If you're somebody who puts in 40 to 50 hours at your job every week, you'll know that weekends are for wellness. You need treatments and interventions that are going to recharge your batteries and allow you to function for the week ahead.
Here's what to do:
Get professional ear wax removal
Nothing's worse than going through your week feeling like you've got your head in a barrel. Bunged-up ears are not pleasant, and you're constantly trying to dream up ways to remove the earwax so you can hear better.
The best solution is to get professional ear wax removal. Experts use safe techniques that aren't going to damage your eardrum or prevent you from hearing properly in the future.
If you don't want to do that, you can buy safe over-the-counter methods from a pharmacist or a clinic. Always follow the instructions on the packaging, and if you don't get the results you want, go and see an audiologist.
Get a therapeutic body massage
When you're stressing and straining all week, it can make your muscles feel tense and tight. With a therapeutic weekend body massage, you can undo all of that damage in a single session. Body massages are a reset button for your muscles and nervous system.
After 45 to 60 minutes of treatment, you should feel like a new person. Don't go for a generic hotel relax. Instead, ask for a specialist to provide you with myofascial release or deep tissue massage. Focus on the upper back, shoulders, and hip flexors, as these can become the tightest areas for most people. After treatment, you should notice that your stress hormones are lower and your posture is better.
Use contrast therapy
Another option for weekends after a busy week at work is to use contrast therapy. The idea is to combine a sauna with an ice bath for maximum benefits. Interestingly, both hot and cold can be anti-inflammatory.
Cooling the body down releases special anti-inflammatory factors that reduce inflammation in specific areas and zones. Increasing body temperature through a sauna causes better blood flow to affected areas. You'll notice after contrast therapy that you have an incredible endorphin rush. You're less focused on your mental state and psychology and more on your physical sensations.
Get an eye exam
If you haven't done so already, it can also be a good time at the weekend to get an eye exam. A comprehensive optician visit assesses your vision and can help you catch eye conditions like glaucoma early. Once you've had an eye exam, you can get treatments and medications that make your vision clearer and reduce tension. You're better able to see words on screens and emails people send you, so you're not always straining every day.
Do a digital reset
Lastly, it can be a good idea to do a digital reset at the weekend. Digital resets help you reclaim control of your life and stop reacting to all of the doom and gloom that is posted online.
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