We all know the healing powers of heat and the sun. When we go to the beach, the hot sand feels great on our muscles and bones. There is a therapeutic way to get the benefit of this feeling, without all the sand. It feels even better. It isn't anything new! It's hot stone massage. I was a little cynical when I first heard about and was reluctant to try it. However, when I first had one, I was hooked.The professional who will perform this is in a...more
One can only have a first experience once! We always hope that we have a good one. My first experience with massage was not all it could have been. Having had more massages than my first one, I realize, it actually is great. My masseuse was an intern. I, as a brand-new health club employee was elected to be her subject. . I had no idea what a therapeutic massage involved. Well, this was no therapeutic massage! I had to put up with the noise of...more
As a woman, I know the importance of massage. I have had many and know the benefits. Any injuries, pain, stress can be relieved by massage. Deep tissue pain as well as everyday worries will melt away. My husband, on the other hand despite his stress, tight back and neck, is too much of a manly man. A massage is for a woman. My idea? Introduce him to a couples massageHe be embarrassed. He put up with aches and pains, as well as deep tissue pains, but not a massage. Well guess what, I took him to a couples massage under the guise of me needing him there for the experience. He now loves massages! It was a great benefit for him as he did it for me, but his confidence in massage therapy grew, and now he realizes, this can help!How do you find the appropriate massage therapist? Well, as with everything, there are qualifications, and there are genuine qualifications. You can ask your doctor to refer you to one he/she works with. Sometimes this is even covered by insurance.Massage is the manipulation of superficial layers of muscle and connective tissue. Massage became popular in the US in the 1800's and grew in popularity until the 1930's and 40's. With the development of modern medicine,...more
Do you have kids? Do you have a car? A home? Go grocery shopping? You use your back, and you use it a lot! Over and over, you pick heavy things up - car seats, children, groceries, backpacks - to name but a few! Surely you feel a slight pain in your lower or upper back, perhaps your shoulder blades. Not only you, but your spouse probably has the...more
Tired, stressed, feel you need a break? There are many types of pain relief, but none as luxurious as a massage at a spa. We have all seen those day spas, massage shops etc. Many of us have frequent massages, yet so many of us haven't even considered it. Well, consider it!What ails you? Do you have chronic aches and pains, perhaps bursitis,...more
Have you ever had a massage? Have you ever contemplated it? If you have had one, you'll know about all the benefits that come with it. If not, here's something you need to know. Massage is by no means anything new. It dates back to ancient cultures. Records of different massage types go back through the ages in all parts of the world to many ancient civilizations. When receiving a massage, the superficial layers of muscle and connective tissue are manipulated to enhance function and promote relaxation and well-being. The art of massage became popular in the US in the 1800's. It had a surge of popularity until the 1930's and 40's. When modern medicine came to the forefront, the art of massage therapy became discounted as lesser than. Suddenly, it became popular again in the 1960's and 1970's when nurses began to use it to relieve pain in patients. It again gained credibility when, in the 1996 Summer Olympics in Atlanta it was deemed a core medical service. There are many words in many languages that give us the word massage. I love studying different languages. It's especially exciting when all cultures have the same word and customs. The word comes from the Latin word...more
New York real estate tycoon, Elie Hirschfeld, officially announces the launch of www.park.com. Currently in development with partner Rob Monster, CEO of Epik.com, Park.com will ultimately become the premier destination for consumers to search for...more
Americans in general are working more and more hours. More than before, as well as more than their European counterparts. We need to learn to relax a bit more. Family, work, friends all keep us busy. What do other countries know about relaxation....more
As a woman, I know the importance of massage. I have had many and know the benefits. Any injuries, pain, stress can be relieved by massage. Deep tissue pain as well as everyday worries will melt away. My husband, on the other hand despite his stress,...more
Our hands. When are we not using them? Perhaps when we sleep. We clean, scrub twist, grab. We type on computers, buckle child car seats.. The list goes on! We can use lotion to care for our skin, but what about muscle or joint strain? What about...more
Do you feel constantly tired, stressed, feel you need a break? If you are looking for relief via luxury, look no further than your local massage spa. Find out about your local day spas, massage shops etc. While a lot of people do have frequent...more
Indeed, you may ask, why do I need a foot massage. All of us, all day long standing, running, lifting, walking - our poor feet. They support us all day, clad in heavy shoes and socks, restricting circulation, keeping air from our feet. Why not feel...more