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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Effects of Thai Herbal Massage
May 20th, 2008 in Ayurveda, Massage
Thai herbal massage is an ancient and traditional massage. Basically Thai massage is originated in India based on ayurveda and yoga and thereafter become popular in Thailand. Massage is a treatment that generally applies to the parts of the body with effective oils. Now, Thai massage is one of the fastest growing kinds of massages around the world. Thai herbal massage involves with the uses of herbs. It is a natural treatment to the patients and benefits a lot. Most Thai massage is performed with clothes. It can also often get a Thai massage on with a comfortable dress. Thai massage is absolutely different from yoga.
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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.
Hydrotherapy
March 25th, 2008 in Alternative medicine, Massage
The main object of the hydrotherapy is to diminish stress and pain to help bring you into a state of calm relaxation. The daily anxiety can create numerous muscle tensions and restrict blood flow, causing headaches, exhaustion and severe pain. This is mainly due to physical feelings and if we flow hydrotherapy you can enjoy the real state of rest.
Chinese Cupping treatment
March 19th, 2008 in Alternative medicine
Chinese cupping is one of the popular methods of treatment used around the world today. This Chinese cupping can come in many types but the method used here consists of glass cups. Using glass cups Chinese cupping treatment can be made firmly and easily with almost care and safety. A flame is put into the glass cup which draws out the air creating vacuum when placed on the skin. The clients must be aware that this cupping method can sometimes mark the skin which can remain present for up to a week, however most people will only experience slight reddening that disappears quickly.
Indian Head Massage
March 17th, 2008 in Ayurveda, Massage
Massages can be given basically to aid the process of injury healing, manage pain, psychological stress and improve body circulation. Indian Head Massage is an ancient technique that Ayurvedic healers have been using for thousands of years. This technique is formally called as Champissage (champi is an Indian word for head) based on medicinal principles, specifically those surrounding flow of energy.
The Following are the simple steps to do Indian head massage:
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.