
a small pillow
eye pillow or yoga eye bag
Lay down and...
Natural Migraine & Headache Relief
Did you know that you can use a cooled eye pillow for headache or migraine relief?
Not only does an eye pillow placed over the eyes keep out the light (some migraine sufferers can't bear the light), but the gentle weight of the pillow over the eye and sinus area is very soothing. Herbs such as...
Relieve Sinus Pain Using an Eye Pillow
A cold or flu can often bring on sinus headache symptoms: throbbing pain around your eyes, nose, and cheeks. Bending over or laying down make you feel as though your head will explode. This week, I have been suffering from a nasty cold including sinus pain. Remedies from the pharmacy only help...
Power Nap with Your Eye Pillow
A new hotel just opened up in Buenos Aires offering its patrons luxury power naps using an eye pillow. Eye pillows not only help to block out the light, but also provide a gentle weight over the eye area that is extremely soothing. Combine that with some relaxing music and you have the perfect...
Eye Pillows Make the Perfect Gift
There is never a bad time to give an eye pillow as a gift. You don't even have to wait until a birthday or the holidays and remember, anyone can use an eye pillow, so it's the perfect way of saying, "Put your feet up and relax!", or "Thank You".
To send an eye pillow as a gift, just add the one...
What is an Eye Pillow?
An eye pillow is a small fabric pouch filled with flax seeds, rice or buckwheat.
Eye Pillow Shape
An eye pillow is usually a rectangular shape sized to fit over the eye area, bridge of the nose and down to the temples. A more ergonomic design uses a mask shape for better comfort reducing...
The 12 Word Rhyme That Will Help You Remember Exactly What to Do When You Get Too Stressed
Stress stinks and I try to get rid of it in any way I can, but (as many of you have probably found), it can be a near hopeless struggle. Sometimes I even say to myself, “It’s okay, I know that I am stressed but I am so busy right now and I don't have even two minutes to relax - I’ll just relax...
Eye Pillows can Enhance Your Sex Life!
Get Relaxed Before Getting Jiggy
Yes it’s true, the humble eye pillow can help you to relax and a relaxed state is the most desirable state for having sex. Have you ever tried to have sex whilst stressed out with your mind somewhere else? Not fun. In fact, in a stressed out state, you are more...