Indian Head Massage What is Indian Head Massage ? Indian Head Massage is a treatment which is based on an ageless tradition of Indian Medicine known as Aruyvedic Medicine. Not only the head but the shoulders, neck and arms are worked by a series of massage techniques which are at times soothing to alleviate stress and at other times stimulating to improved circulation. The treatment brings a deep level of relaxation first by massage working on the various areas of the head, neck and arms and then using pressure on various points on the scalp and back of the head which have been found to be centres of energy and are part of the meridian system used in Oriental Medicine. What are the benefits of Indian Head Massage?   Most people will feel relaxed and then energised but this can vary from treatment to treatment. Sometimes, if one’s lifestyle is perhaps not as healthy as it should be and toxins and stress are at a high level there could be a healing crisis. The following symptoms might be experienced:    Slight nausea and or/giddiness Headache Feeling of tiredness Increased passing of urine which could be dark and strong smelling Loose stools Running nose if client sufferers from sinus problems Please note that these symptoms are not experienced by everyone and when they do occur they will soon pass a maximum time would be around 24 hours). It is a welcome sign that stress and toxins are being dispersed and is really a case of feeling worse before you feel a great deal better. Following a treatment to aid the healing process and also as an ongoing habit you should drink lots of water (preferably filtered or mineral). Two litres of water would be a minimum requirement. Also:-  Drink herbal teas and avoid caffeine Avoid alcohol for at least 24 hours Eat lightly and rest as much as possible Have no other holistic treatment on the same day Avoid driving long distances Avoid heavy meals Avoid carrying heavy bags The following are contra-indications for Indian Head Massage: Epilepsy Diabetes Recent neck or head injuries High or low blood pressure Severe bruising Thrombosis or embolism problems Recent operations within 6 weeks Abrasions & cuts in treatment area Skin or scalp infections Recent Haemorrhage Spastic conditions In some cases, where a condition has been stabilised, the client’s doctor could be consulted to gain his/her approval and assurance that the treatment would be safe in view of the case history of that client. How often should I have an Indian Head Massage ? A weekly treatment for several weeks would be ideal until a good plateau of wellbeing is achieved and held and then perhaps once a month or six weeks.