Features and contraindications of honey massage
Recently, honey massage has gained a lot of attention due to its powerful health benefits — which explains its growing popularity. Honey is rich in vitamins and microelements essential for the human body. Moreover, the body doesn’t need to expend energy to digest these substances, as they are already processed by bee enzymes and ready for absorption. Honey is also an excellent source of energy — often referred to as “sun energy.” Its composition is surprisingly similar to that of human blood plasma.
Natural vitamins found in honey are almost completely absorbed by the body without any risk of overdose, unlike synthetic ones, which are absorbed only up to 20%. For centuries, honey has been known for its antibacterial properties and has long been used as a universal remedy for various forms of physical weakness and general fatigue.
Beneficial Effects of Honey
Honey massage successfully combines cosmetic properties with therapeutic benefits. Instead of regular massage oils, natural honey — free from sugar additives — is applied to the body (sometimes with a few drops of essential oils). Its healing and wellness properties are highly diverse.
A special, universal massage technique promotes rapid absorption of honey into the skin. As a result, all bioactive components easily penetrate into the bloodstream and immediately participate in metabolic processes. Once all the beneficial elements enter the bloodstream, honey acts like a pump, drawing out toxins, waste products, salts, and other harmful substances from the body. These toxic elements are then removed through a specific massage technique and visually appear as narrow grayish-white residues on the hands of the therapist — confirming that the massage was performed correctly and that detoxification is taking place.
Since internal organs are directly connected with the outer layers of the body, the substances passed from honey through skin cells into the blood have a positive effect on the functioning of the body's internal environment. For example, the heart, kidneys, liver, and other vital organs, just like the skin, become cleansed and function better.
Massage Technique
The main movements during a honey massage involve strong palm pressure on the skin followed by a sharp upward motion that lifts the skin. Proper execution of these movements ensures that the honey is pressed deep into the skin and then pulled out along with toxins.
There’s no need to be alarmed if small bruises appear on the massaged areas — this is a temporary phenomenon that quickly disappears.
A recommended course of treatment consists of 10 sessions, conducted no more frequently than every other day.
Already after the first session:
- Metabolism significantly accelerates;
- Subcutaneous lumps begin to smooth out;
- Overall skin condition visibly improves.
In a toxin-free body, protective functions are activated and immunity increases. This type of massage is indispensable in fighting cellulite (“orange peel” skin) and excess weight. It is also successfully used as a preventive measure against colds and infections.
When to Use — and When to Avoid — Honey Massage
Honey massage is recommended for sleep disorders, mental and physical exhaustion, psychological stress, frequent headaches, cellulite, overweight, osteochondrosis, arthritis of large joints, radiculitis, and back pain. Weakened immunity and vegetative-vascular dystonia, as well as various internal organ dysfunctions, can be effectively addressed with honey massage. It is often used as a complementary therapy in treating many conditions.
There are very few contraindications for honey massage. The most common and important one is an allergy to bee products. Honey massage is also not recommended for blood disorders, skin diseases, presence of benign or malignant tumors, heart, lung or kidney failure, and excessive hairiness in the area being treated.
Only Natural Ingredients
At the "Berezoviy Gai" health resort, specialists use exclusively fresh, natural domestic honey for honey massage. Various natural essential oils may be added upon the patient’s request. The attending physician and medical staff strictly monitor for any possible contraindications to using honey. The massage is performed not only in accordance with all procedural requirements but also tailored to individual client characteristics and preferences. "Berezoviy Gai" — is where health and relaxation come together in one place!