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Lose weight. Reduce stress. Lower your cholesterol level. Improve your circulation. Live longer. Stay younger. Sounds like an ad for a new wonder drug right? In fact it’s a partial list of the benefits of humanity’s oldest and most pleasurable pastime – sex.

Most of us are aware of the feel-good benefits of sex while we’re engaged in it, but do you also know that there are benefits which carry on after the sweaty bodies have dried and the sweet talk has reverted to sports? For instance:

Maintaining Ideal Body Weight

There are 3500 calories in a pound of fat. For every 3500 calories you burn (that you do not replace with food!) you will lose one pound of fat. Sexual intercourse burns approximately 150 calories per half hour. Here’s how that stacks up against some other activities that may be part of your fitness regime: yoga 114 calories per half hour, dancing – rock 129, walking – 3mph 153, weight training 153, canoeing – 2mph 153, volleyball 174.

According to one survey reported by the Ottawa Citizen, Canadians on average have sex 7.33 times per month, lasting approximately 24.4 minutes. That means that “Joe Canada” is burning off more than 10 thousand calories a year, or about 3 pounds, in a not particularly active sex life. Those who are more sexually active, into Tantra for instance where lovemaking lasts 4 hours, would burn up 600 calories a session. At once a week that’s 31,200 calories or 9 pounds per year. Considering that people put weight on gradually, slowly gaining 5-10 pounds per year until they are overweight, it’s not unrealistic to assume that regular sexual activity is one way to help maintain a healthy body weight.

Increased Blood Flow

Sex helps increase the blood flow to your brain and to all other organs of your body. Increased heart rate and deep breathing accounts for the improvement in circulation. As fresh blood supply arrives, your cells, organs and muscles are saturated with fresh oxygen and hormones, and as the used blood is removed, you also remove waste products that cause fatigue and even illness.

Lower Cholesterol

Lowering your cholesterol is another of the “sex as exercise” benefits. Sex helps lower the overall cholesterol level. Perhaps more importantly it tips the HDL/LDL (good/bad) cholesterol balance towards the healthier HDL side.

Stress Reduction, Relaxation and Improved Sleep

People having frequent sex often report that they handle stress better, so the normal stresses of living do not become distress. The profound relaxation that typically follows lovemaking, with orgasm for women and ejaculation and/or orgasm for men, may be one of the few times people actually allow themselves to completely let go, surrender and relax. Many indicate that they sleep more deeply and restfully after satisfying lovemaking. In the relaxing afterglow you may be able to let go of distracting thoughts. Being able to stop thinking has helped many to overcome insomnia.

Sex as Pain Reliever

Through the touch magic of sex the hormone oxytocin is secreted in your body which in turn causes the release of endorphins. Because of these natural opiates sex acts as a powerful analgesic, elevating the pain threshold and helping to relieve the aches of conditions like arthritis, whiplash and headaches. Now there’s a novel approach, sex as a remedy for headache rather than an excuse for abstaining!

With arousal and orgasm oxytocin levels rise. They spike 3 to 5 times higher than usual just before orgasm. In fact it is oxytocin that triggers the orgasm. Measurements performed at the Masters and Johnson laboratories have shown that the uterine contractions brought about by orgasm (triggered by oxytocin) are just as powerful as those of child labor. Women can use this extraordinary orgasmic contraction and relaxation of the uterine muscle to relieve cramps during PMS and menstruation.

Live Longer, Stay Younger

A British study of 1,000 men found those who had at least two orgasms a week had half the death rate of their countrymen who indulge less than once a month.

The hormone DHEA promotes sexual excitement and increases in response to it. Dr Theresa Crenshaw author of The Alchemy of Love and Lust says DHEA may be the most powerful chemical in our personal world. It helps balance the immune system, improves cognition, promotes bone growth, and maintains and repairs tissues, keeping your skin healthy and supple. It may also contribute to cardiovascular health and even function as antidepressant.

Prostate and Genital Health

Some doctors believe that more than 75% of men over 50 have a somewhat enlarged prostate, and that virtually all men will suffer from prostate enlargement if they live long enough. This condition, called benign prostate hypertrophy (BPH), is normal and usually not dangerous. Unfortunately, some of these men develop prostate cancer, one of the leading causes of death in older men. Regular sexual intercourse with frequent ejaculations will help to keep the prostate healthy.

For those men who practice delaying ejaculation, for example in the practice of Tantra Sacred Sex, performing Kegel exercises (in which you contract the muscles around your genitals), will tone these muscles, just as exercising other muscles tones other areas of your body. More importantly, these exercises will help keep the prostate healthy, by moving the sexual energy up out of the prostate and circulating it throughout your body. The technique is very simple and you can perform hundreds of contractions per day for top sexual/physical fitness for both men and women. Imagine you are urinating, but want to stop the flow of urine, that’s all there is to it.

Contracting your muscles in this way is one of the healthiest exercises you could add to your exercise regime. When 178 Belgian men with minor erection problems participated in a 4-month daily rehabilitation program which primarily focused on Kegel exercises, 74 percent showed improvement and 43 percent were cured. For women, Kegels strengthen the entire urogenital tract, aiding greatly in childbirth and preventing the onset of incontinence in later life. They also sensitize the genital tissues, helping women to become orgasmic and/or increase the intensity of their orgasms

Boost Testosterone and Estrogen

Regular sexual activity boosts testosterone and estrogen levels in both men and women. Besides boosting your libido testosterone fortifies bones and muscles. Some physicians suggest that testosterone keeps hearts healthy and good cholesterol high. Testosterone is what makes the sex drive in men and women more aggressive. It makes you want to have sex, pursue sex, initiate sex and perhaps dominate the lovemaking. Testosterone seems to motivate both men and women to strongly desire specific genital sex and release by orgasm. Because men have so much testosterone, they seem obsessed with genitals, intercourse and ejaculation, but appear to care less for romance and foreplay-touching, hugging, cuddling, eye gazing, etc.

Sex increases women’s estrogen levels keeping vaginal tissues more supple and also protecting against heart disease. It is estrogen that makes a woman sexually receptive and responsive to a man’s approach. It is estrogen that makes her want to be touched and feel romantic, it is testosterone that makes her want to be penetrated. Estrogen makes a woman soft-breasts develop in response to estrogen. Estrogen is a powerful influence on how a woman smells. It influences the degree to which she projects softness, openness, and interest in sexual touching.

Men’s bodies also produce estrogen. In fact testosterone can be converted into estrogen in the man’s body. Some estrogen helps a man to develop the softer, more nurturing feminine sides of their personalities. As men age, the testosterone/estrogen balance begins to shift, with testosterone decreasing and estrogen increasing, and this is one reason why so many men seem to mellow out as they get older.

The Healing Power of Intimacy

Sex is good for you, but sex with love is even better. According to Dr. Dean Ornish author of ‘Love and Survival: the Scientific Basis for the Healing Power of Intimacy’, “an open heart can lead to the most joyful and ecstatic sex”. His researches into intimacy and its effects on health have shown that “anything that promotes feelings of love and intimacy is healing”. If you have someone who really cares for you and for whom you care in return, someone you are intimately connected with in all ways – emotional, physical and more — then you may be three to five times less likely at risk of premature death and disease from all causes.

Part of this has to do with the positive effects of touch, what Dr. Crenshaw refers to as Vitamin T. The chemical composition of your body is changed by touch. Caressing, hugging, stroking, cuddling send a chain reaction of chemicals to signal your brain that this is pleasurable, nurturing, good.

There is strong scientific evidence demonstrating the importance of touch to good health. In the 1930s, Dr. Rene Spitz, attending physician at a number of nurseries, noticed that the illness and mortality rates were quite a bit higher in some of the nurseries. His observations and experiments led to the finding that the children who were becoming ill and dying had nothing to do with hygiene or nutrition, but rather had to do with the amount of touching the infants received from the attending staff. He confirmed his findings by hiring “grandmothers” to come into the nurseries to hold, fondle, and cuddle the children. The illness and mortality rates declined rapidly.

Researchers at Miami’s Touch Research Institute (TRI) found that premature infants who received three massages a day over 10 days gained 47 percent more weight than preemies who weren’t massaged. David Sebringsil, who writes regularly for The Society For Human Sexuality (one of the best online sources of excellent, sex-positive information), recommends Erotic Massage become a part of or alternative to regular lovemaking. It is one of the best ways to help someone achieve extended, multiple, or “whole body” orgasmic states. Through erotic massage partners learn to give and receive loving touch and extraordinary pleasure. It makes you healthier and happier.

Healthy blood, healthy bones, healthy heart, healthy body and a peaceful mind – all thanks to the healing powers of sex. Next time you’re in the mood let her know you’ve got the doctor on your side!

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For first-timers or regulars, a massage offered through a local day spa or resort has far-reaching effects. You can make the most of those positive effects with some prior preparation and know-how:

For the first-time spa visitor, go to your appointment with an open mind. It’s important that you trust in the professionalism of the therapist. Also avoid any heavy meals just before a massage session. Arrive at the spa on time to avoid rushing, which will rob you of the enjoyment and relaxation of the experience. If your spa offers sauna, steam bath or hot tub services, arrive early to take advantage of these. They warm the muscles and make it easier for your therapist to achieve the desired results.

Be prepared that most massages do take place in the nude and clients are fully draped at all times. While you can choose to wear loose clothing, most massages also include the use of mineral essential oils by the therapist that hydrate and smooth skin. You might opt to wear your underwear instead. In North America, a licensed massage therapist must keep clients properly covered by a sheet or towel throughout the session.

Prior to the massage session, do communicate to your therapist any concerns you may have. Don’t hesitate to discuss any apprehensions you may have. Also, first-time visitors should fill out the health form completely, making sure to note any medical issues as well as any present and past injuries.

During the massage, feel free to provide your therapist with feedback on the experience. If the experience is painful at any time, report that to the therapist immediately. Clients should also feel free to express any discomfort caused by lighting, music or temperature. Providing feedback on the amount of pressure and speed of movement helps guide the therapist during the massage.

Breathing deeply will provide greater relaxation during your massage. It’s not unusual to stop breathing because of anxiousness or when a sensitive area is massaged, but try to remind yourself to breathe and relax.

It may also be tempting to tighten up the muscles during the massage. However, this is completely counterproductive to the treatment. If you find this happening, communicate with your therapist who can adjust the technique and assist you in relaxing. Or try following the hands of the massage therapist and focus on how the touch feels.

When the massage is complete, you will have a few extra minutes to get off the table and exit the room. Take your time getting up, especially if you feel dizzy or lightheaded. Make sure to drink extra water after a massage, which helps the body flush out impurities. Take some time relaxing in the spa lounge afterward which helps your body absorb the results of the massage. It’s a good idea to allow yourself some “re-entry” time.

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ety though oil massages and medicinal products, which has been establish well by scholars in the past dating back to 1000 B.C.

Oil products come from nature mostly in plant seeds, roots, bark, flowers and leaves. Elemental in nature they are called essential oils. Different characteristics of plants give distinct smell, flavor and effect for application. To name a few are safflower for blood purifier (easily turns sour), almond oil to minimize swelling and olive oil loosen stiff muscles. Other properties of oil are antifungal or antibacterial. Yet on the lighter side they are also used for aroma therapy, which heals the well being and emotional state.

Smooth, soft, younger looking and moisturized skin is very woman’s desire. Castor oil can leave your skin scar free. Vitamins A and E are extracted from avocado and can be used by all types of skin for nourishment. For those stubborn pimples jojoba oil is the best bet. It combats oily secretion of skin pores to a least possible degree.

As a recreational substance oils are used for sensual massages. The greasy trait in it allows the masseuse’s slithering hands to effortlessly penetrate the body’s pressure points . Though this may be good for the masseuse it is frowned upon by the person on the massage table. That’s why there are light oils that don’t leave heavy grease on the body.

Aroma therapy was mentioned earlier. The combination of aroma stimulant and soothing rubdown can send the senses wild. Two of which are oil based. Spas are banking on the mood like deem lights, music and enticing atmosphere to bring tranquility to their customers. They are never with out oil based products to elicit a serene indulgence.

Additives boost oil to exploit its effectiveness. Aloe Vera when added to oil restores irritated and bunt skin. For blood flow can be improved with adding cayenne to oil. Extracts form grape seeds acts as antibacterial to kill viruses dodging infections away from the body. But never use or put on oil where there is an open wound involve. This may do more harm than good.

As a responsible consumer, always check the labels for information on the oil based products you’re about to buy. Knowing the substance can help you avoid allergic reactions that can put your health at risk. Be reminded of application instructions and cautionary directions on the labels.

Storage information is also a key player to extend the life of oil based products. Spoilage rate increases with high oxidation rate. Drops of Vitamin E can preserve your massage oil month after month. Usually, it stay longer if they were not subjected in too much high temperature while being processed. So it is well advice to watch out for words like cold-pressed or expeller-pressed. Refrigerate your oil products avoid premature or rapid decay.

Looking after your health is the most important aspect of living. Make sure to double check your allergens by consulting your doctor first before using any products.

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Body massagers are excellent tools for penetrating the deep tissues of the body and providing relaxation. The key to a healthy body and mind is making sure that toxins and stress are released from the body.

We all know that our bodies are overworked on a daily basis. Day after day, we combat ourselves with dealing with lives pressures. It could be that bombardment at work, the deadline that seems like its only minutes away, or the boss breathing heavily down your back. At home, the kids could be crying, the house needing a clean, as well as cooking and doing the washing. Poor eating and lack of concentration can cause toxins to build up in your body in no time. These toxins represent themselves in colds, slow healing, or lack of energy.

The wonders of body massage can do more than you think. As a body massage is given, circulation into the deep tissue is increased. The extra blood flow provides a river of oxygen that is essential to help clean and heal damaged cells. As we age, our cells pack together more tightly. Muscles can have a hard time transporting vital lubricants to tendons and joints. If they are not loosened periodically, age related conditions like arthritis can easily attack.

There are hundreds of medications on the market. After reading two or three side effects, it’s often wondered if it is worth the hassle. As a holistic approach, body massage has proven itself.

Body massage can be achieved through the hands or mechanical devises. Of course, anyone would love to spend the afternoon in the hands of a masseuse; however it can be a costly visit. Mechanical devices are far less expensive and can be used at anytime and in the comforts of your own home.

Combined with reflexology, body massage is the ultimate treatment for many symptoms. Reflexology is the art of applying pressure to various zones of the feet to release tensions in different parts of the body.

People develop stress in different areas of the body. Foot massage is beneficial to people with vein disease or in diabetics who suffer from decreased peripheral blood flow.

Neck or back stress can cause problems in lifting and concentration. Massage cushions or hand held body massagers can help to release those tensions through pulsing vibrations or from movable parts that provide a powerful touch in the right places. . Lumbar cushions can help provide specialized heat penetration to the softer muscles of the lower back or shoulders.

Therapeutic body massage can benefit many functions of the body. Increased muscle tone, better skin elasticity, improved circulation, ease with digestion, and lower blood pressure can all be achieved through body massage.

Combined with reflexology, body massage is the ultimate treatment for many symptoms. Reflexology is the art of applying pressure to various zones of the feet to release tensions in different parts of the body.

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People who have been married for many years often find their sexual lives becoming stale and predictable. The business of life, children and careers can interfere with maintaining a close bond and the deep understanding and intimacy we all long to share with another person can slip through our fingers. We may have started our relationship feeling like soul mates but as time passes we can easily lose touch with one another.

Erotic massage is the perfect tool to bring a long term, committed relationship back to life. It can be extremely beneficial to each person individually as well as restore the foundation of your connection to each other.  Erotic massage invites emotional and spiritual energy into a relationship in a way that common sexual encounters can not.

Many relationships are damaged over the years by harsh encounters and differences of opinion. It is hard to be together for any length of time without saying things you regret or having your feelings hurt. Erotic massage can heal these emotional hurts by bringing positive spiritual energy to your body, mind and soul and allowing the negative energy to escape through the use of touch. Indeed an erotic massage can often bring the receiver to tears, but they are the tears that release the negative energy and make room for the positive energy that can replace it.

As we age together as a couple we often encounter physical difficulties that can interfere with intimacy. We are less agile or have sustained an injury. Our joints may hurt and we may be less than healthy from years of stress and poor heath care. Massage can greatly improve the physical well being of an individual. The power of the touch of a loved one can work out years of neglect and ease the discomfort of physical pain. This will pave the way for more enjoyable erotic interaction.

Anger, hurt and physical pain can all stand in the path of spiritual fulfillment. Using massage to remove the debris of life will open you up to a heightened spiritual awareness. As the immediate discomforts of day to day living fall away you will be reinvigorated and able to take hold more firmly of life, love and happiness. Spirituality and wholeness can than move into the place where once you were consumed with earthly cares and regrets.

Use the ancient tool of erotic massage to relax together in moments of intimacy. Full body massage shared by committed couples can help erase years of stress that may have shut down or stalled even the healthiest of relationships. The power of touch is both therapeutic and healing. Use it to find your way back to one another.

The first thing you must do is put aside all expectations developed from your previous years of sexual encounters. Make a decision to begin anew using a new method of connection. Agree to take the time and effort to learn erotic massage techniques gleaned from centuries of use and practice. They will provide the vehicle to finding your way back to true intimacy.

The foundation of erotic massage is relaxation and openness. Begin any couple massage by creating a quiet, comfortable space for uninterrupted enjoyment. Soft music, candles and massage oil are all useful tools to bring to the experience. Take the time to prepare. Talk about the how, what and where, of the massage a day or so before so that you can begin to anticipate and prepare.

When the time comes leave several hours open and preferably let the experience spill over in a night wrapped in each other’s arms.

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Oriental Massage started life as massage techniques that were developed in the Far East and India as ancient healing rituals where the massage was said to maintain, restore and promote good health and well being by working with the body’s energetic system.

One of the most popular oriental massages that are available in most health spas today is the Thai Massage. This was originally created by Buddhist Monks over 2,000 years ago who were based in Thailand and has been developed by Asian masseuses since into the form it takes today. Thai massage is designed to relieve joint and muscle tension, increase flexibility and balance the body’s energy system using Meridian pressure points along with ancient breathing control methods and guided stretching techniques. Thai massage has often been described as a lazy form of yoga as the massage therapist stretches and instigates the body into positions whilst you control your breathing. This massage is said to strengthen the body’s nervous system and is both energizing and relaxing for the body.

Another famous oriental massage is the Shiatsu massage which was originally developed in Japan and is quite similar to the Chinese art of acupuncture although pressure is applied with the fingers instead of needles used in acupuncture. The word Shiatsu is made up of two Japanese words merged together, the word ‘shi’ translates as finger and the word ‘atsu’ as pressure. This form of oriental massage’s aim is to promote physical well being and the balance of energy by using fingers, thumbs, palms and hands to apply pressure in the body’s key points.

The Indonesian-Javanese massage system is another lesser known Asian massage where all parts of the therapist’s hand including the knuckles are used to massage and knead the body’s muscles with the help of massage oils. It is known as one of the more painful Asian massages but is also one of the most beneficial in the long term. The massage is effective on the body’s nerves and muscles and relieves back pain and muscle tension along with speeding up fracture repair.

A more modern popular form of oriental massage is the Soapy Massage which originated in massage parlours in Thailand. This form of massage usually involves body to body massage techniques combined with soapy water and suds and usually includes the massage of the genital areas. This massage is not known to have many physical benefits other than forms of sex therapy but in most cases is experienced for entertainment purposes alone.

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When receiving or giving a massage it is always important to look into the type of massage oil that will be used. There are so many different choices out there to choose from when it comes to massage oils. There are of course the traditional oils that are designed solely for the purpose of a therapeutic massage and then there are the many more out there. There are the oils that are designed solely with sensual purposes in order to peak and enhance excitement between partners; then there are the scented oils which are made with idea of pleasing the person who is receiving the massage through their sense of smell. You have the thermal massage oils which will heat up upon contact with the skin to aid in the therapy of the massage. There are so many varieties and styles of oils out there it almost seems as if there is one for almost every need or desire out there.

Massage oils come in all scents, colors, names, uses and prices. Depending on where you are shopping for the massage oils that you desire will help in determining what kind are available as well as what the price and purpose of the oils are. If looking online at drugstore type websites then you will predominantly find oils that are designed with the sole purpose of therapy and relaxation in mind. Many of these oils will not be very expensive, but it depends on the ingredients and the presumed purpose of the oils that is the primary determining factor in the price of the oil. If you are looking for something that is more in the end of heating and in the arena of sensuality then you will be paying more for that product in order to receive the increased number of benefits that the product provides. One must also remember that not all products are created equally. You will in essence get what you pay for in most cases with these products. Many of these items made with a variety of different ingredients in order to get you the right balance and the desired effect of the oil that you are looking to use. However in most cases the more rare the ingredients in the massage oil then the more expensive the oil will be.

There are many factors that go into determining which oil will work best for you. Remember price is not always the determining factor when it comes to finding the oil for your massage. You must take into account the desired effects of the massage oil when choosing one. If you are just looking for a simple oil to give you a much needed tension breaking massage then you have a wide range of choices to pick from. It is when you get into looking for specialized products with specific intentions in mind that you come into the more narrow selections in oils. You can find what you want if you look for it and are willing to pay for the product that you want.

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Massage has long been part of the treatment process to relieve different ailments and discomforts in one’s body. Over the recent years, a massage is no longer a luxury but a necessity. More and more people are now realizing the benefits of massage therapy, not only in Clearwater, Fl, but in other places as well.

There are many types of massage therapy available in Clearwater, FL. Each of these massage therapy procedures available in Clearwater, Fl has its health and physiological benefits.

Health benefits of a massage therapy in Clearwater, FL
Any type of body massage has benefits that can either enhance or improve one’s health. A massage or spa treatment has long been known to relieve muscle tension and reduce the effects of stress. However, there are also health benefits in undergoing a form of body massage.

One of the main health benefits of a massage or a relaxing spa treatment is that it helps fight infection. By treating oneself to a body massage, there is an increase in the activity of one’s white blood cells that target and ultimately destroy infectious agents in our body. If one regularly has a massage spa treatment, then the effects will shift from stimulating the immune system to strengthening it. In this regard, a regular patient of massage therapy in Clearwater, FL can feel more robust and energetic.

A Swedish massage, which is a style of massage, facilitates the increase of the level of oxygen in the blood, helping it to circulate better. This style of massage performed by licensed massage therapists can also decrease the muscle toxins in one’s body. One of the main health benefits of having a Swedish massage is to increase the oxygen flow in the blood and release toxins in one’s body.

Deep tissue massage, on the other hand, is used to target knots and release chronic muscle tensions. The deep tissue massage is great in reducing inflammation and it also helps eliminate scar tissue. Licensed massage therapists focus on the deep layers of muscle tissue, tendons and the protective layer surrounding one’s muscles, joints and bones.

Another type of massage that generates a lot of health benefits particularly with athletes or highly active individuals is the sports massage. With this type of massage, different techniques are combined by massage therapists from different cities in Florida including Safety Harbor, FL and Miami, FL.

A sports massage is often done before, during and after
an athletic event since it helps loosen the muscles and increase flexibility. Whether performed on an athlete from Trinity, FL or Orlando, the sports massage helps drain away fatigue, relieve swelling and reduce muscle tension.

Physiological benefits of a massage

Having a massage, whether it is a deep tissue massage or a relaxing spa treatment, has many physiological benefits as well. Receiving regular massages, like a Swedish massage, increases the production of endorphins. A patient in Oldsmar, FL or Clearwater will both feel the same effects from having regular massage treatments.
Many of the different massages, like sports massage, reduce pro-inflammatory cytokines that facilitates the reduction of pain and inflammation in one’s body. Aside from these physiological benefits, a massage therapy in Clearwater, FL also improves the Natural Killer Cell Function which relates to the performance of white blood cells. Improvement in white blood cells also results in an increase in the resistance to infection by one’s immune system.

A massage is a great stress-relieving and therapeutic treatment that provides many benefits. With all these health and physiological benefits of having a regular massage or spa treatment it is no wonder that more people are now making body massage part of their routine.

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Mayan massage is the ancient art of abdominal massage. It has been practiced by the Mayan Indians for many centuries. Dr. Rosita Arvigo studied with a Mayan Shaman (Indian doctor) Don Elijio Panti, for 10 years and has developed the Arvigo techniques of Maya massage.

This type of massage is part of a holistic approach to health care. It is meant to help displaced organs like the womb to get them realigned. It also helps to relax muscles to improve blood and lymph flow. Mayan massage will also include other naturalistic forms of health care like: herbology, nutrition, emotional and spiritual healing.

Uses for Mayan massage: This style of massage is used for correction of the uterus when it has become tilted, fallen or prolapsed, in women. In men it is used to help prevent and treat benign enlargement of the prostate gland. Digestive orders are helped by this massage technique.

When you have a tilted or displaced pelvis, your circulation can be restricted. Nerve function can be affected as well. This can cause problems to various parts of the body. When the uterus is put back in place, your overall health will improve. The body is also able to rid itself of toxins and with resumption of normal circulation, then the body is able to supply nutrients to the rest of the body.

Men can benefit from Mayan massage as well. It helps to improve circulation, which in turn, allows a better blood supply to the prostate gland, massaging the abdomen will help to prevent inflammation and swelling in this area. This massage can also help varicose veins, some impotency and premature ejaculation.

In general this massage technique will help with many problems. It is in fact a deep complete massage of the abdominal muscles and diaphragm. The Mayan massage will loosen up tight stomach muscles and help with many digestive problems, such as heartburn and constipation.

Another important benefit is that Mayan massage, like many other massage techniques, will help you to relieve tension and stress. When you do this and relax your mind and body, you will greatly improve your health and well being, both mentally and physically. This is because stress is the leading cause of many of the body’s ailments and when you relieve tension, you will help your body to function better and to a certain extent, heal itself.

So try this soothing massage today, and you will find that your overall health will improve. Plus it will help you in pregnancy and childbirth, by helping your uterus to be aligned properly and your circulation working better.

You should also bear in mind the fact that Mayan massage is not beneficial in some cases, and that you should consult your doctor before taking these massage treatments.

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The techniques used in what is known as “Swedish” massage came from gymnastic theory initially developed by Swedish Doctor and Professor Pehr Henrik Ling in the 1800’s.
Ling learned acupressure techniques from a Chinese friend during his travels. He combined these techniques with his knowledge of anatomy and physiology to develop a theory of gymnastics that he used to treat his own and other’s ailments.
The strokes he used acquired French names when Dutch Dr. Johan Georg Mezger adapted them to establish the modern method now used.

Today Swedish massage is still considered very therapeutic. The original techniques were actually rather strenuous. The modern version is considered relaxing, but uses the same strokes.
The five basic strokes used in Swedish massage are: Effleurage; which is a long smooth stroke, Tapotement; a quick repetitive stroke, Friction; done by rubbing the skin quickly to warm it, Vibration; created by the therapist’s fingertips in a small area or manipulating a whole joint, and Petrissage; a squeezing or kneading stroke.
There are many variations and combinations of these five strokes that can be suited to each client’s needs.

Traditionally, Swedish massage is a full-body massage performed on a nude client lying on a table and draped with a sheet or towel. The extent of the massage can be tailored to the client’s preferences and comfort level. It is not required that they be totally undressed. Oil or lotion is used to facilitate the strokes. The sessions usually take 30 to 60 minutes.

The benefits of Swedish massage are many. Just the experience of being touched can induce the feeling that you are being cared for. The various strokes relax muscles, relieve pain and increase circulation which can slow the heart rate and blood pressure. Swedish massage also improves muscle tone and stimulates the skin, nervous system and digestive system.

Swedish massage is a very popular type of massage therapy and trained therapists are valued. See www.blue.edu for further information.