Naturst Massage - A Pain In The Back

I came across this article posted in the American press talking about back pain and massage. Eighty percent of us have suffered from back pain at one point or another, and anyone who has knows how tough it can be to treat. Consumer Reports just surveyed more than 14,000 people who've suffered from lower-back pain to find out which treatments are the most helpful. The survey shows that many people who visited a chiropractor were happy with the results. Almost 60 percent of those who tried chiropractic manipulation said it helped a lot. And about the same percentage of people were highly satisfied with their chiropractor.

Also rated very helpful in the survey were other hands-on therapies, such as massage as well as physical therapy. And those treatments were rated more helpful than over-the-counter or even prescription medication. If nothing is working to relieve your pain, surgery is a consideration. But how happy you are with the results will probably depend on your diagnosis. And always proceed with caution. More than 50 percent of respondents reported a problem with recovery from surgery, for example, finding it longer and more painful than they had expected. And 16 percent said their back pain didn't improve at all after surgery.

Finally, 44 percent of those surveyed found exercise helpful, making it the highest-rated self-help treatment.

"this is really no surprise to me - massage is really good in helping to heal a bad pain or to ease back pain."

Julie Allure Naturist Massage

Who Are Naturists?

Anyone can be a naturist. Your background, age, shape, race, creed and colour are irrelevant when it comes to enjoying the freedom of naturism, which is why it attracts people from all walks of life.

Naturists practise social nudity, aimed at encouraging self respect, respect for others and the environment. We only enjoy clothes-free activities in the right environment, among like-minded naturists, when it is warm enough.

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Naturism In The News : Society

As reported in the UK National press recently.

A RELAXED attitude to nudity could REDUCE the number of teen pregnancies, nudists said today.

British Naturism said the prudish attitude of Brits could be fuelling the rise in the number of teen mums.

Britain has the highest teenage pregnancy rate in Europe. Countries not so embarrassed about being seen in the buff have lower rates of school-age parents, said the group.

“Anyone who advocates prudery should be required to stand in front of a group of pregnant teenagers and explain why it is that, in countries such as Denmark or the Netherlands, most of them would not be pregnant,” the group argues.

The organisation also said that Brits treat breastfeeding in public as "dirty and shameful", and get embarrassed at the sight of a mum nursing her baby. They even drew parallels between our attitudes towards the body and the number of eating disorders.

Andrew Welch, commercial manager of British Naturism, said: "Governments, authority figures and social and community leaders should accept that the human body is not something to be ashamed of or embarrassed about, and that being more open about it would benefit society.

My thoughts on the the above are- "It is a bit of a sensationalist headline BUT the truth is that the underlining problem is really education and awareness"

Julie - Allure Massage

Swedish Massage - The Origins

Massage as we know it today started to emerge in the 18th century, and is often referred to as Swedish massage as much of it comes from the work of Per Henrik Ling (1776-1839).

Ling completed some of his study in China, and as a result developed massage techniques he called effleurage, petrissage, and tapotement (aka percussion).

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The Beginings Of Massage

Massage may be the oldest and simplest form of medical care. Egyptian tomb paintings show people being massaged. In Eastern cultures, massage has been practiced continually since ancient times. A Chinese book from 2,700 B.C., The Yellow Emperor's Classic of Internal Medicine, recommends 'breathing exercises, massage of skin and flesh, and exercises of hands and feet" as the appropriate treatment for -complete paralysis, chills, and fever."

It was one of the principal method of relieving pain for Greek and Roman physicians. Julius Caesar was said to have been given a daily massage to treat neuralgia. "

The Physician Must Be Experienced In Many Things," wrote Hippocrates, the father of Western medicine, in the 5th century B. C., "but assuredly in rubbing.. . for rubbing can bind a joint that is too loose, and loosen a joint that is too rigid."

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Naturism In The News : UK - Couple Walk For Charity

A naturist couple have begun a naked 220-mile walk from London to Birmingham for charity.

Mark Stephenson and Fiona Lincoln embarked on their naked expedition from Greenwich on Sunday. They plan to complete their journey by Friday to attend the Ordnance Survey Outdoor Show in Birmingham.

As they pass Tower Bridge, Houses of Parliament, Windsor Castle and Oxfordshire, the pair hope to raise awareness for the Clothes For A Cause appeal.

Stephenson and Lincoln, who are from Strood in Kent, say they plan to walk the entire distance in only hiking boots, socks and a rucksack.

Stephenson said: “As naturists we are completely comfortable in our own skin and will only cover up in adverse weather conditions, or if we are asked to do so when passing through populated sections of the hike.”

Good luck to them - I hope their walk to trouble free and they raise some cash and awareness.

Julie - Allure Massage

Naturism In The News : Germany

A NATURIST plans to open Germany's first nude hotel in the Black Forest where clothes are banned and all guests must be naked at all times.

Frieder Haferkorn, the entrepreneur behind the venture, says he wants to turn a conventional hotel into a haven for naturists.

Meanwhile two villages in the Harz mountain region are also reportedly looking into designating some of their walking paths in the local forests as nudist routes.

Lets hope people are careful with the HOT buffet !!!

Julie - Allure Massage

Naturism In The News : Ireland

A campaign has been launched to have a section of the famous Inch beach in west Kerry designated an area where nudists can go.

The Irish Naturist Association (INA) which has around 1,000 members, will be seeking support from candidates running in local and European elections for its plan.

It will also contact Kerry County Council requesting that part of Inch Strand be designated a nudist beach.

The association said that it intends to write to all the candidates running in the local elections in Kerry, seeking their support for a designated nudist beach in the county.

We wish them good luck !!!

Julie - Allure Massage

What Does Massage Do For You ?

Gentle massage affects the nervous system through nerve endings in the skin, stimulating the release of endorphins, the body's natural 'feel good' chemicals, to help induce relaxation and a sense of well-being, to relieve pain and reduce levels of stress chemicals such as cortisol and noradrenaline.

It helps reverse the damaging effects of stress by slowing heart rate, respiration and metabolism and lowering raised blood pressure. Stronger massage stimulates blood circulation to improve the supply of oxygen and nutrients to body tissues and helps the lymphatic system to flush away waste products. It eases tense and knotted muscles and stiff joints, improving mobility and flexibility.

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Back On Blog

Hi Bloggers

Sorry for not posting for such a long time hopefully will be blogging on a regular basis from now on !!!!

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New Web Site Design

Hi Bloggers,

Hope you like my new style website and new images ....

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Scorchiooooo

Hi Bloggers,

Well after yet another fantastic weekend of sunshine here on the South Coast the all over tan has been topped up very nicely - lol

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Cheeky England

Hi Bloggers,

Finishing up early today so I can catch the England game. Even so I have been fully booked - decided for a laugh to paint a St. Georges cross on on of my bum cheeks - it went down a storm - lol.

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Hi Bloggers

Have been back at work now for just over a week and I am fully booked every day so far - in fact I have never been so busy - its great !!!!!

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First Post

Hi Bloggers,

This is my very first post on my blog.

My name is Julie and I own and run a company called Allure Massage.