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Acupressure Points and Massage Treatment

By Annie Stuart — 2020

Used for thousands of years in China, acupressure applies the same principles as acupuncture to promote relaxation and wellness and to treat disease.

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An Introduction to Massage

Massage is the targeted manipulation of the body’s soft tissue through techniques such as kneading, rubbing, tapping, and stroking, either by hand or with the aid of massage tools. Depending on the style of massage, it can be done on a table, in a chair, on the floor, or even in water.

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Aromatherapy Massage Benefits and Precautions

Aromatherapy massage is Swedish massage therapy using massage oil or lotion that contains essential oils (highly concentrated plant oils).

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Cathy Wong
2020
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History of Massage Therapy

The practice of using touch as a healing method derives from customs and techniques rooted in ancient history. Civilizations in the East and West found that natural healing and massage could heal injuries, relieve pain, and prevent and cure illnesses.

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Natural Healers
2020
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Massage Therapy for Anxiety and Stress

Regular massages can significantly reduce stress and anxiety. Massage alters EEG activity, increases parasympathetic activity, and decreases cortisol levels.

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James Lake
2018
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The Definitive Guide to Massages

Understanding what a massage is will help you choose the right one and find the relaxation you seek. You may want a massage and that's simple enough, but there are several types of massage, which fit with different types of people and help with different issues.

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Alpha School of Massage
2020
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6 Surprising Benefits of Massage Therapy

Sure, it can help you relax—but massage therapy can do much more than that.

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Katharine Watts
2020
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Massage Therapy: What You Need to Know

Massage therapy is used to help manage a health condition or enhance wellness. It involves manipulating the soft tissues of the body.

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National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health
2019
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What Is a Body Massage?

Massage is a treatment that uses different kinds of physical contact to relax, revive and heal the body. It is used to treat a wide range of emotional and physical health problems and is one of the most popular treatments on a spa menu.

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The Good Spa Guide
2014
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Massage Therapy Styles and Health Benefits

Massage has been practiced for thousands of years. Today, if you need or want a massage, you can choose from about 80 massage therapy styles with a wide variety of pressures, movements, and techniques.

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Annie Stuart
2020
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What Are the Different Types of Massages?

There are several types of massage that focus on different parts of the body or healing approaches. Massage is the practice of rubbing and kneading the body using the hands.

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Emily Cronkleton
2018
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