THE FANTASTIC BENEFITS OF MANICURES FOR MEN The idea of men going to a nail salon for a manicure or pedicure was taboo for decades, but in recent years, this pampering practice has become more popular with men. In fact, many beauty professionals recommend that men get a manicure at least once a month, if possible. If you or a man you know has been contemplating getting a manicure or pedicure, go ahead and give it a try. You’ll be amazed at the mental and physical health benefits you’ll experience. Improved Nail Health Have you ever experienced a painful hangnail or nail infection? They can be incredibly irritating. If you want to avoid experiencing them in the future, get regular manicures and/or pedicures. Manicures and pedicures strengthen your nails and keep them trimmed and clean, improving their overall health. If you’re planning to wear nail polish, be careful because it can dry out or discolor your nails. Stress Relief A popular de-stressing method for many people is to get a massage. Most nail salons will massage your hands and feet before manicures and
pedicures, which sends calming signals to your brain and allows you to unwind and relax. Hand massages can even decrease anxiety, help you sleep better at night, and improve your wrist and finger flexibility. This massage will also help improve blood flow, which can reduce soreness if you use your hands regularly throughout the day. Younger-Looking Hands We expect to notice the effects of aging as we grow older, but getting manicures can actually slow down the aging process in our hands. Many manicurists will apply lotion and other creams to our hands that benefit our skin health. They might not be able to remove any sun damage or liver spots altogether, but they will be able to reduce signs of aging. It might feel daunting to walk into a nail salon for the first time, but there is nothing unusual about it. Get ready to experience some amazing benefits and treat yourself!
LEARN VALUABLE LESSONS BY WATCHING ‘MIRACLE’
One of the Greatest American Sports Stories
In February of 1980, the U.S. Olympic men’s ice hockey team shocked the world when they upset the Soviet Olympic team 4-3 in the semifinals of the Winter Olympics. The Soviet team had won the previous four Olympic gold medals and had defeated the Americans 10-3 in an exhibition game at Madison Square Garden three days before the beginning of the Olympics. American head coach Herb Brooks and team captain Mike Eruzione inspired their team to go undefeated in the opening round of play, forcing a rematch with the Soviets. The American victory occurred when political and military tensions were high between the U.S. and the Soviet Union. This victory proved meaningful in the Cold War’s grand scheme, though the players participating in it might not have realized it at the time. This fantastic story was immortalized in February of 2004 when Disney released the movie, “Miracle.” The film, starring Kurt Russell, explored the events involving the hockey team before and during the 1980 Winter Olympics. “Miracle” shows how Brooks built the team and persevered through challenging obstacles to help his team win the gold medal.
inspire others. He states, “Great moments are born from great opportunity, and that’s what you have here tonight, boys. That’s what you’ve earned here tonight, one game. If we played them 10 times, they might win nine. But not this game, not tonight. Tonight, we skate with them. Tonight we stay with them, and we shut them down because we can. Tonight, we are the greatest hockey team in the world.” His powerful speech ignited the flame that led the Americans to victory and has been shown at sporting events worldwide during pressure situations to inspire great moments.
You also learn about teamwork, as there were no true stars on the team. They were a group of college-aged amateur players who were able to compete with the greatest hockey force in the world. Without every player’s hard work and dedication, the Americans would never have made it as far as they did.
If you’re looking for an inspiring movie to watch with the family this winter, give “Miracle” a try.
You can learn plenty about leadership and teamwork by watching “Miracle.” Herb Brooks’ pregame speech shows how powerful words can
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