Posted by MassageTools Staff on Nov 11th 2016
The Best Oil for Sensitive Skin
For clients with sensitive skin, masseuses should use unscented, hypoallergenic massage oils or creams that will be softer on the skin. Masseuses should also look to use lotions or creams that are nut
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Posted by MassageTools Staff on Nov 11th 2016
The Best Massage Creams
The use of massage creams has grown in recent years, as some massage therapists prefer heavier creams to massage oils they may have to constantly reapply. With a wide range of massage creams available
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Posted by MassageTools Staff on Nov 11th 2016
The Right Massage Oil to Fight Arthritis
There are a number of great massage oils for people with arthritis. The key is looking at the ingredients listed in the massage oil, namely the essential oils that have anti-inflammation properties th
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Posted by MassageTools Staff on Nov 11th 2016
The Best Massages for Knots
The goal for most people when they get a massage is to get rid of knots, better characterized as tight muscles that may be causing them pain or discomfort in some way. Masseuses typically offer a wide
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Posted by MassageTools Staff on Nov 11th 2016
Better Than Advil: How Massage Helps Headaches
Headaches can come from a number of factors, but some of the most common are a simple result of stress. Called tension headaches, these can be incredibly painful and impact people that have been under
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Posted by MassageTools Staff on Nov 11th 2016
Fight Back Against Depression with Massage
Depression can be a debilitating illness, but massage has proven to be an effective treatment. Massage helps the body release dopamine and serotonin, two chemicals that can help elevate mood and reduc
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Posted by MassageTools Staff on Nov 11th 2016
The Anti-Anxiety Effects of Massage
A therapeutic massage can help reduce anxiety, lowering the levels of cortisol in a person's body while increasing the amount of oxytocin and serotonin. The end result is a happier and calmer person t
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Posted by MassageTools Staff on Nov 11th 2016
Why Your Nervous System Loves Massage
Therapeutic massage has a powerful effect on the nervous system, helping stimulate the release of natural hormones that not only provide a positive benefit to the body, but also help reduce unwanted c
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Posted by MassageTools Staff on Nov 11th 2016
Comparing Body and Massage Oil
Since body oils and massage oils are both oils it is natural to think they are similar, if not the same, but there are stark differences between the two. The skin absorbs body oils and massage oils in
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Posted by MassageTools Staff on Aug 27th 2016
Using Facial Streamers for Allergies
Allergies can make anyone miserable, but the right facial steamer can relieve your symptoms without the need for pills or shots. A facial steamer can flush out the mucous that causes coughs and clogge
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Posted by MassageTools Staff on Aug 25th 2016
Got a Cold? Find Relief with a Facial Steamer
While there still is no cure for the common cold, relief is at hand with today's smartly designed facial steamers. More than 200 viruses can cause a cold. Americans alone suffer more than 1 billion co
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Posted by MassageTools Staff on Aug 25th 2016
Massage Chairs for Fast Back Pain Relief
Back pain is a sometimes chronic condition affecting millions of Americans. That's why so many massage chairs available today from top online stores like MassageTools offer special features specifical
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