Get a really great massage and you’ll feel like you’ve found heaven on Earth—or something pretty close. Who could ask for anything more, right? But actually, there’s lots more that massage can do for you besides relax your muscles.
In fact, certain types of massage are so beneficial for particular health conditions that doctors can write prescriptions for them. For instance, there are massage techniques that can reduce your risk for heart disease, diabetes and obesity…help keep your mind sharp…quell a queasy stomach or get you regular again if you’re constipated…improve your immunity…lower your blood pressure…alleviate a painful and disfiguring condition in cancer survivors…or keep your cells young.
In addition, there are do-it-yourself massage techniques that you can use at home to ease aches and pains, relieve allergies and digestive upsets, soothe varicose veins, detoxify your body…even improve your marriage!
Which sorts of massage will be great for you? Find out now in our mega-massage guide…
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Soothing Foot Massage for Tired Feet
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