Benefits of Milk Thistle Tea

In a stressful world of too-little sleep and environmental imbalances, the liver is impacted the most. But milk thistle tea can make a real difference. 

An herb that has been used for centuries to promote liver health milk thistle takes its name from the milky substance released when the plant's leaves are crushed. It is thought that the benefits of milk thistle come through the herb inhibiting the binding of toxins to liver cells. The active ingredient of milk thistle silymarin can be helpful in treating toxin-induced liver diseases and silymarin has been shown in numerous studies to reduce liver injury caused by a number of drugs stress and environmental toxins. 

Our CityCleanse Therapeutic Massage is followed by a bolstering cup of organic wild-harvested milk thistle tea to promote liver support and warm you up on a chilly fall day.

For a restorative CityCleanse massage, book your appointment with Sofia today.

Benefits of getting a massage with organic jojoba wax

Has concern about greasy residue on your skin, clothes, or hair ever stopped you from getting a massage?

Highly processed, synthetic creams or lotions, and nut-based fatty oils may be less expensive, but they can leave behind an unpleasant, oily gunk that cheapens the massage experience.

At CityTouch, we use only organic jojoba wax to enhance your massage and leave your skin feeling conditioned and smooth. Extracted from the jojoba plant native to the southern US and northern Mexico, organic jojoba wax is a high-quality, scent-free medium that won't clog your pores or stain your clothing. Jojoba wax is chemically similar to your skin's natural oil, rich in vitamin E, is non-allergenic and naturally antibacterial. 

At CityTouch, we strive to provide the best massage experience for all our clients by equipping our massage therapists with the best tools.

Neck Pain Relief

Stretching levator scapula can help with neck pain.

This simple and quick self-care tip may help you reduce neck pain and improve neck mobility.

Let's focus on opening up levator scapula.  Levator scapula is an important muscle that affects neck and shoulder mobility.

If you are suffering from a stiff neck and have problems turning your neck, try this quick self-care tip:

• Place the hand of the affected side so it cradles the occipital ridge (base of skull).
• Rest your chin on he shoulder opposite the affected side.
• In a controlled manner, rotate your shoulder back and down for 12-15 repetitions.  

Massage therapy and yoga have similar benefits

The benefits of sports massage therapy and yoga are profound, when practiced correctly, flexibility and improved mental health are possible.

In yoga, you are actively moving and stretching joints and muscles.  In massage, you are passively receiving the benefits of stretching and moving joints.  Both yoga and massage can work together, or separately, providing many health benefits.

Benefits of massage and yoga:

• Helps control blood pressure
• Sports-related injuries
• Increased flexibility
• Increased lubrication of joints, ligaments and tendons
• May help relieve lower back pain
• May provide neck pain relief

For expert holistic massage, book an appointment with Rob today.

Shoulder pain? Massage therapy can provide relief.

Shoulder pain?  Massage therapy can provide relief.

Therapeutic Massage Therapy can relive many painful symptoms. This self-care tip may provide some relief.

• Place a yoga mat or beach towel on the floor. Using a small tennis ball or lacrosse ball, lay on your back, over the ball.
• Try moving your back over the ball, in between your shoulder blades, so that specific areas are targeted. Allow gravity to do the massage for you!
• Apply trauma oil, arnica oil or your favorite over-the-counter pain relief cream.
• If your schedule and budget allows, book a massage.

For expert shoulder pain relief, book an appointment with Rob today.