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what is a hot hand towel?

At M.I.A The Elite Relaxation Specialists in Canton Texas you can add a Hot Hand Towel just for when you want to try something new. Heat treatments are used to provide health benefits, ranging from treating arthritis joint pain to increasing circulation to reducing post-exercise muscle soreness. You can also derive benefits from heat from our heating pads, Jacuzzi Oxygen Spa Treatment, Super Detox Soak, Paraffin Wax Treatments and Hot Stones! Using hot moist towels is a convenient, inexpensive mode of heat therapy. The towels can be administered before a massage to increase circulation and help relieve muscle soreness.

HOT HAND TOWEL Moist Heat Effects?

Moist heat sources -- like hot towels -- transfer heat more quickly and effectively to the skin and underlying superficial tissues than does dry heat, according to a December 2013 report in the "Journal of Clinical Medicine Research." Applying moist, hot towels also increases blood flow to the skin more quickly than dry heat sources, according to a study published in September 2009 in the "Archives of Dermatological Research." When used to treat muscle pain -- such as after an intense workout -- applying hot moist towels is most effective in the first 24 hours, according to the 2013 study. For optimum muscle-healing benefits through increased blood flow, another form of moist heat delivery may be best, as towels cool quickly.

Integrating HOT HAND TOWELS With Massage?

Massage therapy increases blood flow and skin temperature for up to 60 minutes, according to a July 2010 "Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine" report. Since both moist heat and massage are used to relieve post-exercise muscle soreness, these therapies are often integrated. One option is to apply hot moist towels for 20 minutes to 2 hours immediately following exercise and follow that with a massage focusing on the muscles used in your workout.

Considerations: Check with a health-care professional before using hot towels if you have a pre-existing health condition that affects temperature sensation or circulation, such as diabetes, high blood pressure or heart disease.

***Hydration is very Important before any Elite Relaxation Massage Services or Treatment. It is encouraged to plan in advance when Scheduling a Services to hydrate with WATER a day before the session starts. Water is extremely fundamental in life. We HIGHLY encourage & praise all our clients in taking responsibility for making the healthy choices to always take care of their bodies & souls.

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