I'm sure you do not like taking aspirin or the like, no one does, though you probably "have to" occasionally. Yes, pain relievers work okay (though not for all people), if you are willing to wait up to an hour for the chemicals to dissolve into your body. But have you ever thought about what you are actually doing?

Pain relievers only prevent you from feeling the symptoms of pain. They do not treat the source or cause of the problem. You are simply ignoring your body's natural alarm system.

I am not putting down the benefits of medicine. Humankind owes a tremendous amount to them. But my point is, our tension related afflictions come directly from the physical things we do. To try to counter or offset our body's natural protest, via "the back door approach", with chemicals just doesn't seem right.

Suppose your car's oil light came on? Would you clip the wires to the oil light to fix the problem? Of course not! That would be so comical - yet we are guilty of doing the same thing to our bodies every time we take a pain killer. And that is not funny!

Herbal remedies are perhaps another possible solution to pain relief. It is very difficult to quantify some of the claims that this industry makes. In addition, because there is no regulation of these substances, the situation is usually buyer beware. Still, in most cases, herbs are usually made from natural substances and generally don't cause any long term harm except maybe to your wallet.

Rest, Sleep & Relaxation

Ahhh... If only... Wouldn't this be a perfect world, if any of us could just get up, ...relax, ...rest, ...sleep until our pains naturally went away.

If only...

Rest, sleep, and relaxation are helpful in the reduction of stress and tension symptoms, but not possible or practical solutions when pain strikes in the middle of work or recreation. In addition, once tension pain starts for many people, the slightest bit of exertion after a short resting period may quickly bring it back.

Acupressure, Pressure Points Massage & Similar Relief Systems

Other popular remedies you may have heard about, or even tried, include the art or practice of acupressure (Chinese) or shiatsu (Japanese) - both of which are a thumb-finger, pressure massage techniques, applied to specific facial and cranial pressure points.

Acupressure and massage are two of the most ancient forms of healing. Together, they and variations of the same basic principles have been providing relief for centuries. Many of their benefits can easily be measured and felt. The techniques work by increasing the rate circulation of blood. This allows the muscles to relax and absorb more oxygen, which increases the delivery of nutrients, and washes away waste chemicals that build up in tense muscles.

I have also tried self performed acupressure/massage/reflexology, perhaps you have too. There are many good techniques that you can administer to yourself. But as wonderful mechanisms the human hands are, there are many areas or pressure points on the face, head and neck that are just plain awkward to reach yourself.

Massage does strengthen and tone the muscles and is effective in creating an overall feeling of physical well-being. Although the theory behind massaging techniques is accepted and proven, a trained professional is usually required for any meaningful results.

But...

Hints for Pain Sufferers

Muscle tone and circulation must be restored in the areas of the face, head and neck.

Let me explain:

The term "muscle tone" is used to describe the state of contraction of the muscles when they are not being specifically used. It is the measurement of the muscle's complete and absolute relaxed state.

When your muscles have too much tone, they are contracting and causing a disturbance in circulation, hence pain. Likewise, too little tone and your muscles are limp, again having an adverse effect on normal blood circulation, but this time the pain is caused by the expansion of arteries. In both cases, it is the disturbance of normal blood circulation that cause your nerve endings to be irritated and send out pain signals.

Think about it:

Why is it acupressure, massage, shiatsu, reflexology and other similar relief systems work in the first place? Why is it when you have neck pain, eyestrain or a headache, rubbing the affected area(s) seem to help? Because these actions restore the two things the body is lacking which cause suffering in the first place: nominal muscle tone and normal blood circulation. Whenever both these conditions are met - Voila! There is no pain!

That is why there is widespread acknowledgement to the therapeutic effectiveness of acupressure and massage methods. These relief systems have been practiced for thousands of years around the world. In fact, even the medical community today recognizes their therapeutic benefits and routinely prescribes therapy to patients.

Perhaps the group that most recognizes the significance of massage are today's athletes. They routinely push their bodies to the limits of human stress and strain. Restoring circulation and tone are of the utmost priority to them. Massage-like techniques safely, naturally, and as we have all witnessed, effectively provide this.  

But Wait, Reality Strikes...

Let's face it, how may people can leave their job, hop into a car, drive down to an acupressure or massage center and have a trained professional work their tension away for many $$$/hr? As it is, centers like these have become more of a "luxury item" for the wealthy, rather than a relief center for people who really need them most - you and me.

Self administration of acupressure, pressure points massage and similar techniques is an awkward, lengthy and painful procedure for most people and the effects may not last long.

Drugs, medications, and herbs are limited in their effectiveness and as to how many you can take. Plus, no one will agree that pumping chemicals (natural or synthetic) routinely into your body is a good thing.

Meditation and/or mind exercises are great for improving concentration or bringing you calm, but they can't do much when the problem originates from a physical malfunction.

Perhaps sleep, rest and relaxation are indeed the ideal solutions but, unfortunately, the least practical ones in today's fast paced society.

I know what you are probably thinking at this point. I have discussed almost everything out there for relief, so what is left? There is an alternative to these alternatives, so to speak. I know I can help you. First, let's clarify what you need:

You deserve a solution that alleviates your eyestrain, headaches, neck pain, etc. and related symptoms:

• without medications, drugs, herbs, etc. of any kind
• without traditional acupressure or massage (self or masseur performed)
• without leaving where ever it is the pain starts
• without any facial or skin applied creams or lotions, etc.
• without rest, sleep, taking time off or slowing down your normal activities
• without meditation or any mind or thought exercises
• without crystals, magnets, or any other "mysticism"
• without constant expenditure
• without further pain, discomfort or inconvenience
• without changing your lifestyle, work habits, activities of rest and play in any way

At the same time your solution needs to work:

• instantly, in seconds at the most
• in a way that can prevent or reduce pains from occurring again
• with beneficial cumulative effects that will make you look and feel better
• with an increase in health and well-being
• with a decrease in mental fatigue
• with a general bodily feeling of relaxation
• in a natural, safe, easy and effective way
• in a remarkable, almost magical way that you've never encountered before

Now there's a tough order to fill!

At first thought, it does not seem possible that there is a single magical solution that can give you all these benefits so quickly and comprehensively.

But there is.

As you know, we live in a rapidly changing society. Everyday there are new and almost miraculous breakthroughs. Things that seemed science fiction just a few years ago are now a part of everyday life.

Now let me say right off the bat that what you are about to learn is not intended to replace traditional medical or therapeutic treatment required by specific medical condition(s). Rather, if you do suffer from a special or chronic disorder, what you are about to learn will perhaps enhance and act as a supplement to relief.

The Facts

Because the consumer computer industry - and our consequent ever accelerating lives - are still relatively recent, about 15 years, there really is no way of knowing if there will be any long term stress related effects as we grow older. Frequently we see reports on the TV news about the hazards of routine workplace tasks responsible for all our headaches, eyestrain and stress. Seldom, however, do they offer any useful solutions other than changing your work habits and time spent at the desk. Not really practical solutions for most of us.

Health problems arising from the "side effects" of the information age are increasingly common, and much of the scientific literature on the subject points the finger at tension, around the eyes, face, head and neck, as being the contributing factors to all your problems.

It is obvious Mother nature didn't design us to sit on our butts motionless and stare into a box all day. Do not worry, I am not going tell you to change your work habits and go out and move about more (though that would be beneficial). And remember, I promised you something unique and I always keep my promises.

For a few moments I want you to:

• Think over what can trigger eyestrain, headaches (all types) and neck pains...
• Think about the actual mechanism of the pain and why it happens...
• Think about how acupressure, massage and similar systems directly alleviate the problems...
• Think about the solutions of the problems and the problems of the current solutions...
• Think about what works and what does not...
• Think about what technology has not brought us...

Go on, while the next page loads, take a few moments to really think it over...