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Four Things Other Than Food To Make You Healthier

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Having a healthy body and mind is about more than just what you eat and drink. Yes, your diet is a huge factor in your overall health, but there are some things you may want to combine with that healthy diet and eight glasses of water every day. Why not do more than just eat healthy if it means living a better and longer life?

Fitness And Yoga

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For many people fitness is is simple as a daily, walk, jog or run. For others it is all about a gym membership and all of the fitness machines you can stand. Whether you want to get fit at home alone or in a gym is up to you, as long as you get up and move. [Read more…]

Learning Massage Techniques from a Thai School

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A lot of people enjoy a good body massage after a day’s hard work or a week of busy schedule. For them, a few hours of body pampering is beneficial to recharge their bodies and regain their energy. At the same time, they grab the opportunity to relax while the masseuse takes the stress off their bodies.

The Thai massage or Nuat Thai technique is, without a doubt, one of the most popular worldwide today. This is a unique form owing to the body stretching involved and the absence of oil commonly used in other types. Also, this full body massage starts from the feet moving up focusing on the energy lines of the body. Its main goal is to improve blood circulation and stimulate the lymph system.

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A typical massage session in Thailand can last for an hour or an hour and a half depending on whether it’s a full body one or focused only on certain parts such as the head and face or feet. It is performed by professionals who have undergone proper training at a Thai school in the country. [Read more…]

Cupping Therapy and What You Can Gain From It

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Women who want to get rid of the stress in their bodies often turn to massage therapy. Getting a massage brings a different kind of relief to many women. It not only relieves the aches and pains they have in their body but it also recharges their psychological being.

But with the various kinds of massage and body therapies available today, it can get confusing as to which one would suit a person best. And as if what you already know of is not enough, there’s still a new kind of therapy that you might want to try. It is known as cupping and in fact, several Hollywood celebrities such as Jennifer Aniston and Gwyneth Paltrow are known to have done this kind of body therapy.

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An obvious sign to know that a person has had some cupping therapy is the presence of circular red spots on the back or neck that look like hickeys. They’re actually cupping marks. [Read more…]

5 Most Expensive Spa Treatments

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Does a massage or facial remove your stress? Are you fond of going to the spa and getting body pampering? If you are, then maybe a spa holiday will be ideal for you when you get the chance.

It’s definitely okay to splurge once in a blue moon particularly if it’s your overall health and wellness that will benefit from this unique kind of a holiday. Research shows that some 144 million people booked a spa visit in 2006, up by 10 percent from the 2005 figures.

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Here, we share some of the most expensive spa treatments you can take advantage of. They’ve been raved about because of the effectiveness of their services.
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The Benefits of Massage

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massage-custom.jpgAmong alternative (i.e., non-medicinal) means of staying healthy, massage is my favorite. That’s because it’s not only very healthy in physical terms, but it can also be very helpful psychologically. Aside from helping your body relax, the therapeutic benefits of massage includes relief from the stresses of everyday life.

There are quite a number of massage techniques, and these vary depending on the origin. But the benefits are usually the same, no matter what technique is applied. Here are a few physical and mental/emotional benefits, to note.

  • Improved circulation. Massage usually involves manipulation of the muscles and joints. This helps the blood to flow more freely through the body. Massage also aids in the flow of lymphatic fluids since these require muscular movements to flow through the body.
  • Stress relief. This is one of the most important benefits of massage. Physical manipulation of muscles can be very pleasing and relaxing. This can lead to an overall feeling of relaxation and release from the physical stresses of everyday living.
  • Pain reduction. Some types of massage focus on reducing pain from injury or athletic activities. Some techniques are also designed to reduce pain from surgery, accidents, or other medical conditions.
  • Alertness. After massage, one usually feels more alert and energetic. This is especially appreciated by professionals who take quick massage sessions during their workday.

There are countless benefits to touch therapy. We’ll try to cover some particular techniques here on the Health Blog, along with a discussion of their origins and applications.