In the present day generation where every individual is running/scuttlingall the time in relation tohis or her work and responsibilities,
ithas becomenearly impossible for usto give some time forourselves or forourhealth. In such a condition how is it that we maintain our health. In olden days our classical medicine texts explained of a secretto maintain youthand health for long long time. Today! iwouldtake pleasureinsharing the samewith all ofyou. The secretis theusage of"Medicatedoil massage". Medicated oilcould be decided uponan individual’s constitution or the kind of disease he/she is suffering. Thishas to be decided by a doctorit self. If theindividual is healthy without any problems then they could use simple and commonly used oilssuch as - olive oil, coconut oil, sesame oil etc. How to use? The oil has to be mildly heatedindirectly, by placing the oil tumbler inhot
water vessel. When hot enough the oil should be appliedall over the body and massaged with a sufficient pressure, in the downward direction. at the joint areascircular massage should be adopted.This massaging procedure should be donefor a period of 15 - 20 mins. This has to be then
followed with warm water bath. Advantages? Doing so regularly relieves ofvarious kinds of body pains, reduces hypertension, treatsmany skin problemsand itching. On longer run it is found to reduce weight, control the blood sugar, increase immunity to fight any disease, bring glow in faceand body and prevents old age. Contraindications Oil massage should not be done during fever,recent onsetcold orcough, in indigestion, duringperiods etc Head massage One could adopt oiling the scalp welland massaging it for about 20 mins followed by Luke warm water bath using the regular shampoo. This has to bedone every alternate day. Doing so relieves various types of headaches, eliminates dandruff and hair fall, and helps growth of long, dark and thick hair. Care should be taken that the massage is not to harsh. It should be done with fingertips only with sufficient pressure required for the actions. This is a genuine method followed since ages in our country (India) but slowly fading out.if you people have chance of visiting India some time especially southern part of India take a chance to go in for a massageat a massage center or a spa. I’m sure you would love it.