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After all therapies, whether provided by me or someone else, I strongly suggest doing the following:
- Drink a lot of water. One should drink a minimum of 64 ounces of water daily (2 quarts=64 ounces, 1/2 gallon=64 ounces), but that amount increases when the body is stimulated through activities such as exercise, massage, and facials. Metabolic toxins such as lactic and uric acid are broken up and released during massage, where they circulate through the body. The purpose of drinking water is to flush the toxins out of your body. The best way to do that is through your urinary system.
- Avoid caffeine and alcohol for the first 24 hours after a massage. Both of these substances dehydrate the body and you want to be nourishing the body in the time after receiving a massage. Otherwise, you will not achieve optimal results from your massage. (NOTE: If you can't deny yourself that cup of Joe in the morning, at least try and drink green tea, instead--green tea has just a little less caffeine than coffee but is chock-full of beneficial antioxidants.)
- Spend 10-20 minutes in a warm bath, shower, steam room, or dry sauna within the first 3-4 hours after your massage. Oftentimes, your schedule won't allow this, but it's certainly beneficial if you can! (NOTE: If you receive a Traditional Thai Massage, it is not recommended to shower, but rather to take a bath, steam, or dry sauna.)
- Get a good night's sleep. Try and get no less than 7 hours of sleep the night after a massage. Turn your phone off, keep the television off, and maybe try reading yourself to sleep for a change.
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