Health and Beauty Treatments That Might Save Your Life
OK, so maybe not immediately, but develop these health and beauty habits and they will add years to your life
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Life saving health and beauty treatment: massage
Who doesn't love a good rubdown filled with lavender oils and ambient, take-me-away music? But the benefits of massage are as broad as they are powerful in results, says Bratschi. "Regular massages not only help alleviate the body from holding that pent up tension, but can actually help the immune system, which is vital to our overall health. Lymphatic drainage helps to regulate the immune system by removing metabolic wastes and toxins through the lymph nodes situated around the body. Also, the targeted use of essential oils have been the go-to for several thousand years to help a plethora of body conditions whether it be detoxing your system or repairing injured muscles," she says.
How often should you get one?
According to Bratschi, everyone can benefit from occasional massages: "Some people who really hold tension in their body or have stressful lives should really think about having a massage once a week. People often forget to look after themselves and even having a massage once a month can help us to function in our everyday lives." Plus it "gives us something to look forward to that is just time for ourselves, which when done properly can improve our physical and mental state," she says.
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I believe that for the busy person who really does not take care of their skin this is a very good article. We know that they will not heed to all the suggestions, but, if they take one or 2 points away it will be to their benefit. Face it, if they are busy, they are probably not going to read the entire article anyway!!
by sexysaydie Sunday, April 29, 2012 at 06:47AM Report as inappropriate
I have never had a massage, I'd like to try it
by LittleBunny Tuesday, April 17, 2012 at 09:52AM Report as inappropriate
Wow! Good luck convincing my husband to let me get a massage once a week! I would love to, but I usually only get one every several years. I work a very stressful job, so perhaps it may be worth looking into!
by CCochran Thursday, April 5, 2012 at 07:20AM Report as inappropriate
My husband had to help his mom with physical therapy years ago and learned how to massage (I know I'm very lucky) so I get one at least twice a month. I do need to see a dermatologist though. I have never been to one and I am 37 so I think I'll get right on it!
by powerwoman033 Thursday, March 22, 2012 at 11:32PM Report as inappropriate
love having another excuse to get a massage!
by sportimonki13 Wednesday, March 21, 2012 at 12:48AM Report as inappropriate
Totally true, I just start to have massages this year and I must say that it really helps me a lot to fight stress and to remove those stubborn stress nodes.
by geli_an Sunday, March 11, 2012 at 06:35PM Report as inappropriate
i guess maybe they are worth it
by Benahir Saturday, March 10, 2012 at 09:31PM Report as inappropriate
agree that we should get ourselves being pamper.... because we worth it... :D
by shadsha Thursday, February 16, 2012 at 09:52PM Report as inappropriate
At lot of these are really pricey, but I love to give myself facials at home. So easy to do and so much less expensive.
by TheLacqueredLady Thursday, February 16, 2012 at 08:58PM Report as inappropriate
