STRESS AND HEAD MASSAGE: DR. SHRINIWAS KASHALIKAR

Actually; the belief that the eyes, face, head, hair, related muscle groups, neck etc are benefited by head massage; has been prevalent for millennia.

But we, often ignore, neglect or actually despise the age old wisdom! If we admit our mistake sportingly, then we would change over to head massage once again!

If we massage our head ourselves we get the advantage of head massage as well as exercise to our arms, forearms, hands and fingers!

Further; the dryness of the palms (which many of us suffer from); also vanishes.

We can stroll or watch the news on TV simultaneously when we massage head and hence save time also.

If we are lucky and/or living in joint family; then we can give head massage to our parents, children, brothers, sisters, in laws; and so on. Serving our near dear ones builds a close and warm bond and is rejuvenating to the spirit of both, one who serves and one who gets served.

After the head massage; we can take warm or cold bath as may be comfortable. STRESS is vast. But simple customs and traditions; such as head massage and massage, prevalent in religious festivals such Diwali; are refreshing and underline the importance of ancient wisdom.

The traditional massage and the intricate skills involved in it; and the wisdom born through experiences; such as use of mustard oil, sesame oil etc (not merely the massage as taught in physiotherapy); can be beneficially included in mainstream medical education, practice and research; also.

This would rejuvenate and promote the traditional art and wisdom of massage and play a major role; creating meaningful employment opportunities in holistic healing.

Last but not the least; we can practice NAMASMARAN; (which is also a traditional practice and hence looked down upon by many of us); during every possible activity; including massage; and experience how we begin to overcome our own shortcomings and achieve blossoming of one and all!