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What is Thai massage?
Thai massage is believed to have been developed by Jivaka Kumar Bhaccha, physician to Buddha, more than 2,500 years ago in India. It made its way to Thailand, where the Ayurvedic techniques and principles gradually became influenced by traditional Chinese medicine. For centuries, Thai massage was performed by monks as one component of Thai medicine.
What does Thai massage feel like?
Thai massage is more energizing and rigorous than more classic forms of massage. Thai massage is also called Thai yoga massage, because the therapist uses his or her hands, knees, legs, and feet to move you into a series of yoga-like stretches. Many people say Thai massage is like doing yoga without any work. Muscle compression, joint mobilization, and acupressure are also used during treatment.
People describe Thai massage as both relaxing and energizing
What conditions is Thai massage used for?
Many people find that Thai massage has the following benefits:
- relaxes
- reduces stress
- improves circulation
- increases energy
- increases flexibility
- improves range of motion
- centers the mind and body
Precautions
Massage is not recommended for certain people:
- infectious skin disease, rash, or open wounds
- immediately after surgery
- immediately after chemotherapy or radiation, unless recommended by your doctor
- Prone to blood clots. There is a risk of blood clots being dislodged. If you have heart disease, check with your doctor before having a massage
- Pregnant women should check with their doctor first if they are considering getting a massage. Massage in pregnant women should be done by massage therapists who are certified in pregnancy massage.
- Massage should not be done directly over bruises, inflamed skin, unhealed wounds, tumors, abdominal hernia, or areas of recent fractures.
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Easy Effective Tips to Moisturize Your Skin
No matter what your age or skin type, it is vital to protect the skin you have. Avoid overly exposing your skin to the sun, wind, or harsh chemicals like chlorine. Practice a regular skincare routine by cleansing, exfoliating, toning and moisturizing your skin.
Follow these tips to keep your skin as healthy, smooth, and sexy as ever!
- After a bath or shower, apply moisturizers to lock the moisture into your skin.
- Alternate between oil-based and water-based moisturizers if you have combination skin.
- Choose an oil-free, water-based moisturizer for oily skin.
- Choose a thick, oil-based moisturizer for exceptionally dry skin
- Choose a gentle, fragrance-free, and hypoallergenic moisturizer for sensitive skin.
- Focus on other body parts besides your face. Moisturizing is vital on dry elbows, knees, legs, breasts, and other areas that may be prone to flaking and chapping.
- It's never too early to start moisturizing your skin and to protect it from the signs of aging.
- Mature skin may benefit from moisturizing products that contain alpha-hydroxyl acid, selenium, or Tropoelastin.
- Pick a moisturizer that contains a low level of sunscreen, like SPF 15. It keeps your skin soft and smooth while preventing the negative effects of harmful UV rays.
- Strengthen your skin by choosing moisturizers that contain Vitamin A and Vitamin E.
- Wear lots of warm clothes, as well as gloves, scarves, and hats in the winter to prevent chapped skin and loss of moisture
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+ Additional tips :
- Don't eat a heavy meal before the massage
- If you feel discomfort at any time, let your massage therapist know.
- If it's your first time at the clinic or spa, arrive at least 10 minutes early to complete the necessary forms. Otherwise, arrive 5 minutes early so you can have a few minutes to rest and relax before starting the massage.
- Be sure that your massage therapist has your complete health history, because people with certain conditions should not have Thai massage.
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The Beauty Foods
What To Eat Each Day For Looks And Health
Apple Cider Vinegar Besides having amazing healing properties, apple cider vinegar keeps skin supple. It's heavy concentration of enzymes helps peel off dead skin cells. It breaks down fat and helps food digest properly.
Carrots Maintain the outer layer of the skin to prevent premature aging. What you'll find in is the same as you'll get in Retin A.
Cheese To ensure a happy smile, add a slice or two of hard cheese into your diet. Choose Swiss, cheddar, or Gouda to block bacteria in the mouth and prevent cavities.
Citrus Fruits Hold the skin cells together by forming collagen. Collagen cannot be added to the skin topically, which is why fruits and fruit juices are such an important part of the daily diet.
Cranberries To ensure a happy smile, add a slice or two of hard cheese into your diet. Choose Swiss, cheddar, or Gouda to block bacteria in the mouth and prevent cavities.
Garlic Helps combat wrinkles and restores tissue.
Nonfat Yogurt High in calcium, which keeps your smile white and your teeth cavity-free.
Sweet Potatoes Vitamin A is known to be a remarkable anti-wrinkling agent. Sweet potatoes are full of this important vitamin. The pleasing results are clearer, smoother skin.
Tomatoes These "love apples" will keep you loving your skin. Tomatoes are rich in vitamin A, vitamin C, and potassium
Wheat Germ If you want to get rid of pimples quickly and efficiently, make sure to include two or three tablespoons a day in your diet. Add it to cereal, yogurt, and cottage cheese. You should choose foods that you enjoy, of course, but you need to include the following:
Vegetables Three to five servings daily. Try to include one serving of raw, leafy greens.
Meat Have no more than three three ounce servings a day. Cut off all fat. Try to make two servings of turkey or chicken. One serving of fish a day is ideal.
Fruits Two to three servings daily. A 1/2 cup of chopped or sliced fruit is a serving. Fruit salad
Dairy At least two servings daily. A serving would be eight ounces of milk or yogurt.
Fats Salad dressing, cooking oil, butter, and mayonnaise should be limited to two servings a day.
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Andaman Style : 2.50 hours @ 1,500 THB++ |
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Warm the Body |
10 min. |
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Thai Herbal Hot Compress |
50 min. |
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Aromatherapy Body Oil (massage) |
90 min. |
Andaman Pampering : 3.50 hours @ 2,000 THB++ |
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Princess Thai Herbal Body (scrub) |
60 min. |
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Aromatherapy Body Oil (massage) |
90 min. |
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Princess Thai Herbal Body Mask |
30 min. |
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(Refreshing) Thai Herbal Steam |
15-20 min. |
The Paradise of Andaman : 4.50 hours @ 3,000 THB++ |
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(Refreshing) Thai Herbal Steam |
15-20 min. |
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Thai Culture Body Scrub |
60 min. |
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Aromatherapy Body Oil (massage) |
90 min. |
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Thai Culture Body Mask |
30 min. |
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Royal Thai Facial Treatment |
90 min. |
The Andaman Experience : 5.50 hours @ 3,500 THB++ |
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Detox Herb Steam |
15-20 min. |
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Andaman Beach* |
60 min. |
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King of Andaman* |
90 min. |
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Ocean Mask |
30 min. |
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Hydrotherapy Detox Bath |
30 min. |
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Royal Thai Facial Treatment |
90 min. |
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** If the package treatment cannot be finish within a day, you can still use the remaining services in the next few days ** |
The Princess Style : 2.40 hours @ 1,000 THB++ |
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Warm the Body |
15 min. |
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Foot Reflexology Massages |
60 min. |
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Foot with Hot Herbal Compress |
30 min. |
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Foot Herbal Mask |
20 min. |
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Pedicure and manicure for only 800 baht 50 baht / nail |
30 min. |
Andaman Nail Art |
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Finger nails and toe nails for only 1,000 baht 100 baht / nail |
Thai Massage |
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Thai Traditional (massage) |
60 min. 90 min. |
500.- 700.- |
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Thai Herbal Hot Compass (massage) |
60 min. 90 min. 120 min. |
600.- 800.- 1,200.- |
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Aromatherapy Oil (massage) |
60 min. 90 min. 120 min. |
1,000.- 1,400.- 1,600.- |
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Aromatherapy Oil with Hot Herbal Compress |
90 min. 120 min. |
1,000.- 1,200.- |
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The Royal Thai Facial |
60 min. 90 min.
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600.- 1,000.- |
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Reflexology (massage) |
60 min |
400.- |
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Reflexology Massage with Hot Herbal Compress |
60 min. 90 min.
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600.-
800.- |
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Head, Back (Shoulder massage) |
60 min. |
400.- |
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Head, Back (Shoulder massage) |
60 min. |
400.- |
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Foot, Head, Back (Shoulder massage) |
60 min. |
600.- |
Body Treatment
Body Scrub |
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Thai Herbal Body Scrub (Samunprai Thai, Honey, Lemongrass, Milk) |
60 min. |
600.- |
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Thai Silk Body Scrub
(Black and White Sesame Seeds, Honey, Coconut Milk, Screw pine) |
60 min. |
600.- |
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Thai Favorite Body Scrub
(Sea salt, Lemongrass, Screw pine, Honey, Milk) |
60 min. |
600.- |
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Thai Culture Body Scrub
(Jasmine rice, Honey, Milk, Screw pine) |
60 min. |
600.- |
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Thai Coffee Body Scrub |
60 min. |
600.- |
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Ocean Salt Body Scrub |
60 min. |
600.- |
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Steam |
20-30 min |
300.- |
Body Mask |
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Thai Herbal Body Mask (Samunprai Thai, Honey, Yogurt, Lemongrass, Aloe Vera) |
60 min. |
600.- |
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Thai Silk Body Mask
(Black and White Sesame Seeds, Honey, Yogurt, Screw pine, aloevera)) |
60 min. |
600.- |
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Thai Favorite Body Mask
(Lemongrass, Honey, Yogurt, Aloevera) |
60 min. |
600.- |
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Thai Culture Body Mask
(Jasmine rice, Honey, Yogurt, Ginger) |
60 min. |
600.- |
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Green Tea Body Mask |
60 min. |
600.- |
Jacuzzi Bath |
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Romantic Herbs
(Screw pine, Jasmine, Lotus Public Pistil, Red Rose, Orchid) |
30 min. |
300.- |
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Refreshing Herbs
(Peppermint, Lemongrass, Bergamot, Screw pine, Borneol) |
30 min. |
300.- |
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Detox Herbs
(Green tea, Pomelo, Ginger, Screw pine, Bergamot, Lemongrass) |
30 min. |
300.- |
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Baby Bath
(Milk, Screw pine, Bergamot) |
30 min. |
300.- |
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** This services can also be made in the room, depending on availability. |
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111 Moo 3 Tambon Koh Kor khao, Amphur Takuapa,
Phang Nga 82190, Thailand
Tel: +66 76 592 222-9, Fax: +66 76 592 226 |
123/7 Nonsi Road,
Chongnonsi Yannawa Bangkok 10120
Tel +66 26 810 102-5, Fax : +66 26 810 107 |
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