About Acupressure

October 1, 2012

Acupressure is an ancient Chinese healing method that involves applying pressure to certain meridian points on the body to relieve pain. The human body has fourteen “meridians” that carry energy throughout the body. These meridians start at the fingertips, connect to the brain, and then connect to the organ associated with the specific meridian. Acupuncture [...]

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You’re not as active as you think [Part 2: What you are doing to your body]

June 11, 2012

So here’s the current situation: we’ve explained in detail why sitting too much is a bad thing. If you haven’t read our previous post, read part 1 now. But aside from adding to the risk of heart disease, sitting also affects your individual muscles, in ways you wouldn’t have thought possible… Why all the fuss [...]

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You’re not as active as you think [Part 1: The Risk of Heart Disease]

June 6, 2012

We’ve previously said that it’s time to ditch the chair , and we truly mean it. It has everything to do with leading an active lifestyle, the definition of which is a bit more involved than simply popping by the gym after work. If you’ve read our previous post, you’ll remember that we wrote about [...]

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Time to ditch the chair!

May 28, 2012

You might want to sit down for this. Or rather not, because what we’re about to tell you is a little-known fact about the one thing most of us do for the better part of the day: sitting too much is slowly killing you. No lies. And this isn’t a claim of a fringe study; [...]

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Talk Massage Therapy Like a Pro in 5 Minutes

May 17, 2012

Whether you’re in Cape Town, New York or London, massage therapy is seen as something of a luxury, even though it’s not that expensive and, due to its proliferation in recent years, more accessible than ever before. It generates a lot of talk among friends and in online communities – talk often limited by a [...]

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Sitting up straight? Top 5 Benefits of Good Posture

May 9, 2012

Norman Cousins, American political journalist and author, once said that: “Death is not the greatest loss in life – the greatest loss is what dies inside us while we live.” All too often we only realise what had “died” when we look back on our younger years. A good posture can preserve many of the [...]

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Shape Your Behind with Buttocks Massage Therapy

May 4, 2012

“Posterior”, “derrière”, “butt”, “buns”, “buttocks” or “bottom”  are all terms that refer to an attractive part of the body, which is why many men and women opt for surgery to enhance their curves with the sole aim of upping their pulling potential.  But for those who can’t afford surgery (or can’t stand the thought of [...]

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Lessen the Pain of an Extreme Workout with Sports Massage

April 25, 2012

The guilt was just too much. Even the bathroom scale complained. Your clothes were stretched to the limits of their material patience. You couldn’t resist any longer… Returning to the gym after all those months finally quieted down your nagging conscience. But now your muscles are complaining, aching and adding to the regret of having [...]

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Instant Relaxation: Abdomen and Shoulders Self-Massage Tips

April 16, 2012

We’ve been quite vocal on the benefits of massage therapy. Londoners have also been invited to pop in should they have a need to release their tensions, ease their discomforts and improve their physical and emotional wellbeing. But in the spirit of giving, we thought it good to give a couple of tips on self-massage. [...]

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After Massage Care: The dos and don’ts

April 10, 2012

Massage has been around for thousands of years, and have proven very successful addressing common and less common ailments. It is also a great way to relieve tension, and to get rid of stress. But one myth has to be dispelled: it’s not a quick fix. It’s a process. And part of massage’s efficacy depends [...]

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