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Abs & Stomach Massage Tones, Strengthens and Stimulates

Regular abdominal and stomach massage tones and strengthens your entire abdominal and stomach region, enhances digestion and stimulates your bowels. According to traditional Chinese medicine (a complete medical system which has developed continuously over at least 2500 years) the abdomen houses an important energy centre, therefore massaging this area also energizes your body.

Abdominal massage can be incorporated into your regular abs exercise routine, or done on its own first thing in the morning as a before breakfast boost. A gentle belly massage is also a goodremedy for over eating, indigestion, nausea, vomiting and diarrhea. Massaging your stomach and abdomen is safe, however check with your health professional beforetrying it, especially if you have a history of problems in this area or you haven't exercised for sometime.



Abs and Stomach Massage

1. Stand with your feet parallel and about shoulder width apart.

Slightly bend your legs and sink your weight down into them.

Keep your back straight.

Or, sit on a firm but comfortable chair with your back straight.

Or, lie down on your back in bed or on the floor.

Either take your top off or pull it up so that your stomach and abdominal area is bare.

2. Rub your hands together briskly until they are hot.
Immediately place them, one on top of the other, just below your bellybutton.

Using your palm and fingers rub in small, clockwise circles around your belly button, i.e. following the path of your colon.

Use fairly firm pressure, but not so much that it's uncomfortable.

Rub in small circles at first. Gradually make them bigger, so that eventually you are massaging your entire abdominal and stomach area.

Focus your attention on the heat penetrating your abdomen.

Do 40-50 circles or simply massage for several minutes, once or twice a day.

When you've finished cover the area immediately to keep it warm.

Benefits

- Tones & strengthens your abs
- Invigorates your abdominal organs
- Enhances blood circulation in the area
- Stimulates sluggish digestion
- Stimulates a vital energy centre
- Remedy for indigestion & constipation

Tips

- Empty your bladder first
- If your hands are very cold, warm them in hot water first, then rub them together - never massage with cold hands!
- Rub your abdomen after meals to enhance digestion & boost nutrient absorption
- Note: To help stop diarrhea, reverse the rubbing direction, i.e. rub in counterclockwise circles around your abdomen
- Massaging your stomach and abdomen daily is a highly recommended Chinese health exercise.

Musictherapic Massage

Check this video out of a masseur in Hungary who massages to the music of Prodigy.



Here is what he has to say about his unique bodywork experience:

"If we hear a beat or sound, the vibration of our body is changed in this moment and conform to the vibration of the heard sounds. It's called passive musictherapy. When we using massage technics in this moments -the moments of music- , the effects of our therapy will be greater and deeper. It will be like an experience journey. If we combine music and massage as two different types of therapies, the power of these treatments is doubled...We do this in our school in Hungary...come and try it! :)"

His website: www.musictherapicmassage.com

Top Ten Songs To Massage A Hipster To

From a reiki masseur, here is his list of the best tracks to play to "new-age" seekers:

"Boadicea" by Enya


"Alice" by Cocteau Twins


"Where Is My Mind?" by Yoav


"White Cloud Intellect" by LAL


"Everyday" by Cinematic Orchestra


"Indian Stomp" by Cyrus (Random Trio)


"Trans Fatty Acid (K&D Session)" by Lamb


"Samba de Bençao" by Bebel Gilberto


"Rossignol" by The Sea and Cake


"I Believe in You" by Talk Talk

Gay Saunas In Buenos Aires, Argentina

With the US dollar hovering at over $4.00 pesos/dollar it is becoming more attractive to visit an emerging gay haven for men: Buenos Aires. Here is a list of four saunas that are a treat to visit if you do find yourself down south. Experience for yourself some Latin flavor and a steam...

Here is a glossary for non-Spanish speakers -
Camara de Vapor - Turkish (steam) hot room.
Camara Seca - Finnish (dry) hot room.
Sala de Descansa - relaxation and rest room.
Ducha Española - cold shower.
Sala de Video - video room.
Cuarto Oscuro - dark room.
Hidromasaje - jacuzzi.
Masajista - masseur.
Pileta - pool.

A Full Spa, Viamonte 1770. (Subte: Callao, Line D)
Telf: 4371-7263. Email: info@afullspa.com
Web-site: http://www.afullspa.com/
Open 12 am - 3 am weekdays; open 24 hours at weekends. Entry $25 (discount coupon on web site).
Largest and most popular gay sauna in the city. Ground floor has changing rooms, bar/cafe, dry heat room, steam room, private cabins. Upper floor (front) has jacuzzi, gym, pool table. Upper floor (rear) has private cabins. Very popular on Sunday evenings. Masseurs available.

Nagasaki Spa, Aguero 427, Abasto. (Subte: Carlos Gardel, Line B)
Telf: 4866-6335. Email: info@nagasakispa.com
Web-site: http://www.nagasakispa.com/
Open daily, 1 pm - midnight. Entry $25 (discount for under-30s on Mon. & Tue., show ID document).
Brand new sauna in Buenos Aires opened 2008. All the facilities you would expect from a top class sauna including possibly the only sling in the city. Go to the web site and click on Galería then Actual to see pictures of all the interior.

Energy Spa, Bravard 1105 y Av. Angel Gallardo. (Subte: Gallardo, Line B)
Telf: 4854-5625. Email: energyspa@fibertel.com.ar
Web-site: http://www.energy-spa.com.ar/
Open Mon. - Sun., 12:00 - 24:00. Sauna for gay men opened in mid-2006. Large, clean, well-equipped, friendly staff. Ground floor has changing rooms, large dry heat room, steam room, plunge pool, jacuzzi. Upper floor has bar/cafe, small dry heat room, private cabins, porno video room, dark area. Masseur available. Very popular on Sundays.

Unikus, Av. Pueyrredon 1180. (Subte: Pueyrredon, Line D)
Telf: 4961-7792.
Web-site: http://www.unikusspa.com.ar/
Open daily. Small, fairly basic sauna popular with older men. Masseur available.

This Is Why Germans Are The "Hardest" Workers

It is refreshing how open some countries are with the business of sex, as per this photo we found in a town in Germany. Now that's a mission statement!

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