Massages are a great way to release tension and stress and promote relaxation. But a new study published has revealed for the first time that massages also provide a measurable, therapeutic benefit to the immune system as well.

Back pain is twenty times more painful than other body pains because these complex muscles are located so close to the spinal cord. Commonly-prescribed drugs for back pain can have serious side effects; even over-the-counter drugs can cause stomach problems and liver damage.

The tremendous benefits of regular massage are irreplaceable to the human body. It can definitely relax you, but there are some benefits of massage that go far beyond relaxation.

We all live in a field of energy. Scientists, as well as spiritualists, know this, yet most of us don't realize it in our day-to-day lives. "Like a fish in water or a bird in flight, we are unaware of the medium that supports us," Qigong Master Kenneth Cohen writes in his online essay on the nature of Qigong.