Isn't technology great. Do you type? Do you do research. Has your child said why, and you've gone straight online to research. Have you been invited by an electronic invite, or maybe that's how you check up on play dates with your child's playmates? I certainly have. The computer contains our master schedule, our reminders, even if we forget what's going on, all I do is go online and search emails. I check my medical records, renew prescriptions,...more
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! Its 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.This will be done by a professional and is very...more
I have once have had a massage. Have you? If not, have you ever contemplated it? If you have not had a massage, heres something you should know. They are many benefits that come with it. Do you think massage is some new fad? Not true. Massage is by no means anything new. It dates back to ancient cultures. Records of different massages go back through the ages in all parts of the world to many ancient civilizations.Massage is the manipulation of superficial layers of muscle and connective tissue, to enhance function and promote relaxation and well-being. Massage became popular in the US in the 1800s and grew in popularity until the 1930s and 40s. With the development of modern medicine, it was discounted as lesser than. It made a re-appearance in the 1960s and 1970s when nurses began to use it to alleviate pain in patients. In the 1996 Summer Olympics in Atlanta massage was deemed a core medical service and its popularity rose again.When studying different languages, one can't deny how exciting it is to discover that many cultures have the same word and customs of massage. The word comes from the Latin word friction", as well as from the French word meaning friction or kneading",...more
Are you stressed? Do you dread returning to work having had a nice relaxing weekend? Even though you are happy to have a job, it can be awfully stressful in the workplace. You wish for some sort of relief from all of this (short of a two-week vacation to Hawaii!). All that built up negative energy caused by energy channel blockage....more
Is it time for a break? Do your bones hurt, your muscles throb? Its probably not just you, someone you love probably feels the same. You both could use a massage. The latest and greatest thing is couples massage! Ever thought about it? There are many different spas and clinics that offer this.Not only is a couples massage aimed toward...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 some of the more ancient ones. The technique was developed in Stockholm, Sweden, just a few centuries ago. It relieves tension by rubbing muscles in the direction of the blood flow. This is in order to increase the amount of oxygen in the blood.Massage is the manipulation of superficial layers of muscle and connective tissue. This is done to enhance function and promote relaxation and well-being. If you are looking to modern medicine to cure your issues, maybe you are looking in the wrong place. The art of massage dates way back, back to over 3000 years. It has been documented by the ancient Hindus, Persians and Egyptians. They all applied forms of massage for many ailments. Hippocrates even wrote papers recommending the use of rubbing and friction for joint and circulatory problems. Are you interested in finding how this art of massage is practiced? Many, many, many methods, over 250 to be precise, are used.As more...more
Don't you hate the feeling of sore joints? Maybe your back hurts, maybe your muscles ache. Is there someone special in your life who feels the same way? . You probably haven't thought of massage. Couple's massage to be more specific. Many spas...more
You're feeling it, the dread of returning to the office after a nice long weekend. Back to the stress of the workplace, the boss, the co-workers. Surely there's some sort of relief from all of this (short of a two-week vacation to Bermuda!) These...more
Have you ever had a massage? Isn't it great? A wide variety of seasonings, oils, mixes, rocks, tables, mats, clothed or not etc, many different body parts! A massage is applied by using the masseuses hands, fingers, elbows, knees, forearms or feet....more
Do I need a foot massage? That depends, do you like having good balance, comfortable feet, strong back, lack of tension? I sure do. The great thing to do at the end of the day is kick off our shoes, free our poor feet! All that running, walking,...more
Back problems, especially lower back soreness is a very frequent problem, and in fact, one of the reasons that doctors have a look at people. Lower back soreness can easily make it quite challenging to be able to carry out your everyday...more
Are you stressed? Do you dread returning to work having had a nice relaxing weekend? Even though you are happy to have a job, it can be awfully stressful in the workplace. You wish for some sort of relief from all of this (short of a two-week...more