Massage is an excellent way to achieve good health and well being. Headaches, aches and pains, insomnia, tension, and stress can easily be relieved through our hands. Massage is based on touch and evidence increasingly shows that it has great value in helping those who are depressed and irritable. In fact, studies reveal that children brought up in families whose parents and children touch each other, whether it be through a simple hug or squeeze or a kiss on the cheek, can deal with pain better and get sick less easily. In general, they socialize more with other children and are happier.

However, in society today, most people are unaware of the benefits of touch and are reluctant to engage in it. Often, most people confuse sexuality with touching and because they are so afraid of it, most people shy away from doing it. Massage therapy removes the taboos of touching and allows people to touch in a positive way.

Massage therapy has wonderful effects on the overall health of an individual, both physically and psychologically:

• Improves circulation;
• Relaxes muscles;
• Aids digestion;
• Stimulates the lymph system, speeding the elimination of wastes; and
• Produces a feeling of well-being that can’t be compared to or matched by modern pharmaceuticals.

Most people think they have to pay to get a massage but actually they can do it themselves. People can use self massage to energize in the morning to unwind in the evening.

The following are some tips to guide you to an easy self-massage at home:

• Massage your feet while watching TV;
•  Massage your hands while talking on the phone;
• No need to undress, but make sure you are comfortable;
• Use oil if you are massaging on bare skin;
• Sit in a chair or on the floor; or
• Lie down with your knees bent and your feet on the floor.

Source: Cool Nurse