More women are becoming interested in prenatal massage to help make a pregnancy easier. It's important to know the benefits and risks of prenatal massage. Prenatal massage is designed to relieve the discomfort and stress of pregnancy while making special adjustments to normal massage practice becau...

Shiatsu is a type of massage therapy that was primarily developed in Japan. With its name derived from the Japanese term for "finger pressure," it involves applying pressure to specific points on the body. While shiatsu has roots in traditional Chinese medicine Uses for Shiatsu Shiatsu is often us...

Reflexology is a form of bodywork that focuses primarily on the feet. The underlying theory behind reflexology is that there are "reflex" areas on the feet and hands that correspond to specific organs, glands, and other parts of the body. For example: The tips of the toes reflect the head The he...

In modern times, stress and hard work can rule your life. That is why you deserve to treat yourself with a break. While a short getaway to the Caribbean can be quite tempting and de-stressing, a short trip to the Spa can save you time and money. Indeed, the Spa has countless benefits for the mind an...

Some people are born with beautiful curly hair that swirls around their shoulders. However, most women have to learn the art of curling their hair. If you belong to the latter, don't fret. We'll help you get up to speed on how you can get luscious curls for your locks. Cut the conditioning It's a...

There's no detail work to master, no lines to stay inside of, and it looks great on everyone. But we also think that there's a little more to applying blush than just dusting it on. Carefully placed blush can manipulate the appearance of your face shape in sneaky ways, and without much effort Right...

Aromatherapy or the essential oil therapy utilizes naturally extracted aromatic essences from plants to balance and harmonize the health of body, mind and spirit. It involves the use of pure essential oils - through massages, inhalations, baths or compresses. As soon as essential oils are applied to...

Massage Scalp With Oil Before You Shampoo A good time to get a scalp massage in is actually before you even hop in the shower. Since oil attracts oil, rubbing some into your scalp and hair when they're feeling extra dirty (like, say, post-workout) will actually remove some of the grease. And, since...