Walking into just about any massage clinic in Thailand you will see many elements of herbal healing: rows of jars, herbs, balms and compresses. An interesting way in which Thai massage and herbal medicine overlap is in the practice of herbal compress massage. In a herbal compress massage the herbal compresses are heated in a […]

We are always healthily sceptical when talking about benefits of massage that go much beyond muscular, joint, pain reduction and relaxation effects. But there have been a few studies with interesting findings on the link between massage therapy and the immune system. So here we make a quick review of one study, and wonder whether […]

As any sufferer of migraines will tell you: they are no fun. The light and noise sensitivity, the nausea, and the visual distortions can be debilitating and there are many other possible symptoms including pins and needles, numbness and even paralysis. And the only thing worse than a migraine is a recurring migraine: sufferers experience […]

There is a common claim made by some massage therapists that “massage can help you lose weight”. In online discussions of massage therapy, it is increasingly common to see massage promoted as a weight loss technique. Sounds too good to be true, right? You cancel the gym membership, lie and get massaged for a couple […]

Stress at work is hardly an uncommon experience for London professionals – especially with the Brexit fallout (don’t blame us, we can’t vote). But while some stress is normal, excessive stress can interfere with your performance at work and make it much less rewarding. Enduring consistently high stress levels can have a seriously detrimental effect […]