Massage therapy is a general term used to describe various forms of hands-on body work. This includes Swedish, deep tissue, sports, neuromuscular, hot stone, trigger point, lymphatic, therapeutic touch massage and many others.

Gyms, spas and even hotels often feature a sauna room, which provides either dry or wet heat. The average sauna can reach temperatures of up to 185 degrees F, according to Harvard Health Publications. The premise behind the sauna is that you sweat out the toxins in your body.

Several condintions cause red veins on your face. Post-menopausal women often experience thinning of skin, which can reveal the appearance of blood vessels. Rosacea is a common skin disorder that can cause blood vessels to break or become dilated, a condition called telangiectasia.

Massage for children offers a variety of health benefits. It is human nature to touch as a way of showing love and affection. This touch stimulates the body in positive ways to help it grow and develop. Massage is beneficial at any age but because children are still developing it can be especially helpful for them.

A sauna is a small, enclosed, heated environment that can quickly increase your body temperature to about 104 degrees Fahrenheit, according to Harvard Health Publications.

If you have asthma, your airways swell and become narrow, making breathing more difficult. Common signs of asthma, according to MayoClinic.com, include coughing, wheezing and shortness of breath.

Aromatherapy is the use of essential oils to promote healing and a feeling of well-being and relaxation in the recipient.The essential oils are extracted from the parts of herbs and plants and contain all the properties of the plants themselves.

According to the Body Type system, founded by Dr. Eliot Abravanel, the term "adrenal body type" refers to those people whose metabolic system is dominated by the adrenal glands and the hormones they produce.

Foot massage is an integral part of many different massage styles.

Swedish, deep tissue and hot stone massages are related massage techniques with different goals. Understanding the purpose of each type helps you choose the style of massage best suited to your needs and tastes. It will also help you avoid inappropriate techniques that may aggravate your condition.

If you want to lose weight quickly, you may have heard of the trend of slimming body wraps. During a salon visit, a technician applies cloth coverings to the body that have been dipped in a blend of herbal extracts. You are measured in inches before the wrap is done.

A paraffin wax "dip" or "bath" is a soothing treatment in which the feet are submerged in a warm mixture of paraffin, a petroleum-based wax, and mineral oil. This warming treatment soothes aching joints and improves circulation, and the combination of oil and wax softens rough skin.