Articles

August 1, 2022

Massage Butter vs. Massage Cream: When to Choose a Massage Butter
Massage butter or body butter is so named because it’s a very similar type of substance to the butter we spread on toast. It consists mostly of natural fats and carrier oils that are solid or semi-solid at room temperature. This allows it to melt into a liquified, oily substance when warmed up by body heat.
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July 27, 2022

Effective Essential Oils for Headaches
These studies discovered that lavender and rosemary essential oils have natural anti-inflammatory properties. Inflammation fuels physical pain from stress, resulting in severe tension and headaches. Studies also show that chamomile, peppermint, and eucalyptus oil possess similar anti-inflammatory properties that relieve headaches.
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July 26, 2022

Everything You Need to Know About Topical Analgesics
It is believed that pain-relieving mechanisms of topical products cause a ‘counter-irritant effect’ – a process called “gate control” or “gating.” This means that the warming or cooling induced by the solution overrides the injury pain signals traveling to the brain
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July 26, 2022

The Bewitching Benefits of Witch Hazel
Witch Hazel can help to ease symptoms associated with skin conditions such as dermatitis, psoriasis, or eczema. Its anti-inflammatory properties can provide a skin-soothing effect for itching, pain, redness, or scarring. While its hydrating effects help to improve the skin barrier.

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July 26, 2022

The Best Way to Wash Spa Towels to Keep Them Smelling Fresh
White spa towels need to be washed on hot, separate from all darker shades of towels (which can be washed on warm). For the best results and longevity, they need to be separated from all other items of clothing. This will keep the white towels looking as pristine as possible over their years of use.
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July 26, 2022

How to Wash Your Hands Properly to Prevent Illness
Our skin is the barrier between our insides and the outside. It is the largest organ of the human body, measuring about two square meters on average. As creepy as some may find it, our skin is a playground for...
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July 25, 2022

How to Care for your Massage Table
Best practice is to follow the specific instructions your massage table manufacturer publishes. Not following these instructions can, and often does, void your warranty.
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July 11, 2022

Cold Therapy: What Is It and How Does It Work?
Researchers have shown the positive therapeutic effects of cold therapy over and over again. The pain relief can increase the client's comfort while providing internal healing with anti-inflammatory effects.
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June 29, 2022

Shirodhara: An Ayurvedic Healing Technique
The word Shirodhara combines two Sanskrit words; 'Shiro' means head, and 'Dhara' means pouring. In this treatment, warm medicated oil is slowly poured onto the forehead of a person lying horizontally on their back. The oil flows into the scalp, which the practitioner gently massages.
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