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Effects Of Indian Head Massage
28 August 2012


All the usual benefits of massage apply to an Indian head massage along with lots of unique physical and psychological effects.

Physiological Effects:
General and specific relaxation for muscles, providing immediate relief.
Fibrous adhesions (knots) can be broken down.
Disperses toxins from tense, knotted muscles.
Relief from acute and chronic neck and shoulder stiffness.
Loosens the scalp.
Relaxes the whole body.
Increases oxygen uptake in the tissues.
Improves blood circulation in previously congested muscles providing additional oxygen to the brain.
Promotes high levels of alertness, concentration and better memory.
Improves lymphatic drainage, allowing for the disposal of toxins from the body.
Increases joint mobility.
Provides relief from disorders such as earache, eye strain, tinnitus, aching jaws from clenching or grinding teeth, sinusitis, tension headache, migraine.
Provides relief from hair disorders associated with stress, alopecia, dandruff, psoriasis.
Improves disturbed sleep and insomnia.
Can give your hair lustrous shine and promotes hair growth.
Reduces stress and fatigue.
Psychological Effects:

Revitalizes and uplifts spirit.
Releases anxiety.
Increases levels of alertness and concentration.
Lifts feelings of depressions, despondence and desperation.
Clears the perspective and thinking.
Induces a state of calm, peace and tranquillity.

Subtle Effects:

Balances chakra energy.
Releases stagnant energy, boosting available energy on all levels.
Provides a feeling of having been healed.

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