All Entries in the "Massage Therapy" Category
Spa Treatments – A Therapeutic Pampering
Though spa treatments have become synonymous with expensive pampering and relaxation and as beauty aids, the fact is that modern spa treatments in fact have their origin in traditional systems of massage that are age old. Spa treatments could mean cosmetic procedures such as facials, pedicures and manicures etc., or they could mean wellness offerings [...]
The Best Black Friday Antidote – a Massage
Today being Black Friday, many of us have been battling the hordes trying to get the best deals and the biggest discounts. This may leave you happy and satisfied after all that retail therapy, but it can also leave you with various aches and pains in the feet and other joints. To generally de-stress and [...]
Relaxation Massages – More Than Just Pampering Yourself
Usually relaxation massages are mentioned in the context of pampering yourself or even spoiling yourself for a change. They are often shown as being self indulgent and wholly for purposes of enjoyment. However massage is known to have many health benefits – for the body as well as the mind and by promotion relaxation, can [...]
Massage Therapy Can Beat Stress, Says Study
Most of us probably know that a massage can be a relaxing and enjoyable experience and that it can contribute to stress reduction. Now a study published in The Journal of Alternative and Contemporary Medicine tells us that massage may have even more benefits than we earlier thought – that even a single session of [...]
The Art Of The Indian Head Massage
The Indian head massage is part of the Ayurvedic School of healing and relaxation that was founded in India several thousand years ago. It is today, one of the most popular types of massages used in Asia, also commonly practiced by hairdressers and masseurs, to help their clients combat tension and stress. It has also [...]
Shirodhara – What Is This?
Shirodhara (which comes from the Sanskrit words Shir or head and dhara or flow) is a form of Ayurvedic medicine that involves a measured and gentle pouring of liquids upon the forehead of the person for various curative purposes. In Hindu mythology the forehead is thought to be the site of the third eye which [...]
The Ancient Art Of Chinese Massage And Its Benefits
Chinese massage, also known as Tui Na, is a form of massage therapy that dates back 2,000 years in China. During the Chinese massage, traditional medicine and massage techniques are applied to help the body freely flow the Qi. It is based on Chinese medical theories that just like a globe, the body has meridians [...]
Top 10 Benefits Of Lymphatic Massage
Lymphatic massage is a form of therapy which was created to encourage healthy lymph nodes through massage. The lymph nodes are crucial to one’s immune system, because through it passes a liquid that protects the body from viruses and other infections. It was developed in the 1930’s and has long been recognized as a very [...]