The benefits of Indian head massage.

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        BTEC Beauty Therapy Sciences        11/12/08

Unit 19        Indian Head Massage        Assignment 1

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Physiological Effects

The physiological effects in the Indian Head Massage helps to re-educate the body to rest and to relax, it improves the concentration, increases energy levels, passes on the feeling of well being, the barriers tend to break down and emotions may be released. The signs are mostly seen in the skin whereas the physiological status may be reflected by muscular tightness in the epidermis and dermis. The physiological effects include lower blood pressure and heart rate, releases lactic acid from the body, increases the blood flow to tissues and the lymph flow, stimulates the digestive system, urinary system and the small muscle fibres. The other effects include relaxation, improved sleep patterns particularly if the client is suffering with insomnia, stress relief - which is one of the reasons why Indian Head Massage has become a popular treatment in the workplace, stimulation of the mind which can make the client feel more often, relief of tension to headaches and eye strain and chakra balancing.

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History

The family belief of massage in Indian goes back to the start of Hinduism and is still part of this year’s culture.  Indian’s believe that massage preserves body energy and saves the organism from decay. They see it as the most powerful relaxation technique and also the most rejuvenating. Giving birth to a new born baby is the most memorial gift for Indians in India. They massage them everyday from birth until they are three years old as this is said to promote bonding with the child. After the age of three ...

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