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When Should You Ice Your Head?

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Ice is a great treatment for mild discomfort. The cold temporarily deadens the nerve endings so they do not send pain signals to the brain, or at least the signals aren’t as strong. So, ice is a good alternative to chemical pain relievers that are normally a little slower-acting anyway. Even better, there’s no reason to wear out your arm holding an ice pack up to your aching head. There are many good adjustable ice packs that are specifically designed for this area of the body. These packs also work well on arms, shoulders, knees, and just about anywhere else. Head ice has some other benefits as well, so the aforementioned ice pack should not stay in the back of your freezer and come out only for...

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Health Benefits of Massage: 5 Benefits of Massage Therapy for the Over-50 Crowd

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If it isn’t bad enough that you are facing those last few years before you reach official ‘senior’ status, your once strong and vibrant body has become weak and totally unwilling to cooperate with you. Someone mentioned that you should check out heavenandearthmassage.co.uk to see just how massage therapy can ease some of what you are going through in the over-50 crowd. Surrounded by lovely countryside, this is probably where you’ll want to start your exploration of the first benefit. 1. A Reduction in Stress Levels Imagine a lush, green countryside right out the window where you see nothing but blue skies, a few birds and hear the gentle rush of breeze on a cool, late summer day. The massage therapist works your stressed muscles to a...

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