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Home massage is becoming more and more popular for those who wish to receive the benefits of a massage in the comfort of their own homes.
Home massage is fun massage!

Massage is a great way to release stress and promote relaxation.
But a new study published in the Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine has revealed for the first time that massage also has a measurable, therapeutic benefit to the immune system as well.

Dr. Mark Rapaport and his team of researchers from Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles, Calif., evaluated 53 people, 29 of which received 45-minute Swedish massages -one of the most common forms of massage used in the U.S. – and 24 who received gentler, light touch massages. Researchers took blood samples at intervals before and after the massages and found that those who received even just one Swedish massage experienced significant, positive changes in blood composition.

“This research indicates that massage doesn’t only feel good, it also may be good for you,” explained Dr. Rapaport in a press release. “People often seek out massage as part of a healthy lifestyle but there hasn’t been much physiological proof of the body’s heightened immune response following massage until now.”

Besides experiencing a significant increase in lymphocytes, the white cells in the body that help fight and prevent disease, the Swedish massage group experienced lower cortisol levels as well. Cortisol is the hormone released by the adrenal gland in response to stress.

The Swedish massage group also experienced a decrease in arginine vasopressin, a hormone linked with aggressive behavior.

Sauna massage is indeed a hot massage performed in the sauna. The heat makes the skin sweat and eliminate toxins and the good aromatic oil massage is very healthy.

Awaiting the sauna massage …

Also see: Full body relaxing massage and Hot massage

Breast massage enhancement works by helping the circulation in the blood vessels that supply the breasts and by helping better drain the lymphatic vessels through smoot continuous gentle massage.
This massage therapy is very refreshing and makes for better breast health

Balinese massage is an ancient massage which uses a variety of techniques including skin rolling, kneading and stroking, acupressure and reflexology; essential oils will relax and soothe you.

Balinese spa massage © Izaokas Sapiro.

The massage is done only with olive oil. It is an intense medium for a strong, deep tissue massage in which the therapist uses thumb and palm pressure with firm strokes all over the body.

The Balinese massage is perfect for winter because olive oil heals the cracks and dry skin of your body, leaving it smooth and supple. Go for a sauna session after the massage and then a quick shower to refresh yourself to the fullest.

Also see: Hot Chocolate Massage