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[edit] Health and Wellness
[edit] Beyond the Luxury-All About Me
The perception of massage as an indulgent luxury is rapidly changing as more members of the mainstream medical community acknowledge the benefits of therapeutic massage as part of a healthy lifestyle. As one of the oldest forms of natural healing, massage offers a drug-free, non-invasive and holistic approach based on the body's natural ability to heal itself. Massage therapy combines the healing power of touch with s variety of diversified therapeutic approaches. These various approaches work to improve our health through there systematic hands-on manipulation of our body’s muscles and other soft tissues.
The benefits of massage go beyond relaxation. Clinical studies show that massage appears to ease low back pain, symptoms of osteoarthritis, fibromyalgia, and conditions such as cancer related pain, post surgical pain, and migraine headaches. It can help to break up scar tissue and adhesions and improve joint flexibility and range of motion. Massage boosts the immune system and can stimulate or alternately calm the nervous system. Many businesses and organizations have found that massage can increase job productivity and decrease job-related stress. Professional athletic teams are hiring sports massage therapists to speed recovery from muscle soreness and stiffness and help boost performance. Physicians are prescribing massage as a complement to medical treatment. Massage also offers mental and emotional benefits. It fosters peace of mind and a sense of well being. It can lessen mental stress and reduce levels of anxiety. Massage can increase awareness of our body, and satisfies our need for a caring and nurturing touch.
Therapeutic massage is fast becoming a leader among today's most popular treatments. However, it is not an alternative, but rather a complement to traditional medical care. By learning how to relax and balance our bodies and minds, we are more likely to take care of ourselves. So, as you wind down from a hard days work, thinking of your own aches and pains, remember that the path to a healthier lifestyle begins first and foremost with a commitment to self-care.
[edit] All About Me-South Philadelphia
All About Me is a business conveniently located on Penrose in South Philadelphia [[1]], with a taste of diversity from most local Spa's in the Philadelphia region. Facials[[2]] and Massage are their specialty.All About Me started as a business of [tanning] and now two years later has encompassed all aspects of Health and Wellness. All About Me Health and Wellness educating people on creating a better You.
--Marzpta 16:01, 6 September 2007 (UTC)
