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Self-massage has multiple benefits and helps to detoxify the body, improve circulation, fight stress, and strengthen the body. They are beneficial both for individuals and for the physical preparation of the masseur. To detoxify Every day we accumulate numerous toxins in our bodies, which can have multiple origins. They can come from an excess of hormones generated by stress, pollution, exhaust fumes, toxic products that we inadvertently inhale, chemical molecules contained in tap water, but also more simply from food toxins. These toxins have the adverse effect of causing premature cellular aging and promoting fat accumulation. Toxins clog our metabolism, which, when fatigued, becomes less responsive. Our body must then enter into a constant struggle to eliminate them. Self-massage has the advantage of promoting the elimination of these toxins. To improve the circulation of bodily fluids -- Lymph Lymph circulates in the so-called lymphatic channels, irrigates the accessory organs, transports fats, protects the body against foreign bodies, eliminates waste that cannot be transported by the veins and is one of the guarantors of our immune system. Self-massage allows for deep and effective lymphatic drainage, and is highly recommended to decongest the legs and thighs, areas where it frequently stagnates. -- The blood Oxygenated blood travels from the heart through the arteries, then returns through the veins. Our metabolic exchanges take place through micro-capillaries, so the quality and fluidity of these exchanges is crucial for our metabolism and determines our level of "good" health. When exchanges are impaired, our metabolism slows down and our body loses vitality because our venous system is a kind of "low pressure" system. Our contemporary sedentary lifestyle is often responsible for these ailments, due to low or even nonexistent physical activity, but also because of prolonged stationary positions and standing still, which slows blood circulation. In these circumstances, it is advisable to self-massage at least twice a week and ideally daily. To combat stress Stress is a neutral response of our body to aggression. It is the emotional coloring, the context, the situation and the temperament of the individual that will determine its positive or negative aspect, because the same situation can be experienced differently depending on the perception that the subject has of it. There are two ways to combat or reduce stress: practicing breathing exercises or self-massage, in order to decompress the body and calm the mind. The practice of self-massage helps to harmonize the body with the mind, combating occasional or permanent stress, but also anxiety attacks. To relax or activate the nervous system The human nervous system's function is to receive and process information from the outside world before sending it to the relevant organs and body areas. It coordinates sensory information, as well as muscular movements, and regulates organic and emotional functions due to the presence of our limbic brain. Thus, self-massage, through its purely mechanical actions, stimulates cutaneous, muscular, tendinous, ligamentous receptors, etc., in relation to the central and vegetative systems. Self-massage helps to activate the sympathetic or parasympathetic nervous system and restores the body's energy balance. Pain relievers Self-massage is a valuable aid for athletes. Before playing sports, they warm up and energize the body, stimulating the sympathetic nervous system, using stretching techniques. After exercise, they help to combat muscle pain and contractions, reoxygenate tissues and eliminate lactic acid deposits. To gain energy The energy which is written "Ki" in Japanese and pronounced "chee", which designates breath, spirit, a sensation or even a feeling or more literally "steam above rice" because it represented "the energy produced by the absorption of rice". Then this notion evolved into the fundamental abstract principle allowing the emergence of life and the universe. Thus, when a blockage occurs, energy no longer flows correctly, and disharmony or illness arises. Self-massage helps to stimulate the circulation of Ki in the energy meridians and a boost of energy. To loosen the joints Self-massage can relieve joint pain, whether related to age or sports, while also providing flexibility and tone to those who practice it regularly. To stay healthy As a preventative measure, self-massage is also increasingly popular, in addition to promoting relaxation, boosting the immune system and strengthening the metabolism. To regain awareness of one's body Self-massage allows us to regain awareness of our body as a whole and to connect with our inner self, in order to be fully attuned to its needs. Benefits for the masseur These maneuvers are intended to prepare the masseur for physical exertion. Many practitioners neglect this daily preparatory phase, which helps to preserve oneself over time. Let us remember, it is essential to be fit and warmed up in order to provide any type of massage. This short self-massage preparation protocol includes about twenty maneuvers. It takes very little time, requiring only about twelve minutes depending on your speed of execution. Neglecting this phase can lead to pain, tension, and stiffness. Its main benefit is to preserve the body of the person being massaged over time.