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What are the benefits of cold stone massage?

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Cold stones are used for a variety of things. to reduce inflammation in things such as degenerative disc or headaches. 
 provide a passive muscular stimulation to shorten over stretched muscles and aid in fitness recovery. Cooling of the core temperatures has benefits within blood circulation as the body begins to vasodilate the vessels to allow more blood to flow as a homeostatic response to keep the body warm. Shivering effects can be counted towards caloric burn as the body attempts to balance the internal temperatures in response to external stimuli. Clever use of cold stones to manipulate homeostatic responses in the body for a variety of reasons should be discussed with a professional as the obvious is not always correct.

Question 2

What is needed to give a cold stone massage?

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Purchasing a good stone set is your first priority.  Cold stones are usually sourced from marble because marble retains cold quite effectively due to its calcium content.  Marble stone sets are usually sold in set of about eighteen stones and include stones of many shapes and sizes.  Since marble needs to be cut, shaped, and smoothed by hand and not by nature, the shape and sizes available are endless.  Make sure that the stones fit comfortably in your hand and are easy to hold.  Marble stones are more fragile than their hot stone counterparts, basalt stones, so make sure to handle them with care and keep them from banging into each other when transporting them.  Clean the stones by washing them with a little soap and water and after they dry, moisturize them with a little bit of carrier massage oil to extend their lives.

Question 3

What sizes are the stones?

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Includes: 6 Small stones (1.57" diameter x 0.27"); 2 Long Rectangular stones (3.93" x 1.37" x 0.78"); 2 D-Shaped stones (2.56" x 1.77" x 0.4"); 4 Medium Oblong stones (2.95" x 2.16" x 0.47"); 2 Large rectangular stones (4.72" x 2.75" x 0.78"); 2 Large Round stones (3.93" diameter x 1"); 2 Tapered Tool stones (3.93" x 1.18" x 0.68")

Question 4

How do you clean these?

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I use an antibacterial dish soap, rinse with water, air dry before I put them away.

20 Pcs Cold Stone Massage Stone Set - Handcrafted Large Marbles

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