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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!). Ever thought of a head massage?
Maybe our energy flow is down. All our channels of energy must be clear in order to be healthy. If they are not, we may suffer headaches, aches, even baldness. An alternate therapy is a head massage!!!!!!
If you are new to massage, here's something you should know. It is not a new cure, no, this art has been practiced throughout the world for quite some time. Chinese records dating back 3,000 years document its use; the ancient Hindus, Persians and Egyptians applied forms of massage for many ailments; and even Hippocrates wrote papers recommending the use of rubbing and friction for joint and circulatory problems. If we can give body massage, why not a head massage. After all, who has a head that doesn't hurt?
In the early 1800's, massage therapy became very popular and this increased until the 1930's and 40's. As modern medicine developed, the benefits of massage therapy were discounted. It was used less and less.
In the 1996 Summer Olympics massage was deemed a core medical service, this gave it great credibility. Head massage, or champissage is practiced all over Europe and was brought to the US in the 1970's.
So many nerve endings and so much of our nervous system is in our heads. Generally a massage can help different areas of the body. Well, it's the same with the head. If you have a headache, try head massage. This type of massage (also known as Indian head massage) is offered at most salons and spas, or can even be done at home.
Usually you will be luxuriously massaged for about 30 minutes, but may be longer or shorter. Oil may or may not be used. This is up to you. If you have oil on your head, you may want to cover up your clothing with a protective apron, which your specialist will provide. Unlike other massages, there is no need to be nude. You will be in a chair with a low back.
Can it benefit me? Realize, this is something that will relax you. When you are relaxed in your mind, your body naturally relaxes and you will feel uplifted. There are many other benefits. My dad went to a masseuse to help with his tinnitus. Blood and lymph circulation improve also. When your positive energy is flowing, you'll sleep and concentrate better. Go to your local spa, try a head massage! See, you will feel better!
