The ancient art of massage has been used for many centuries throughout ancient civilizations. Records have been found that date to ancient China. There is documentation that that most ancient civilizations have used of massage. Chinese records date back to 3000 years. The ancient Hindus, Persians and Egyptians, as well as the Japanese, Romans and Egyptians applied different forms of massage as different problems. Even Hippocrates has been known...more
How great to be pregnant! It's a time of joys and challenges. There are so many aches and pains, such discomfort. Though we are gaining weight, have muscle and joint pain, we are elated. What can we possibly do to alleviate this? I recently heard about pregnancy massage. What a luxury! During my pregnancies, I wish I had heard of this. In most circumstances, pregnancy massages can be a great relief and comfort. When pregnant, we all know...more
Nothing feels better than a hot bath, or the feeling of warm sun or sand on the back. I love this feeling. There is something great about this warmth. This relaxes our muscles and feels great on the skin and bones. There is a way to have this feeling through a trained massage technician. She/he will perform a hot stone massage. I was a little nervous at first when I heard about it - not to mention surprised, but I tried it. I loved it and make one part of my weekly routine.This will be done by a professional and is very sanitary. Your masseuse will keep the stones in boiling water. This is done in order to avoid bacteria growing on them. They will be removed using a glove or another sanitary tool when they are required in order to give the massage.The tools used for hot stone massage are basalt stones. Throughout the ages, these have been used because they retain heat and are believed to have energizing properties. Practitioners of hot stone massage prefer these ancient stones to any others.The hands are the other tools used when giving a hot stone massage. It is much easier on the hands of the therapist than regular massage, as he/she doesn't have to use his/her hands to apply...more
If you are a home-owner (or renter), a parent, a caregiver, heck, even a pet-owner, you are on-the-go! Between carrying groceries or kitty litter, moving car seats, picking up small children, carrying back-packs, you are under physical (perhaps mental) pressure. As a parent, I can attest. If I am not making a bed, cooking meals, taking children...more
The ancient art of massage has been used for many centuries throughout ancient civilizations. Records have been found that date to ancient China. There is documentation that that most ancient civilizations have used of massage. Chinese records date back to 3000 years. The ancient Hindus, Persians and Egyptians, as well as the Japanese, Romans and...more
Most older people experience at some point, some degree of fatigue. But most problems with fatigue are not physical weakness, but are related to lack of exercise, depression, unhappiness, worry or boredom. real weakness, as the inability to move an arm or leg, is a physical problem, which includes the nerves, brain or muscles, and needs immediate medical attention. Fatigue or tiredness is much more common than true weakness.Learning to treat fatigue after a bad attack of shingles can be the key to enter all round better health. You see, if you're still tired after his attack of shingles, which means that the problem was not healed properly, first.When a disease such as tiles, is well cured, then they do not suffer adverse effects later. So first you must understand that your shingles are still there. It may not be obvious, but if not properly cured, will be just below the surface.The kidneys and sweat glands conserve potassium so well that they do not lose much. If an athlete is developing potassium deficiency, is usually caused by drugs such as diuretics or corticosteroids, or diarrhea or repeated vomiting. Some athletes try to control their weight so you throw up. This is known...more
Any American these days knows the stress of working in the office - it's the dread of Monday. Sure, it's great to have a job in this economy, but who needs the aches and pains that go with it. We always think that a prescription or an aspirin is in...more
Many (about 90,000) people in the United States claim massage therapy as their part-time or full-time job. Most are self-employed. A large percentage of these workers are of part-time and self-employed workers. Most states in the United States...more
When I wake up in the morning I look in the mirror. I see my face! Ah, what happened to me, where is my young face? Through my years it has disappeared. I need a refreshing look. My high school reunion is coming up and my skin is tight and dry. Sure,...more
In a world where all we do is stand, run, walk and lift - our feet support us all day long. While being in shoes and socks all day, we restrict circulation and air contact. One of the most thoughtful gifts I ever received was the gift of a foot rub....more
How great! I just had my first (but not last) Swedish massage. I only recently discovered what many Americans, as well as Europeans have known for a couple of centuries. Now that I have had one, I know the benefits. This is more recent a massage than...more
Any American these days knows the stress of working in the office - it's the dread of Monday. Sure, it's great to have a job in this economy, but who needs the aches and pains that go with it. We always think that a prescription or an aspirin is in...more