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.
Ideally I would love to do all these when required to, but I foresee that becoming very expensive. Except for working out and eating healthy I can't afford to do everything at all the times necessary. Ah!
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!!
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!
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Yep, we all need a little of these!
by EricaC123 Saturday, February 16, 2013 at 08:14AM Report as inappropriate
These seem self-explanatory, but none of these tips can be ignored. Thorough information in a great article!
by GigiSD Friday, February 15, 2013 at 11:20PM Report as inappropriate
interesting
by aishak55 Saturday, December 29, 2012 at 03:21PM Report as inappropriate
Interesting piece. Some of the "impact without treatment" portions seem a bit dramatic.
by robyne00 Saturday, December 8, 2012 at 12:45PM Report as inappropriate
Ideally I would love to do all these when required to, but I foresee that becoming very expensive. Except for working out and eating healthy I can't afford to do everything at all the times necessary. Ah!
by Lamexicana1 Saturday, November 10, 2012 at 07:34PM Report as inappropriate
I need one of those right now .
by yadijane Tuesday, September 25, 2012 at 05:42PM Report as inappropriate
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
excellent info!
by princessmarta1 Sunday, March 25, 2012 at 07:55PM Report as inappropriate