Archive for July 23rd, 2010

Massage Therapy Benefits

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In most south-east Asian cultures, Thai massage is considered as a competent form of medical therapy. It came into existence more than 2,500 years ago in India by Jivaka Kumar Bhaccha. Over the years, it made its way to Thailand during the time when ayurvedic techniques were progressively being influenced by Chinese medicines.

 

A traditional Thai massage lasts from one to two hours. The massage therapists uses his or her hands, feet, elbows, and knees to stretch your body in various yoga-like postures. This is said to open your body muscles and increase flexibility of your joints. As strenuous as this technique may sound, Thai massages are relaxing, invigorating, and rejuvenating.  It opens the mind and brings about a sense of tranquillity.

 

Ideally a traditional Thai massage does not include oil. However, in recent times most Thai massage parlours have introduced the Hot Stone Massage Therapy. Flat stones made of basalt are used in this therapy due to their quality of retaining heat. They are dipped in hot water till they reach the model temperature. Oil is gently applied to your body in the form of a Swedish massage before placing the pre-heated stones on the key points of the body. The

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3 Steps To Younger Looking Skin!

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Aging is a natural process that we have little control of. But unlike your age, it is much easier to defy the signs of skin aging and ensure that your skin looks bright, healthy and radiant even when you are on the other side of the age-meter.Skin care doesn’t have to be complicated either! With some healthy skin care practices and professional skin care products and cosmetics, you can achieve a healthier and younger looking complexion in no time at all.Here are 3 basic rules to maintain the health of your skin and ensure that it stays young for a long time to come:Cleanse in the Morning as well as Night!While women don’t forget to cleanse their face in the morning, many don’t practice the same ritual at night before going to bed! This habit can not only deteriorate your skin, but also speed the aging of the skin in the long run. This is because all the dirt, excess oil and make-up particles that your skin has been subjected to through the day gets accumulated within the skin pores and clogs them. This further irritates the skin and gives rise to acne and blemishes and ruins the texture of

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