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Massage: how to perform a simple back massage

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Hi! In waiting to pounce on one of my unsuspecting family members to take more pics for the chair and towel exercises, I wanted to discuss an important aspect in my life: massage. Not that I am getting it often, but I give it often, and also I used to produce all-natural massage oils with my own company and am still very interested in them. My husband has severe lower back problems since an operation a couple of years back and massage really helps him; it doesn't heal but it gives him pain relief. I used to use this jojoba massage oil (jojoba is actually not an oil, but a liquid wax) which has wonderful glide. I have a collection of  essential oils  still from my days as a health & wellness products company and I generally let the victim of my massage choose the essential oil by smell, as I believe your body knows what's good for it. Currently I have something with Mandarin; I have a lovely body butter from the Body Shop that improves my mood whenever I put it...

Top ten stretch exercises no. 2

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Hi! Since my stretching exercise post is the second most popular blog post on this site, I thought it would be a good idea to make a second top 10 list. But so here is my second (alternative) list of top 10 stretching exercises, targeting the exact same muscle groups as my first list. 1. Quadriceps stretch . This is the large muscles on the front of your upper legs, which you train by running and squatting and lunges and jumps and other exercises. Sit on your knees, then lean back your upper body until the back of your head touches the floor if you can reach that far.  tripleclicks.com Anti Fatigue Compression Sleeve Relieve Swelling Ankle Socks —  €8.02   (Save 23%!) Anti Fatigue Compression Sleeve Relieve Swelling Ankle Socks 100% Brand New! FEATURES: - Designed to increase blood circulation and reduce swelling - Combats symptoms of Plantar Fasciitis - Quick and convenient to wear - Not visible under your cloth...