MASSAGE: DR. SHRINIWAS KASHALIKAR

Massage is called MARDANAM in Sanskrit.
SNEHASCHA DHATUN SANSHUSHKAN PUSHNATYASHU PRAYOJITAH
BALAMAGNIBALAM PUSHTIM PRANASCHASYABHIVARDHAYET

The dry DHATUS (weakened body matter) becomes stronger if oiled and massaged. Even the AGNIBALAM (i.e. fire principle in body i.e. the metabolic activity) is rejuvenated and the PRANAS (i.e. peripheral, autonomic and central nervous and neuromuscular activity) is also strengthened.
VYAYAMASVINNAGATRASYA PADBHYAMUDVARTITASYA CHA
VYADHAYO NOPASARPANTI SIMHAM KSHUDRAMRUGA IVA

One whose body has perspired because of exercise and massaged by feet becomes so strong; that just as timid deer do not come even nearby a lion; similarly the diseases do not come even in the vicinity of him/her.

BHARATIYA SANSKIRI KOSHA VOL.7, pages 90-91.

There are different types of massage which improve circulation in almost every nook and corner of our body. In the evenings the head massage is especially useful. We can do it ourselves.

We can use Brahmi oil and get the additional advantage for massage of even eyelids, face etc.

Once in week whole body massage can do wonders to our health.

We can use Narayan oil for additional benefit. It is useful to massage the feet twice or thrice a week. The best time to massage the feet in the evenings. Feet take all the burden of the body. But they are not enough attention. Callosities, corns, scaling, fungal infections, bruises are common on feet. This is especially so in case of those who do a job where standing for long time or walking is required. Ill fitting shoes, allergies to synthetic shoes are also common problems. They keep us nagging. Regular massaging ensures flexibility of the small joints and adequate circulation and micro-circulation in the feet. This is especially useful in diabetics who are more to develop vasculopathy and resultant damage in the feet, in the form of necrosis and gangrene. Massage when given with love and care can be far more soothing and healing than when given by a professional who may be indifferent.