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Massage: an art for health practiced for thousands of years.

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Massage an art for health
Beneficios del masaje

Massage, an art for health. A simple but never trivial therapy. Simple because it only involves the use of hands, without sophisticated equipment. On the contrary, over the years it has become increasingly specialized, acquiring increasingly refined technicalities.


Massage is undoubtedly the oldest remedy adopted by man to relieve pain, eliminate fatigue and tone the body and spirit. It is also one of the most instinctive and natural gestures of applying pressure to a painful part.


The term "massage" designates a combination of different manual techniques practiced on a person's skin. The term is said to derive from the Arabic "massa", meaning to touch; according to other authors, it comes from the Greek "massein", meaning to knead, or from the Hebrew "machec", meaning to handle. The first references to massage are found in Chinese manuscripts dating back to 2700 BC.


Benefits

Massage can be a basic treatment for various ailments, but it can also be complementary to other treatments; however, it is also very useful for those who enjoy excellent health, as it is a source of incredible well-being, serenity and relaxation and can be used to promote general well-being. Massage , an art for health, provides us with a means to neutralize the stress that this chaotic world brings us.


After a well-performed massage, the beneficial effect is felt with a sensation of extremely pleasant lightness. The virtues of massage are innumerable and its effectiveness extends beyond the precise point where it is performed. You can start with relaxation, which in itself allows our body to regenerate, rebalancing the nervous and endocrine systems.


Preparation

To perform a massage properly, the preparation phase cannot be neglected. During the session, senses such as smell, sight and hearing are also involved: therefore, the room should not be too large, as the recipient should not feel too empty around him. The room should be warm (24-25°) and comfortable; soft lighting and relaxing background music complete the atmosphere.


A couch is sufficient for the massage, but it can also be performed simply on the floor.

Finally, use scented candles, essential oils or incense that give off an aroma that helps promote relaxation. Oils and creams should be applied without exaggerating the amount (kneading, for example, does not need much oil).

These products can be found ready-made, but they can also be created personally by combining a few drops of an essential oil, chosen from those used in aromatherapy, with a base oil such as sweet almond oil.


There is a wide range of studies and a lot of literature on the benefits of massage on the human body, here are some of them.


Top 10 benefits of massage.


1. It relieves stress and as a result is able to reduce the heart rate.


2. Promotes relaxation because it allows the body to enter a state of rest and recovery.


3. Improves posture as a result of strengthening muscles and bones.


4. Improves blood and lymphatic circulation, which are stimulated in the depth of the tissues.


5. If done regularly, it lowers blood pressure.


6. Relaxes muscles and de-stresses problem areas for many, such as the neck and shoulders.


7. Improves joint flexibility and makes us feel more relaxed in our daily movements.


8. It promotes deeper and more relaxed breathing by making it slow and fluid, which oxygenates the tissues more and provides greater inner peace.


9. Relieves headaches, tension and pain.


10. Strengthens the immune system: undergoing a massage regularly increases the effectiveness of white blood cells, which become more effective in defending our body from external enemies.


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