Here is a quick guide to the most popular types of massage therapy to help you figure out which massage therapy style is right for you. 1) Swedish Massage Therapy This is the most common type of massage therapy in the United States. It is also known as Swedish massage or simply massage therapy. Massage… Continue reading
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Types of massage oils and their benefits
Oils are applied easily to the skin for a light, even glide and smooth workability. Pure cold-pressed oils are ideal for therapists looking for natural products. Here are some common choices: Almond oil is an excellent emollient (softening and soothing to the skin) and also helps the skin to balance its loss and absorption of… Continue reading
Different types of Spa and their meaning
There are many types of spas — and it’s important to understand the difference so you get the experience you’re looking for. In general, a spa is a place where you can receive spa treatments, most commonly massage , facials, and body treatments . Spas are devoted to enhancing your health and well-being — though… Continue reading
Types of genital herpes: herpes simplex – type 1 and type 2
Herpes simplex viruses — more commonly known as herpes — are categorized into two types: herpes type 1 (HSV-1, or oral herpes) and herpes type 2 (HSV-2, or genital herpes). Most commonly, herpes type 1 causes sores around the mouth and lips (sometimes called fever blisters or cold sores). HSV-1 can cause genital herpes, but most cases… Continue reading
Only for teens: all about drugs – part two
Continued Depressants Depressants, such as tranquilizers and barbiturates, calm nerves and relax muscles. Many are legally available by prescription (such as Valium and Xanax) and are bright-colored capsules or tablets. Street Names: downers, goof balls, barbs, ludes How They’re Used: Depressants are swallowed. Effects & Dangers: When used as prescribed by a doctor and taken… Continue reading
What are the types of raw food
There are many types of raw food diets. A list, with descriptions, follows. * Sproutarian – one whose diet is predominantly sprouts. Those eating only sprouts are extremely rare; most sproutarians have a varied raw food diet. * Living Fooder – version of sproutarianism. The Ann Wigmore-style living fooder has a vegan diet centered on… Continue reading
What are the mental illness and what causes its
In the past, the subject of mental illness was surrounded with mystery and fear. Today, we have made tremendous progress in our understanding and, especially in our ability to offer effective treatments. However, questions about mental illness often go unanswered and stand in the way of people receiving help. How Common Is Mental Illness and… Continue reading
Which are the types of raw food diets
There are many types of raw food diets. A list, with descriptions, follows. * Sproutarian – one whose diet is predominantly sprouts. Those eating only sprouts are extremely rare; most sproutarians have a varied raw food diet. * Living Fooder – version of sproutarianism. The Ann Wigmore-style living fooder has a vegan diet centered on… Continue reading