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If you are looking for body relaxation, the first thing you should aim is to massage. Receiving massage is one of the most enjoyable things in the world, at a time to relax your mind also relaxes your body, and after a good massage you will feel like new. The scalp massages are special to it.

This is one of the most refreshing massage that exist (to my taste with foot massage), and according to ayurveda this is one of the most desirable types of massage if you want to stay calm and healthy. It is also a good option for treating your hair.

For the massage to achieve the greatest degree of effectiveness we recommend using a suitable essential oil. Coconut oil is ideal for head massage, and one or two drops of essential oil are sufficient to achieve good results.

When you apply the massage itself, the technique has a lot. It is important to make a circular motion. Put on drops of coconut oil on your fingers and move your fingers in circles around the skull. Do not forget the neck and back should also be made by the fingers. Read the rest of this entry »

A few weeks ago we played in OtraMedicina the subject of massage in relation to cancer. This therapy is experiencing an increase in their application in many U.S. medical centers to treat people with cancer. Evidence documenting continues to massage as an effective treatment against the effects of cancer.

The University of Colorado has implemented a program of massage therapy for cancer patients, who suffered significant levels of mood deterioration and severe pain that the disease became unbearable.

After having gone through the phase of massage treatment applied by the professionals involved in the study, 380 patients who participated in the experiment said they had noticed a considerable improvement in their mood and a significant reduction in pain.

For cancer patients this can mean much. Consider that nearly one third of patients report suffering severe pain, and between 15% to 25% report feeling depressed and angry. Read the rest of this entry »