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Hot Oil Massage

A hot oil massage is the perfect way to unwind when your body becomes burdened with stress and exhaustion. In addition to easing tiredness of the body, a hot oil massage for the hair is also beneficial as it helps to maintain good texture of the hair.

When the scalp is massaged with hot oil, blood circulation improves in the areas of the head and neck. The scalp is relaxed and the roots of...

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...the hair are also strengthened. Due to the nourishment of the hair roots and shaft, the new hair that grows will be strong and healthy. Hot oil massages are especially helpful for hair that tends to become tangled and unmanageable. Regular oil massages will make the hair soft and lustrous. Massage therapy also works in treating damaged or dry hair. Scalp conditions such as scalp psoriasis, dead skin flakes and dandruff can be prevented by oiling the hair regularly. Hot oil massages also slow down the graying of hair. A hot oil massage is more like a mineral oil massage since the oil contains many important minerals and proteins which are nourishing for the hair. One can also give a hot oil massage to individuals that suffer from sleep problems such as insomnia. This will help to induce good, healthy sleep. Hot oil massages may be done at home itself by massaging the scalp with oil for a minimum of ten minutes. Massage the scalp by performing circular motions on the scalp using your fingertips.

Hot oil massages performed on the body helps to improve relaxation and also boosts energy. The muscles and nerves can be soothed with just ten minutes of massage daily. Those affected with arthritis are also likely to benefit from hot oil massages. Certain combinations of essential oils when used in appropriate amounts are known to alleviate joint pain arising due to arthritis. Headaches, back pain, rheumatic pain and muscular aches may also be eased through massage therapy. Hot stone therapy may also be incorporated into the massage routine. In order to perform a hot stone massage with oil, the stones must first be seasoned and then heated in hot water. Once they become warm, they are dried and the placed on the body. It is advisable to consult a trained specialist to learn how to give a hot oil massage using hot stones. This will ensure that you are performing the therapy in the right manner so as to obtain the maximum benefit

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