Experience the Healing Power of Deep Tissue Massage: Discover Its Surprising Benefits

Are you tired of the daily grind taking a toll on your body and overall well-being? It’s time to unlock the hidden benefits of deep tissue massage and discover how it can transform your life. Deep tissue massage is not just a luxurious treat; it’s a powerful therapeutic technique that can address a wide range of physical and mental health concerns. From relieving chronic pain and reducing stress to improving flexibility and promoting better sleep, this form of massage therapy offers a myriad of benefits that go beyond relaxation. 

 

In this blog post, we will delve into the science behind deep tissue massage and explore the ways it can enhance your well-being. Whether you’re an athlete looking to improve performance or simply seeking relief from everyday stress, deep tissue massage has the potential to revolutionise your life. So, let’s dive in and uncover the transformative power of this ancient healing practice.

Understanding the Benefits of Deep Tissue Massage

Deep tissue massage goes beyond the surface level relaxation provided by traditional massages. It targets the deeper layers of muscle and connective tissue, by using slow, firm pressure and techniques such as deep finger pressure, friction, and kneading to target areas of tension and pain in the body. This technique is highly effective in addressing various health issues and promoting overall well-being. 

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How vegans can get vitamins in their daily diet

fruit and veg

With effective planning and a good understanding of what makes up a healthy, balanced vegan diet, you can often get all the vitamins and minerals your body needs to be healthy without having to rely on daily supplements.

On the other hand if you have a busy schedule or find it hard to plan a properly balanced diet you could be missing out on essential nutrients your body needs. Vegans in particular need to ensure they get enough iron, calcium and vitamin B12.

What are the main things we need for a balanced diet?




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The Things I do for Juneathon: Circuits

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Photo credit: PureGym

It’s still Juneathon, so I needed to find a class for this week. The only class that fitted in with other stuff this week was circuits and even that wasn’t ideal as I do yoga on a Wednesday morning (yes, I enjoyed it that much I’ve been back every week since, unlike Zumba, which I will never ever ever be doing again) which meant being in the gym for about sixteen hours (okay, two hours).
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The things I do for Juneathon: Zumba

Zumba logo

I have always said I’d never, ever do Zumba. I mean, look at it – it involves dancing, in public, sober: what the fuck? But I’d nosed at a class that was going on in the gym while I was on the crosstrainer the other week and it didn’t look *that* bad, so I thought I’d give it a go in the spirit of all things Juneathon.

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Stuff I’ve had done to my house (so far)

kitchen before and after

If you read my blog in the olden days, back in 2006, you’ll know all about my traumatic experience with B&Q when they did my bathroom. The experience was so traumatic I couldn’t even step into a B&Q for about ten years, let alone buy anything from them and, if friends bought anything from them, I felt deeply betrayed. It put me off home improvements for life.




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Getting Back to Running After an Injury

injured bear

If you’re a keen runner, few things are more frustrating than getting an injury. Sadly, it’s an all-too-common problem for joggers. The feet and knees are particularly vulnerable, and something like a fractured metatarsal or strained ligament can put you out of action for weeks. It’s certainly not ideal when you’re training for a big event (and speaking of big events – sign up here if you don’t want to miss the deadline for event ballots again)!




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Dating for the over 40s

cats in a tree

Dating in your 40s isn’t the same as dating in your teens or 20s. In some ways it’s a lot easier (who’d want to be a teenager again, going through all that hassle with boys? Aieeeee) and in some ways it’s more difficult. I’m not exactly an expert on dating in my 40s (or in any other decade, to be honest) but here’s a few thoughts on mature dating:




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