Acupressure
May 28th, 2008 in Alternative medicine, Massage
The term “acupressure” is a traditional Chinese medicine (TCM). This treatment involves the uses of fingers to press key points on the surface of the skin to stimulate the body’s natural abilities. Acupressure is an ancient healing art to release muscular tension and promote the circulation of blood in the body. Acupressure is the most effective method to relieve stress and tension.
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Thai Herbal Massage
May 16th, 2008 in Massage
Thai herbal massage is obviously used to heal muscle pain, muscle sprain, muscle weakness and muscle tension. The main advantage of Thai herbal massage is to relieve muscular pain and gives stiffness to the body. The study and training of Thai herbal massage are generally provided in massage schools, hotels and massage parlors. The purpose of study of this massage some can help to give massage to their family members and others hope to earn more money. Most of the people are interested to study this type of course and to receive sciences.
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Causes of Sleeplessness
April 22nd, 2008 in Alternative medicine, Ayurveda
Elimination of doshas from the body through purgation and emesis; fear; anxiety, anger, smoke, physical exercise, excessive bleeding, fasting, uncomfortable beds go a ling way towards overcoming sleep. The above-mentioned factors along with overwork, old age, diseases, specially those due to the vitiation of vata (like colic pain) are known to cause sleeplessness even in normal individuals.
Rauwolfia in Herbal Medicine
April 2nd, 2008 in Herbal medicine
Rauwolfia is a very popular medicinal herb which grows to a height of about 0.9 meters. The lanceolate, bright green leaves of the plant are arranged in whorls of three and are about 7.5 to 18 cm. long. The flowers are found in clusters referred to as corymbose or umbellate cymes. The flower stalk and the calyx may be red and the corolla white with a red tinge. The fruit or drupes are purplish-black in color.
Herbal therapy
March 28th, 2008 in Herbal medicine
The tradition of herbal remedies continued for centuries, until the beginning of the new modern science and its knowledge of chemistry. Herbal therapy is mostly useful for the nervous system and increases your resistance to stress. A perfect herbalist may suggest taking skullcap, valerian or cowslip as stronger relaxants than the above. The most important herb that helps in relaxation is Kava Kava. This Natural herb is used for anxiety, insomnia, stress, nervousness and restlessness.
The history of Thai massage
March 11th, 2008 in Massage
Muscle stress and anxiety are getting more and more usual in our day-to-day lifespan. Altho not dangerous sicknesses, they can go dangerous unhealthinesses if left alone uncured. A lot of people have tasted different approaches to deal with these troubles. When most people still choose modern medicine, a few other people opt for time-honored healing formulas. Massage is one mending modality that more people are turning to. Everywhere in the world there are different styles of massage. Conventional medical massage of Thailand is one that’s turn more and more fashionable in past years.
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Massage - a healthy way to relieve stress
March 6th, 2008 in Massage
When somebody thinking of a massage his imagination is probably depicting an expensive and luxurious service in a fashionable spa resort or at the cruise ship. But the massage therapy could be surprisingly affordable.
Furthermore, being combined with the traditional medical treatments, massage is widely used as a natural and unobtrusive pain and stress relief.