DOES FOOT MASSAGE REALLY HELP?

We all know that a short foot massage every now and then can really help us relax, particularly after a long day of standing up and walking around, when our feet tend to swell up. Sure, everyone enjoys it, but does it really have any benefits other than making us feel a bit more relaxed and relieving some of the pain?

There are a several different massage techniques that all promise certain health benefits. Traditional therapeutic techniques focus on relaxing the muscles and joints; acupressure seeks to improve general health and energy flow by acting upon specific pressure points; aromatherapy uses scented oils and relaxing music to add an additional element of relaxation by acting upon multiple senses; and reflexology seeks to improve internal organ function by massaging specific areas of the foot.
There are many claims, some fairly outrageous, about what a simple massage can do for you, but there is very little evidence to support them. We will take a look at some of the benefits of foot massage that are supported by actual scientific research – benefits that are either immediate or can be seen and felt after a couple of weeks, even with as little as two to three sessions per week.

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1. It’s good for your sex life

All it takes is some massage oil, a few scented candles and light music to set the perfect mood for a night of passionate lovemaking. A foot massage is a selfless gift to your significant other, it helps them forget about minor annoyances they’ve had to deal with throughout the day and it is a great form of foreplay.
The feet are a great starting point since they can cause mild arousal and offer easy transition to more powerful erogenous zones like the back of the knees and inner thighs.

2. Improves circulation

Due to a mostly sedentary lifestyle we have become unaccustomed to using our muscles on a regular basis. The muscles in the feet get hardly any exercise and circulation is often impaired by tight and uncomfortable shoes. A 10–20 minute massage session before going to bed can greatly improve circulation in the lower extremities, which is particularly important for people suffering from diabetes.

3. Helps prevent foot and ankle injuries

Massaging the feet can help with joint pain and aid recovery after an injury, as well as reduce muscle soreness. However, when massage is combined with foot and ankle strengthening exercises and stretching it can prevent future injuries, as well as speed up recovery of existing injuries. A short session three to five times a week will ensure that you minimize the risk of injury. We all have our moments of clumsiness, but a strengthened and flexible ankle and foot ensures that we can avoid unpleasant injuries.

4. Reduces the effects of depression and anxiety

Looking at some of the studies that have been done on the effects of reflexology, it seems that this type of foot massage goes beyond simply putting people in a relaxed state for the duration of the massage.
Frequent sessions have been shown to significantly reduce anxiety in cancer patients. The techniques can be learned fairly quickly and can serve as an effective way of dealing with depression and anxiety.

5. Helps with headaches and migraines

A study conducted in Denmark showed that people suffering from headaches and migraines showed great improvement after receiving reflexology treatments. The test subjects stopped taking their medication, and three months after completing their treatments, 65% had reduced symptoms while a small number had been cured. It is believed that those who had reflexology foot massages managed to make additional positive lifestyle changes that may have contributed to their impressive results.

6. Lowers blood pressure

High blood pressure has become fairly common in modern men and women. It can be caused by a number of things such as stress and an unhealthy diet, but in most cases it has no particular cause and is believed to be a result of environmental factors and genetics. A study conducted on healthcare staff working with elderly people suffering from dementia – a job that is highly stressful and both physically and mentally taxing – showed that a 10-minute foot massage session up to three times a week resulted in improved mood, less anxiety and lower blood pressure.

7. Helps with flat feet and plantar fasciitis

People with flat feet do not have a normal foot arch due to ligament laxity, which causes the arch to collapse. It can have no major effect on a person, but some people experience foot pain after even mild physical activity due to flat feet. Chronic heel pain can be caused by inflammation or deterioration of the plantar fascia (the connective tissue that supports the arch of the foot). Regular foot exercise coupled with deep massage, where you apply strong pressure on the arch, can help significantly lessen the pain and even cure these conditions.

8. Helps alleviate symptoms of PMS and menopause

The most common symptoms suffered during PMS include feelings of sadness and unhappiness, irritability, anxiety, tension, insomnia, fatigue, headaches and mood swings. Most of these symptoms can be alleviated with daily foot massages during this period.

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The Magic of Electric Pulse Massage Belt

The magic of Abdominal Belt 

So what is about the Electric Pulse Massage Abdominal Belt that captures millions all over the world?

It helps relieve pain in minutes, takes care of monthly cramps, promotes relaxation.

But the big question is can this small device really help tone your belly and promote building muscle? The answer is simple: Yes, yes and YES!

The fun part is that you don’t have to go to the gym – you can just use it anytime and anywhere – from work, while watching TV.  

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So how does it work?

• Electromuscle Stimulation (EMS or eStim) devices generate electrical impulses that trigger an action potential in muscle nerve fibers (motor neurons). This is done by sending small, safe electrical impulses to the muscles via specially designed, medical grade electrodes that adhere on the surface of the skin just above where the nerves attach to the muscles.
• EMS is used extensively in hospitals (for healing), health clubs (for training) and spas as part of the beauty regime and by physiotherapists and in sports medicine clinics to treat those annoying sports strains and sprains.
• EMS devices that are FDA cleared for sale for the purpose of strengthening, toning and recovering healthy muscles are safe and dependable when used as directed.

What can it do for you?

An Electric Pulse Massage Belt does the following:

• It can recruit and synchronize more fibers in any muscle group to perform work or exercise. The brain typically recruits only about 40-50% of the muscle fibers.
• It can create more muscle activity in muscles being worked. The brain has a "limiting switch" that always keeps some of the muscle in reserve for an emergency.
• It can target specific muscle fibers. The brain cannot discern between these fiber types.
• Prevent the psychological fatigue of exercise.

With Electronic Pulse Massage Belt, you can control the strength, mode and time of operation.

Try it for yourself and you decide if it really works. To find more information, visit: www.EliKing.Com

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EliKing is giving away one huge prize - the full iPro Massager III Full Kit, that includes the massager itself, with all the connecting cords and pads, iPro Maggager III Shoes and iPro Massager Abdominal Belt. The $499.95 iPro Massager Full Kit can be yours!

So what do you need to do?
Simply log in to www.EliKing.com/shop and write a review to your favorite product. Then, send us an email at admin@eliking.com and let us know about it, adding your full name and address so we can send you your prize if you win.
Draw will take place on August 30th, 2014.

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How To Relieve Stress In Minutes

Stress is a body's method of reacting to a challenge. According to the stressful event, the body's way to respond to stress is by sympathetic nervous system activation which results in the fight-or-flight response. In humans, stress typically describes a negative condition or a positive condition that can have an impact on a person's mental and physical well-being.

Stress is a normal physical response to events that make you feel threatened or upset your balance in some way. When you sense danger—whether it’s real or imagined—the body's defenses kick into high gear in a rapid, automatic process known as the “fight-or-flight-or-freeze” reaction, or the stress response.

The stress response is the body’s way of protecting you. When working properly, it helps you stay focused, energetic, and alert. In emergency situations, stress can save your life—giving you extra strength to defend yourself, for example, or spurring you to slam on the brakes to avoid an accident.


The brain plays a critical role in the body’s perception of and response to stress. However, pinpointing exactly which regions of the brain are responsible for particular aspects of a stress response is difficult and often unclear.

But you can relax. It's good for you, and it takes less time than you think.
You don't need a spa weekend or a retreat, you can just do it at home, your hotel, or a friend's place.
The new iPro Massager - and Electronic Pulse Massager helps you achieve your stress-free life. Once or twice a day or a week can relieve the tension that builds up over work, family problems, money issues etc. 

The iPro Massager releases the stress in minutes: It sends electronic pulses to target areas such as shoulders, back, knees, arms, legs or feet - all by placing the small pads on the body part. More, the device allows you to control the different modes and strength, so you can get your personal desired levels. It's easy to operate and because of its small size, it's portable and you can take it with you wherever you go. You can even let it work your muscles while you work, walk, study or watch TV - it does the work for you with no effort at all.

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BREAKTHROUGH TREATMENT FOR ARTHRITIS - ELECTRONIC PULSE MASSAGER

What is Arthritis
Arthritis is the most common disease in people over age 45, with more than 40 million Americans suffering from some form. OA is by far the most common, while RA is the most crippling. Chronic pain is one of the most devastating effects of arthritis, often limiting daily activities.
Arthritis pain comes from different sources, including inflammation of the synovial membrane, tendons, or ligaments; damage within the joint, such as cartilage degeneration; muscle strain; and fatigue. Other factors affecting pain are activity level and emotions, such as depression and anxiety. A combination of these factors contributes to the intensity of the pain, which varies greatly from person to person. You and your doctor can develop a management plan designed to minimize your specific pain and improve the function of your joints.

The major complaint by individuals who have arthritis is joint pain. Pain is often a constant and may be localized to the joint affected. The pain from arthritis is due to inflammation that occurs around the joint, damage to the joint from disease, daily wear and tear of joint, muscle strains caused by forceful movements against stiff painful joints and fatigue.

Climbing the stairs. Getting out of the car. Putting on socks. Sometimes arthritis pain can make it difficult to perform everyday tasks. Gradually, these difficulties can make you feel like doing less in your day-to-day activities, even though studies show that staying active can help ease arthritis pain.

That's why it's so important to talk to your doctor if you start to notice signs or symptoms of arthritis, such as joint pain or stiffness. Your doctor can diagnose your arthritis and help you create a treatment plan to help minimize the impact that arthritis pain has on your daily activities. He or she may also recommend other steps that you can take to manage arthritis that may include diet, exercise, or alternative therapies in addition to medication.

Massage and Arthritis
Regular massage of muscles and joints, whether by a licensed therapist at a spa or by self-massage at home, can lead to a significant reduction in pain for people with arthritis, according to Tiffany Field, PhD, director of the Touch Research Institute at the University of Miami School of Medicine, who’s conducted a number of studies on the benefits of massage, including on people with arthritis. In Field’s research and other recent studies on the effects of massage for arthritis symptoms, regular use of the simple therapy led to improvements in pain, stiffness, range of motion, hand grip strength and overall function of the joints.
While most research on massage examines its effects on the general population, not specifically people with arthritis, recently more studies are underway to study the effectiveness of massage for people with arthritis. For example, one 2006 study conducted at the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey examined 68 adults with knee osteoarthritis receiving two Swedish massages per week for eight weeks, compared to a group who received no massage. The massage group reported significant improvements in knee pain, stiffness, function, range of motion and walking, the researchers found.

Massage also benefits people with painful hand or wrist arthritis, Field concluded in another 2006 study that she conducted with colleagues in Miami. Twenty-two adults, mostly women, diagnosed with hand or wrist arthritis were given four weekly massages from a therapist and taught to massage their sore joints daily at home. Just a 15-minute, moderate pressure massage per day led to reduced pain and anxiety, and increased grip strength for the participants as measured on comparative pre- and post-therapy tests.

Most people who try complementary therapies, including massage, do so to address back and neck pain, according to a 2007 NCCAM report. A number of studies confirm the effectiveness of massage for back and neck pain, including one published in 2011 in the Annals of Internal Medicine that looked at the effectiveness of massage therapy on 401 people with chronic low back pain. The researchers found that massage did reduce their pain, and the benefits lasted at least six months. They also concluded that the type of massage wasn’t that important – different types worked about the same.

Benefits of Electronic Pulse Massagers
Electronic pulse massager is one of the safest ways to treat chronic pain, muscle and joint complaints, or acute injuries. Commercial TENS units have a long history of at home use, and are pre-set with an upper limit that can prevent the application of too great a level of electrical stimulation. A unit with a few pre-set massage settings and adjustable stimulation strength is perfect for at home use, allowing you to determine what settings feel best and provide the greatest amount of relief for your aches and pains. Most users find that high frequency, and often greater intensities, of stimulation work best for acute pains, while chronic pain is best treated with low frequency, lower strength stimulation. The different intensities and frequency also cause different chemical responses in your body by affecting the nervous system distinctly.

Why Suffer?
TENS units are an affordable, convenient way to improve mobility and decrease pain, with many units offering all the benefits of physical therapy at a much lower cost. Better mobility and less pain also means more freedom and a better quality of life. Electronic pulse massagers have also been shown to be more effective in relieving pain and improving mobility than massage, acupuncture, and other alternative pain treatments. They also often allow users to reduce their intake of pain and anti-inflammatory medications.

An electronic pulse massager is an easy and safe way to relieve chronic and acute pain. Using electrical muscle stimulation technology, electronic pulse massagers are able to offer pain relief to many people who have been suffering from chronic pain for years with no adequate relief. Help is here.

Where to get a reliable Electronic Pulse Massager
EliKing is operating since 2009, providing thousands of people with healthy and safe Electronic Pulse Massage solutions around the US, Canada, South America, Australia, Europe and the Far East.
With stat-of-the-art products, around the clock support and detailed website, Arthritis is easier to handle.
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What is Electronic Pulse Massage Therapy?

 

Electronic massage therapy, which is also known as “Electronic Muscle Stimulation, (EMC)” is which low-level electrical currents are sending pulses to the muscles, and by surprising them, making them contract. This process helps in relieving muscle pain, increasing blood stimulation, and relaxation. The different strengths and modes allow the user- at their own home control the impact and efficiency of the treatment.

 

When cell tissue (muscle or skin) is damaged, the body has its way to heal itself. The process might take some time. Electronic Pulse Massage can enhance the organic occurring potentials that help in healing of muscles and cell tissue. By that, it helps in the healing process. Studies have shown that this treatment can enhance the healing process.

What are the benefits of the Electronic Pulse Massage Therapy?

Standing, walking, or even sitting for many hours a day – at a place of work or at home – can create pressure on muscles and bones. This pain can grow into enormous pain overtime. It can create knee pain, back pain, shoulder pain, neck pain, and more. Electric Pulse Massager can provide an immediate solution. By sending pulses directly to the painful area, the device targets and works the zone, stimulating blood circulation and helping in the recovery process. It encourages muscle tissue growth and repair. Within only a short time, the pain passes and movement and activities are becoming easier.

Electronic Pulse Massage Therapy is an extremely safe method with no long-term side effects.

 

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