3 Ways to Give Your Body Some TLC

The daily tasks of working, taking care of the kids, grocery shopping, and housework all take a toll on our bodies. Add in the fact that so many people live in polluted areas with not enough access to green spaces, and you’ve got a recipe for disaster when it comes to putting our bodies under stress. Here are some ways in which you can undo that damage and give your body some much-needed TLC. Go on, treat yourself!

1. Get a massage

A massage can help relax your body, relieve aches and pain, improve your circulation and muscle tone, and get your lymphatic system working more effectively. There are many different types of massage, and you should choose the one that works best for your body at that particular time. Here are some common types of massage:

• Deep tissue massage: this massage method uses deep finger pressure and slow strokes to release tension in the muscles and connective tissue. As well as relaxing you, a deep tissue massage will relieve chronic issues, such as neck pain and a sore back, and will help improve your posture.
• Relaxation massage: this type of massage uses long, rhythmic strokes on the body and less pressure than a deep tissue massage. As the name suggests, the aim of this type of massage is to relax you, but not to relieve pain or other chronic problems.
• Swedish massage: this type of massage sits in between the previous two, in the sense that it uses more pressure than a relaxation massage, but less than a deep tissue massage. As well as medium-strength strokes, Swedish massage also uses kneading and tapping to relieve muscle tension.

These are only three of the many massage types out there, so you should do your research and choose the best treatment depending on what you would like the massage to achieve.

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2. Have a facial

Our face is often the body part where the skin suffers the most from the effect of stress and pollution. Depending on your skin type and on the environmental conditions where you live, you might be prone to getting greasy skin, blackheads, and pimples, or you might find that your face gets really dry. If you have combination skin, you’ll experience both sets of problems at once – lucky you. 

A facial is a set of one or more treatments that are administered to your face by a trained professional. They can include face masks, chemical peels, microdermabrasion, and more. For longer-lasting results, choose a medical facial rather than a facial at a regular day spa, which will usually only treat the surface layers of your skin.

3. Take a Pilates class

Pilates is a type of low-intensity exercise that focuses on improving core strength, balance, mobility, and flexibility through gentle movements coordinated with the breath. Doing some Pilates will make your body feel more energized and rejuvenated because of all the stretching involved, and it won’t leave you out of breath like many other forms of exercise, which means that you’ll be more willing to actually do it even after a tiring day at work!