Massage is a traditional way to reduce psychological and physical stress. Various kinds of massages have been used for several years to overcome pain, anxiety, and stress. Research shows that massage therapy is an effective way to treat these conditions when used alone or combined with medicines. Here we are going to discuss deep tissue massage technique that treats musculoskeletal issues. This technique involves slow sustained pressure and deep strokes that target the inner layers of connective tissues and muscles. It minimizes muscle tension and increases blood flow that promotes fast healing. How Deep Tissue Massage is different from Swedish Massage? Deep tissue massage is good for people who have chronic muscle problems like injury or soreness. It uses more pressure to relieve tight muscles, pain, and anxiety. During deep tissue massage sessions, the therapist uses deep finger pressure and slow strokes, which help in relieving tension from muscles. The session takes 60-90 minutes. A Swedish massage is a good option for those who have never tried any type of […] Continue reading
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The lavender essential oil can be termed as one of the more versatile and popular methods used for aromatherapy. The lavender oil is distilled from the plant called Lavandula Angustifolia. This kind of aromatherapy is responsible for promoting relaxations and is believed to be useful in the treatment of fungal infections, anxiety, depression, eczema, insomnia, nausea, allergies, and menstrual cramps. It is multi-purpose oil in terms of essential oil practices. The oil also has antispasmodic, analgesic, and sedative properties similar to massage therapy. Lavender aromatherapy for the treatment of anxiety Although there aren’t many clinical trials to support this, there were positive effects of aromatherapy on many people suffering from anxiety. Several studies conducted have indicated that the lavender oil might have anti-anxiety benefits. Some studies were conducted in specific populations as well to test the anxiety-decreasing effects of lavender. There was a study published in 2005 that concentrated on two hundred people waiting for dental treatment. By breathing in the lavender aroma there was an improvement in both mood […] Continue reading
Recent researches have indicated that massage therapy is useful in building a healthy immune system. Keep in mind that a healthy immune system is significant to humans at all times. It helps in reducing pain, anxiety, depression, and stress along with improving immunity. All these things have a good effect on our physical and mental wellbeing. Massage is also known to be effective in reducing pain by improving blood flow and easing off the inflammation and it also decreases tightness in the muscles. Massage therapy for improving our capability to fight diseases Clinical research has indicated that a regular massage can naturally raise the capability of the immune system to kill certain harmful cells and decreasing the number of T-cells. It results in the improvement of the overall immune system of your body. In one of the recent studies, 20 men infected with HIV received 45-minute massages every week for a month. There was an increase in serotonin levels and also in the cells that are responsible for the initial […] Continue reading
The coronavirus pandemic situation has resulted in many of us staying home and performing lesser social interactions and exercise. It can have a detrimental effect on your mental and physical health. The main question is how to protect yourself daily against coronavirus and other such viruses. The key lies in working on the immune system. The immune system needs several nutrients to recognize the invading viruses properly and develop the system needed to fight off these viruses. Stay physically active During these times take a break from sitting by performing 3 to 4 minutes of light physical exercise such as stretching or walking. It will help in relaxing the muscles and will improve your blood circulation. Regular exercise is beneficial to the mind and body. It reduces blood pressure and stabilizes the weight thereby reducing the risk of stroke, diabetes, heart diseases, and some cancers. All these conditions are responsible for raising susceptibility to coronavirus. Maintain a healthy diet Consuming a healthy diet is significant at the time of coronavirus […] Continue reading
It’s no secret that massages can bring one a lot of benefits, but how many of you actually knew that they are also good for your mental health, in many ways? According to multiple pieces of research, you should consider massages part of your toolkit of strategies to maintain solid mental health, as the latter is considered as one of the biggest issues of the 21st century, but ignored by many people. Therefore, let’s take a few moments and discuss the positive impact massages can have on your mental well-being, shall we? It can stimulate the production of feel-good hormones, responsible for alleviating depression Depression is one of those conditions which can be not visible at all, able to make people feel like they don’t even get out of bed. However, according to several studies, there is a strong correlation between massage therapy and alleviation of many depressive symptoms. Specifically, it was proven that one of the main massage benefits is affecting body chemistry, thus increasing serotonin and dopamine, the […] Continue reading