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Popular Body Massage Techniques

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The process of massaging involves rejuvenating the various tissues and muscles of the body by exerting certain amount of pressure, applying certain technique to specific regions of the body. This process helps in enhancing the functioning of the tissues, heals the areas that are injured and bring down the level of the excitability of the nerves. Full body massage can be performed using different techniques. Since ancient times, a number of techniques are practiced to provide relaxation and healing to the body. The three main techniques still practiced today are listed below. Relaxation of the body This therapy benefits by providing relief from pain, reducing the level of anxiety and improves sleep by treating sleep related disorders. The three main types of massage are: Swedish: This is one of the most popular types of therapy. In this technique, various strokes are used to either decrease or completely get rid of the pain. It is said that the technique is quite complicated b...

Almond oil for face

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The value of the skin cannot be under estimated as the skin is the major organ of our body. Most of them go behind the skin care products which are pretty useless. If you are one of them, take time to read this article which may help you to get healthy skin naturally. Almond oil is a type of nut oil which is often extracted from the Almonds. There are many health and beauty benefits for this oil. Read on to find the top secrets of Almond oil for face . There are two different types of almond oil, the first one is the Bitter Almond oil, which is the essential oil for perfumes and cannot be used over skin. And the other is the sweet almond oil which is often used as the carrier oil smells soft and nutty and is safe for skin. So, the best decision would be verifying the Almond oil before using over the skin. Best skin moisturizer: Almond oil is not just for cooking. It has essential fatty acids which minimizes the loss of moisture and makes the skin to look young and healthy and h...

Essential Oils and their uses

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Essential fatty acids are great as carrier oils for essential oils and other skincare products to help nourish and smooth skin. Essential Fatty Acids Essential oils are often mixed with carrier oils that help dilute the natural chemicals in the essential oils. Many carrier oils also contain nutrients that complement the essential oils and help nourish and heal the skin. Fatty acids are one category of carrier oils that have many helpful benefits. We frequently encounter fatty acids as part of our daily diets. Though many people try to avoid certain kinds of fat in their diets, fatty acids can actually improve health. When ingested, fatty acids are a source of energy for our body's cells and can help strengthen the cells. Fatty acids are necessary for healthy organ tissues and for distributing oxygen through the bloodstream. Fatty acids are also responsible for preventing signs of early aging in the skin and clearing cholesterol out of the arteries, which promotes weight los...

Skin cancer vs vitamin D

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REMEMBER when we used to lie out in the sun for hours covered in coconut oil? If you can, you're pre-skin cancer warnings now appear regularly on our TV and billboards. Slip, slop, slap is the message we've being given. But, with vitamin D deficiency more common, many people are also wondering if the sun protection message is affecting their health in other ways. The sun's ultraviolet (UV) radiation is both the major cause of skin cancer and the best source of vitamin D, according to the Cancer Council Australia. "We need to balance the risk of skin cancer from too much sun exposure with maintaining adequate vitamin D levels," it says. "Sensible sun protection does not put people at risk of vitamin D deficiency." Why we need vitamin D and how we get it Vitamin D keeps bones and muscles strong, as well as keep our immune system robust. Low blood levels of the vitamin have been associated increased risk of cardiovascular disease, cognit...