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Can you massage fat out of your body?

Massages do work to reduce the dimpling of skin that comes with the accumulation of fat, better called cellulite. But these massages cannot fix the problems permanently. Experts and researchers suggest that such massages can work great as a temporary solution but are not a permanent fix.

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It’s no more a secret that losing weight is the perfect combination of a healthy diet and regular workout. The process is tough but once you start seeing the results, it all feels worth it. Because weight loss is all hard work, something as relaxing as a massage can help you lose weight . Sounds like a dream, no? But some recent studies and health experts claim otherwise.Massaging is a wonderful way to energize your body, destress and unwind. A good massage can have a stimulating effect on your digestive organs and thus can ease constipation, nausea and allow your body to make most from the nutrition it gets. It boosts your metabolism, blood circulation and helps relax the sore muscles after a workout. This creates a stronger version of your body thus a perfect backdrop for your weight loss.Massages do work to reduce the dimpling of skin that comes with the accumulation of fat, better called cellulite. But these massages cannot fix the problems permanently. Experts and researchers suggest that such massages can work great as a temporary solution but are not a permanent fix.A study compared the effect of three different types of massages - mechanical massages, manual lymphatic drainage and connective tissue manipulation on different body parts. The results were, fat loss happened in all the cases as indicated by abdominal fat thickness, thigh circumference and thigh fat thickness. But the difference was not huge enough to indicate weight loss. But these massages could definitely compliment your weight loss.Massages are a good way to relax, unwind and rejuvenate but massages alone may not be enough for achieving the weight loss results. But by keeping your digestive system, blood circulation and metabolism healthy and in good working order, massage create a perfect backdrop for weight loss.A good massage after a hardcore workout can be the perfect sidekick. This is the reason why your fitness trainers indulge in massages so often. According to the American Massage Therapy Association, massages compliment exercise. Massages help in lowering the muscles tension, increasing your motion range, reduce swelling, decrease muscle stiffness and even prevent injury. All the creates a stronger version of your body, allowing you to workout harder.Good blood circulation helps in proper nutrient supply throughout your body. Connective tissue manipulation is a massage where soft tissues are manipulated to improve circulation. Better circulation leads to better metabolism, which helps you burn more calories.Massages ease constipation, nausea and help gastrointestinal issues. And when your digestion health is optimal, your body can make the most of the nutrients it gets and thus helps you lose weight. Manual lymphatic drainage is a massage that helps to push waste out of your body’s tissue, helping in overall weight loss.Massages are great in all the ways, studies also claim that combining massages with laser therapy or infrared can boost its effect. Researchers found that using laser light (low-level dual beam) delivered a better result than massage alone.

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What is a Japanese belly band?

Haramaki (腹巻, lit. 'bellyband') are items of Japanese clothing that cover the stomach. They are worn for health and fashion reasons.

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Japanese fabric costume accessory, worn over stomach

haramaki A modern

Haramaki (腹巻, lit. 'bellyband') are items of Japanese clothing that cover the stomach. They are worn for health and fashion reasons.

Wartime use [ edit ]

During the First Sino-Japanese War and World War II, a soldier going off to fight was often given a senninbari haramaki ("1,000 stitch belt") by his family. A mother, sister, or wife would stand on the street and ask passing women to contribute a stitch until 1,000 had been collected. The garment was meant to both provide warmth and serve as a talisman to ward away harm.[1]

Popular fashion [ edit ]

Modern haramaki do not have much in common with their historical predecessors that were made for armour. They are a simple circular tube of fabric, much like a tube top, worn around the midriff as opposed to the chest. The new haramaki have gained popularity in Japanese fashion as an accessory and are made from many fabrics and patterns for practical and aesthetic purposes. Shigesato Itoi and his company Hobonichi are commonly credited for the current resurgence.[2] Itoi had been wearing haramaki for years despite their old-fashioned reputation and perception as an unfashionable undergarment, eventually re-introducing them as an accessory for sale in Japan.