June 28, 2007

At-Home Anti-Cellulite Massage

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When you have cellulite any massage must be done very carefully in order to prevent the rupture of capillaries and irritation of vascular walls. Otherwise there will be a volume expansion of interstitial fluid in connective tissues and, so, the increase of lipedemas.

It is better to put the massage into the hands of an expert, but it is possible to attain good results - cellulite prevention or reduction of zones affected by this disease - with help of self-massage. There are some basic rules that are necessary to keep to when massaging.

Tip! Begin the full body massage at the shoulders by kneading the muscles and gently pulling them towards you.

In the course of cellulite the massage is made with light and smooth movements. Begin to massage slowly and to accelerate step by step. The massage should not be painful or cause bruises (if they will appear, it means that you have applied excessive force).

Begin the massage when muscles are absolutely weakened and well prepared for the massage. Hands should not be wet or cold. If you do not use any special means for massage, talc your hands so that they well slide on the skin.

Tip! Swedish massage, particularly effleurage and other slow stroking movements have a sedating effect, leading to activation of the parasympathetic nervous system.

The length of massage is 30-60 minutes, at least once in two weeks. You should never mass the zone of the groin, of the popliteal foss and the top internal part of hips around the pubis. The massage of the stomach must be done very carefully and with especially easy movements. It is better to put the massage of the stomach into the hands of a qualified expert.

When you have heart troubles, varicosity and illnesses of skin it is necessary to hold back from the massage and to resort to other kinds of treatment.

Tip! Because they encourage stimulation of the sympathetic nervous system, avoid fast and firm strokes, as well as percussive massage techniques.

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June 27, 2007

Massage Therapy Training

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Ancient civilizations used massage therapy as a treatment for many diseases. The therapists were practical people with very little formal training. Medicine has come a long way since then and today’s massage therapists are well-trained health professionals. They undergo a scientifically designed course of instruction covering both theory and practice.

Massage therapy is given by manipulating the soft tissues of the body by strokes, pressure, squeeze or taping. It relaxes the muscles and eases the tension, knots, spasms and cramps. Therapy improves blood circulation, stimulates lymphatic system and calms the nerves.

Most states, and some counties and cities, have their own licensing systems for the therapist. A person has to pass a board examination accredited by the federal government. The training is given by many schools, which are accredited by the massage therapy professional associations.

An average of 500 hours of instruction in the classroom, coupled with supervised hands-on practice, is necessary for the registration. A high school diploma is a minimum qualification for admission to the program.

The students are taught anatomy, physiology, pathology and kinesiology before moving on to massage. Massage history and theory, and practical techniques, are the main course requirements. Treatment principles, nutrition and ethics complete the program.

Tip! Ask for referrals! There is nothing wrong with asking your current clients if they know of others who might benefit from your massage therapy services. You might consider creating a ‘refer a friend’ discount coupon for your clients to give to friends and family.

Setting a high standard of professional ethics is of much relevance in massage therapy. The identification of massage with commercial sex in the past is very much ingrained in the public mind, so the professional associations lay a lot of emphasis on ethics.

There are over 100 different techniques of massage. From the basic general massage, like Swedish massage, sports massage and aromatherapy, the student advances to very specialized and targeted techniques.

Today’s medicine has a distinct place for relaxation techniques and stress reduction using massage therapy. The training of massage therapists is rising to the level required by the medical profession.

Tip! Because they encourage stimulation of the sympathetic nervous system, avoid fast and firm strokes, as well as percussive massage techniques.

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June 26, 2007

Reduce Hair Loss With A Thorough Head Massage

Tip! Ask for referrals! There is nothing wrong with asking your current clients if they know of others who might benefit from your massage therapy services. You might consider creating a ‘refer a friend’ discount coupon for your clients to give to friends and family.

A thorough massage is necessary to improve the blood circulation of the scalp. By massaging the scalp the hair follicles are stimulated and the texture of the hair is also enhanced. Massaging activates the nerves and a sense of calmness in the mind ensues. This therapy is useful for people who have routine stress.

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Everyday spend about 5-10 minutes massaging your hair with your fingers. Move your fingers circularly all over the head starting from the temporal parts to the occipital area. Apply the necessary pressure to the areas. Even Yoga exercises such as the headstand are recommended for proper circulation to all the parts, especially the hair follicles to stimulate growth.

There are various types of massaging techniques, which can be followed. Indonesian style is best suited for relieving mental tension and improving the quality of the hair. The massaging steps are given below in detail:

1) Stand with your feet apart and start breathing in and out

2) Bend from the waist till the level of your head falls below the waist area.

3) Bring your feet close to each other and start rubbing your scalp with your knuckles all over your head for about half a minute.

4) Slowly start bringing your body to the normal level and continue rubbing on the scalp.

Be careful that when you are massaging your scalp, do not massage roughly. The hair fibers may split causing you pain and damage to the hair. So massage gently and thoroughly.

Tip! Joining various clubs or groups is another way to promote your massage business. Every community has numerous organizations, such as a chamber of commerce, Rotary, BNI (Business Network International), that are excellent places to meet people and talk about what you do.

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