Archive for September 2017
The Benefits of Massage
Life can be very challenging. You could face the stress of office work – sitting at a desk all day, answering the phone, using the computer, having huge demands being put on you – sometimes you can be lucky if you can get away from your desk to have lunch. Alternatively, you could stand all…
Read MoreTypes of Massage Therapy
Massage is the manipulation of the soft tissues of the body, especially the muscles. It can help to relax, stimulate and heal all of the body or part of it. It has been shown to increase flexibility & movement, improve circulation and reduce stress. There are many different types of massage – some claim there…
Read MoreThe History of Massage
Early Beginnings of Massage The first written records of massage go back nearly 5000 years. The classic text “The Yellow Emperor’s Classic Book of Internal Medicine” is often referred to when talking about the history of medicine. It was published in about 2700 BC and many of the massage practices recommended in it are in…
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