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Sports massage: What it’s for and what to expect

Medically reviewed by Cara Beth Lee, MD Key Takeaways Sports massages help athletes improve performance and recover faster.Techniques like effleurage and tapotement are used in sports massages.Sports ...
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Which spa treatments are safe during pregnancy? Here's what to pick (and skip)

Some essential oils that are generally safe during pregnancy are lavender, jasmine, rose, tangerine, chamomile, neroli, ylang-ylang, and lemon. Those to avoid include rosemary, sage, basil, peppermint ...