{"product_id":"2940152977561","title":"Essential Oils for Relaxation: Knowing more about Self Massage","description":"\u003cp\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIntroduction\u003cbr\u003eThe Power of Touch\u003cbr\u003eBase Oils\u003cbr\u003eSweet Almond and Wheat Germ Oil\u003cbr\u003eJojoba Oil And Olive Oil\u003cbr\u003eCarrot Oil\u003cbr\u003eEssential Oils\u003cbr\u003eLavender\u003cbr\u003eRosemary\u003cbr\u003eRoses, Jasmine And Geranium\u003cbr\u003eMaking Your Own Oil Bases\u003cbr\u003eStimulating Oils\u003cbr\u003eStress Relievers\u003cbr\u003eWarming Oil\u003cbr\u003eTips before Massaging\u003cbr\u003eContraindications\u003cbr\u003eVaricose Veins\u003cbr\u003ePersistent pain\u003cbr\u003eHeart Conditions\u003cbr\u003eExpectant Mothers\u003cbr\u003eInjuries\u003cbr\u003eFoot Massage for edema\u003cbr\u003eConclusion\u003cbr\u003eAuthor Bio\u003cbr\u003ePublisher\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIntroduction\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSince ancient times, massage has been a skillful art form, which has been practiced all over the world, in order to heal, as well as a sort of medicinal therapy. Documents going back to 5000 BC, in China have spoken about massage practices where they knew all about pressure points which would be pressed by skillful massagers, who knew exactly where to press, to get rid of stress and tension in other parts of the body and to heal.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe ancient Egyptians, Greeks, Persians, and Romans knew all about the benefits of massage, and the slaves who were experienced in this particular art form were considered to be very valuable.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSo what is a massage? You just know something about hands being used on parts of the body to knead, pummel, stroke, rub, press, and pound, depending on the type of massage being done on one particular part of a body in order to relax the muscles and to get the circulation moving properly.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is either going to be stimulating or it is going to be soothing. But in any form, it is going to be using the body’s natural healing systems to help heal, cure, and get rid of all the toxins in the body through outward stimulation.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSurprisingly enough, not only hands are used traditionally in order to massage, but you can use elbows and forearms also to apply pressure to parts of the body so that the underlying muscles and tissues can feel relaxed.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn Japan, China, Korea, and India, since ancient times, massage has been an integral and necessary part of medicinal procedure, to help in the healing process, along with supporting herbal medicines.\u003cbr\u003eThe word shampoo incidentally happens to come from an oriental word Champi. It literally meant massaging, pummeling, and really good kneading. When I was young, my grandmother used to grab me – like all the traditional grandmothers of that time did, and there we had to sit, in the sun, being massaged thoroughly with warm oil, so that our muscles would grow strong and healthy.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDuring this traditional massage, she would croon, talk, sing, or just speak words in a low tone, in rhythm with the massage and rubbing. This actually, when done to babies meant that they got used to hearing the sounds of voices around them, and began to associate voices with affectionate touch, from members of the family.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mendon Cottage Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47164289351920,"sku":"2940152977561","price":2.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/2940152977561_p0.jpg?v=1764050872","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/2940152977561","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}