www.womanthismonth.com February 2016 46 BEAUTY | review Healing Strokes If you have never been on a massage table before or you do not remember the last time you were, it’s time to make yourself an appointment for ultimate rejuvenation. Behnaz Sanjana rolls out the fundamentals for you. In this day and age, a spa day is considered a mini getaway and there are women who swear by regular massage sessions. Yet, there are the skeptics who fail to understand the hype. Well, studies have shown that getting a regular massage is not all hedonism. Besides letting you unwind and indulge, a massage can do much more for your body. It relaxes the muscles and eases away pockets of pain. Along with calming the nervous system and promoting healthy sleep (surely many of us have dozed off on the massage table), a massage can also boost immunity by increasing the number of white blood cells. Regular massage has been shown to curb tension headaches and migraines, as well as PMS. A little technique applied in the correct places can also brighten up lacklustre complexion and hair. There is also evidence that massage can relieve pain, fatigue, anxiety, nausea and depression in patients undergoing cancer treatment. When it comes to which type of massage to choose from, pick the one that sounds best suited to you. Swedish Massage – This is the most common full-body massage and is a great choice for someone who is new to the massage bandwagon. Oil is used to facilitate smooth, gliding strokes all over the body that relax the joints and muscles. Deep Tissue Massage – The therapist will work on the same lines as Swedish massage but will target the deeper tissue structures of the muscle and connective tissue. The pressure will be intense to release muscle
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