<?xml version="1.0" encoding="us-ascii"?><rss version="2.0"><channel><title>eHow - Health</title><link>http://www.ehow.com/guide_10-http://www.ehow.com/guide_10-health.html.html</link><description>www.ehow.com</description><item><title>How to Give a Back Massage</title><link>http://www.ehow.com/how_8066_give-back-massage.html</link><description>Providing a little touch therapy for stress reduction is a wonderful and therapeutic gift in this era of 14-hour workdays, repetitive stress injuries and weekend warriors. The many benefits of massage include relaxation, stress management, postural balance, increased body awareness and emotional comfort, improved circulation and improved lymphatic drainage for release of toxins. Published on 3/6/2000</description></item><item><title>Comment by zephyr23</title><link>http://www.ehow.com/tips_8066.html</link><description>Great information, I sure do need a massage now!</description></item><item><title>Comment by lub2064</title><link>http://www.ehow.com/tips_8066.html</link><description>that is some good info you got there. i have all also got a dvd from www.howtodomassage.com  it is very practical i recommend it for any one&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;prim</description></item><item><title>Comment by Mamameme</title><link>http://www.ehow.com/tips_8066.html</link><description>Very informative and easy to follow.</description></item><item><title>Comment by iamageniuster</title><link>http://www.ehow.com/tips_8066.html</link><description>Awesome article. Great tips. 5 stars!</description></item><item><title>Comment by DoubleThis</title><link>http://www.ehow.com/tips_8066.html</link><description>Actually, he said to massage the OUTSIDE of the spine, which is often recommended. NEVER massage or put direct pressure on the spine.</description></item><item><title>Comment by Faithbee81</title><link>http://www.ehow.com/tips_8066.html</link><description>The effect is to increase circulation and release the natural endophins in the body.  The body and neck is made of many small stuctures of muscle mass, massaging through those fibers releases the lactic acid build up, which are toxins excreted from muscle. Good job on the technique.</description></item><item><title>Comment by lizzieeeeeeeeee</title><link>http://www.ehow.com/tips_8066.html</link><description>This is a load of crap.&lt;br/&gt;you can paralyse someone by massaging their spine which is what you have explained to do. is that what you are trying to achieve?&lt;br/&gt;be carful. research first.</description></item><item><title>Comment by lizzieeeeeeeeee</title><link>http://www.ehow.com/tips_8066.html</link><description>This is a load of crap.&lt;br/&gt;you can paralyse someone by massaging their spine which is what you have explained to do. is that what you are trying to achieve?&lt;br/&gt;be carful. research first.</description></item><item><title>Comment by amyshores</title><link>http://www.ehow.com/tips_8066.html</link><description>Very informative Article.........Here is a few pointers on massaging your baby to go with your Article&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;? Ensure before you massage that it is a good time for both you and your baby.&lt;br/&gt;? Always ensure you massage in a warm environment.&lt;br/&gt;? Avoid any harsh lights.&lt;br/&gt;? Short, clean fingernails are essential and remove any jewelry or rings, which may interfere.&lt;br/&gt;? If you have long hair, tie it back and roll up any long sleeves.&lt;br/&gt;? Try to keep one hand on the baby at all times.&lt;br/&gt;? Use pure cold pressed vegetable, nut, seed or fruit oil that is pesticide free.&lt;br/&gt;? The best ways to get a job as an infant massage therapist is in a Hospital or teach mothers how to massage in workshops.&lt;br/&gt;? Speak softly or sing to your baby during the massage&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Benefits&lt;br/&gt;? Teaches infants that touch is a form of expression.&lt;br/&gt;? Helps tone muscles and aids growth.&lt;br/&gt;? Enhances the bonding process.&lt;br/&gt;? Increases infant?</description></item><item><title>Comment by katotmt25</title><link>http://www.ehow.com/tips_8066.html</link><description>The only thing I would change about this is the persons neck position.  Use a face cradle or a small rolled towel under their forehead to keep the neck in proper alignment but allow for easy breathing.</description></item></channel></rss>