Posted by MassageTools Staff on Nov 11th 2016
The History of Massage Therapy
Massage has a long history in the world with the first traces dating back more than 5,000 years. Massage has history in India, Japan, Egypt and China, but the Swedish are considered the founders of mo
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Posted by MassageTools Staff on Nov 11th 2016
The Right Massage Oil for Weight Loss
Sadly, a massage will not magically help you lose weight, but there are essential oils that can be placed in massage oils that will aid you in your larger weight loss efforts. By using some of these e
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Posted by MassageTools Staff on Nov 11th 2016
The Best Massage Oil for Babies
A baby's skin is incredibly smooth and soft, making it a joy to touch, but difficult to massage. From diaper rash and eczema, baby skin faces a lot of challenges before any creams and lotions are used
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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
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 Nov 11th 2016
DIY Massage Oil
The right massage oil can take a massage from good to great. While there are a number of wonderful massage oils on the market, masseuses can make massage oil and home with the proper recipe. Let's loo
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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
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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