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Massage and Massage Therapy involve the kneading and rubbing parts of the body to increase circulation and promote relaxation, as well as aid the process of injury healing and manage pain.
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- Aromatherapy Methods of Use - Making Your Own Massage Oil - by Submitted on Nov 17, 2009 from Wendy MackayOne of the basics of rules of aromatherapy is that they must be diluted to be applied to the skin. Making your own massage oil can be a wonderful way of using essential oils. Massage oils can also be used as body oils, as a way of moisturising and protecting your skin in a similar way to a body ...
Views: 3You must read the article to rate it. - Massage for Women's Pain - by Submitted on Nov 13, 2009 from Walt MorreyThere are a number of conditions that can affect a woman’s health. For instance, Fibromyalgia and Chronic Pain Syndrome are much more common in women than in men. These conditions can start a chain reaction leading to additional health issues, however, I believe that with patience, ...
Views: 4You must read the article to rate it. - The Quick Fix for My Life - by Submitted on Nov 13, 2009 from Walt MorreyWe see it everywhere in our culture – everyone wants the quick fix – Got a virus? Give me an antibiotic!! Got back pain? Let’s fix it with surgery!! Overweight? Just do the latest diet for a week!! I saw it advertised on TV, so it must be right. The government protects us from false ...
Views: 5You must read the article to rate it. - Massage Therapy Schools - Why and for Whom - by Submitted on Oct 30, 2009 from David Woods''If I'd known I was going to live this long. I'd have taken better care of myself'' -- Eubie Blake at the age of 100 Such a work driven society we live in today, it's very easy to be led into a monotonous routine. Bed to desk, desk to dinner table then back to bed! The few luxuries that we ...
Views: 26(2 votes)You must read the article to rate it. - Massage = Movement - by Submitted on Oct 29, 2009 from Sue ArlenOne thing we are all well aware of is that this world, and our existence within it, is in constant motion. Nothing stays the same, not even for a second. The earth itself is constantly rotating. The land masses are continually shifting and being re-shaped. The oceans are subject to never-ending ...
Views: 11(2 votes)You must read the article to rate it. - What Makes Massage Therapy Schools So Popular? - by Submitted on Oct 27, 2009 from David WoodsThere are several types of massage in practice all over the world today. Many cultures are rich in healing traditions which use consistent principles of spiritual bodywork similar to those of other cultures. Massage for professional use has been around as long as professional sports existed in the ...
Views: 12(2 votes)You must read the article to rate it. - Does your BODY need a TUNE-UP??? - by Submitted on Oct 23, 2009 from Patricia AranaAnnouncing a new experience like none other that will get you connected to your body like never before! Whether it's a personal experience or heresy, whether it was a good experience or a bad one, it's time you defied any speculations you may have had about massage. At Taylor Made Massage, a ...
Views: 29(2 votes)You must read the article to rate it. - What is Thai Massage? - by Submitted on Oct 21, 2009 from Shama KernThai massage is part of a family of Asian healing arts – Japanese Shiatsu, Chinese Tui Na, Indian Yoga Therapy. They all share common elements which distinguish them from Western Swedish massage. • They are performed fully clothed, generally no oil is used. Therefore the technique has to be ...
Views: 38(5 votes)You must read the article to rate it. - Touching Bodies Hearts and Minds - by Submitted on Oct 21, 2009 from Shama KernLanguage is sometimes not sufficient to convey meaning. Let's look at "love". You can love your wife, your children, your job, your cup of coffee in the morning, your new hunting rifle, God, or your country. Clearly loving God is a very different concept from loving your job. Loving your wife ...
Views: 28(3 votes)You must read the article to rate it. - Is Massage Therapeutic or Relaxing? - by Submitted on Oct 21, 2009 from Shama KernThere is a lot of information available about the benefits of massage. It has been scientifically established that massage is good for your body. It is also good for your mind; it relaxes, destresses, and temporarily shuts off incessant mental chatter. I am lucky to live in a place where massage ...
Views: 32(3 votes)You must read the article to rate it. - Touching the body - reaching the soul - by Submitted on Oct 16, 2009 from Sue ArlenMost people familiar with massage and bodywork are aware of how it can benefit the body and improve physical health and wellbeing:- improved circulation and muscle tone, greater strength and flexibility, relief from pain and tension are just a handful of the positive effects that can be realized. ...
Views: 28(1 vote)You must read the article to rate it. - Fall and The Martial Arts - by Submitted on Oct 02, 2009 from Bruce HutchinsonWith the weather getting colder outside training for all but the hard core practitioners is coming to an end. Moving inside we are returning to limited space, at home you may find only a few feet to train in, and unless you have access to an open gym you might not find significant space to practice ...
Views: 40(3 votes)You must read the article to rate it. - Massage Therapy – Other types of massage - by Submitted on Oct 01, 2009 from Allen AndersonMassage therapy is derived from many medical and spiritual or metaphysical concepts prevalent throughout human history. Concepts of natural healing like acupuncture and Reiki form part of a wealth of ancient knowledge that has survived the passage of time through passage of the healing arts from ...
Views: 43(1 vote)You must read the article to rate it. - Why have a massage today? - by Submitted on Sep 16, 2009 from Pam HauserMassage offers real health benefits. Although I've heard that some people are not getting massage because of our “recession”, the fact is that I have re-built my business this past year despite that. Recessions are a time of increased anxiety and fear for many people. Some have lost jobs, ...
Views: 52(2 votes)You must read the article to rate it. - 6 essential components of a thai massage - by Submitted on Sep 14, 2009 from Eric DexterWhat sets a Thai massage apart from other massages is that it does not work on a particular organ or a couple of muscles, but strives to work on the whole body. The Thai massage is a form of bodywork that has developed from the Chinese practices as well as from the Indian Ayurveda. It works on the ...
Views: 54(2 votes)You must read the article to rate it. - Corporate Chair Massage - by Submitted on Sep 11, 2009 from OneTouch MassageExtending your services into corporate chair massage is an excellent career move for massage therapists. You can naturally market your massage services and open yourself up to a wider client base through corporate massage. Massage in the workplace allows you to reach individuals who may never ...
Views: 52(1 vote)You must read the article to rate it. - Benefits of Water - by Submitted on Sep 09, 2009 from Pam HauserI am writing a book on “Spring Cleaning for Your Body: How to gently detox while continuing to live your life”. In doing research for my book, I am re-reading a book called Your body's Many Cries for Water by F. Batmanghelidj, MD. His message is simple and profound. DRINK WATER! Apparently ...
Views: 55(1 vote)You must read the article to rate it. - Spinology 13 Reasons to See a Spinologist on a Regular Basis - by Submitted on Sep 29, 2009 from Michael MeyerThe SPINE Centre 1st Floor GAA Building Greystones, Co. Wicklow, Ireland www.thespinecentre.ie www.spinology.org 13 Reasons to get Your Spine Checked for Spinal Occlusions (misalignments) on a Regular Basis! We all know that maintenance is the best policy when possible. Spinology is ...
Views: 55(2 votes)You must read the article to rate it. - Spinology---Living at Your Fullest Potential - by Submitted on Sep 09, 2009 from Michael MeyerSPINOLOGY—Living at Your Fullest Potential By- Michael Meyer, Certified Spinologist Director of the European School of Spinology www.spinology.org www.thespinecentre.ie Spinology is a fairly new profession, having been founded in 1980 by Dr. Reginald R. Gold from ...
Views: 56(2 votes)You must read the article to rate it. - Health Connection - Your Source for Massage Equipment - by Submitted on Sep 09, 2009 from Health ConnectionHealth Connection provides some of the best massage equipment that is on the market today. Excellent customer service and satisfaction guaranteed. The massage equipment offered at Health Connection supplies massage solutions for you and your horse. Health Connection is one of the few health ...
Views: 52(1 vote)You must read the article to rate it. - Treat Your Feet with a Foot Massager - by Submitted on Sep 09, 2009 from Health ConnectionDo your feet hurt? Or do you just need a moment to relax, let loose and forget about the stress of your day? The Health Connection Reflexology Foot Massager is exactly what you are looking for! Health Connections' foot massager with optional infrared heat is a truly revolutionary product in the ...
Views: 42(1 vote)You must read the article to rate it. - Equine massage therapy helps keep your horse in top shape - by Submitted on Sep 09, 2009 from Health ConnectionA horse's body is 60 percent muscle so it only makes sense that they can suffer from the same sort of muscle and joint aches and pains that humans experience. Similarly, just like a good massage can work wonders on the human body, equine massage therapy can make a big difference for the horse as ...
Views: 52You must read the article to rate it. - Hand held massager - by Submitted on Sep 09, 2009 from Health ConnectionA hand held massager is a great alternative to the more traditional practice of using a professional massage therapist. The Health Connection self massager is designed for easy use with a long handle shaped for the contours of your body allowing you to? Ease pain, stress, tightness and fatigue from ...
Views: 52You must read the article to rate it. - Massage Therapies That Cure All Ills - by Submitted on Sep 02, 2009 from Fred QuayeMassaging has been an acknowledged way of inducing the healing process for thousands of years. But when in need of distressing and loosening up after a hectic day at work, people also sometimes have a massage. Of course massage is available for anyone to use and can prove to be a great tonic to the ...
Views: 56(2 votes)You must read the article to rate it. - A Massage is For Everyone - by Submitted on Sep 02, 2009 from David WrightMost people carry a lot of stress in life. To have a job that has a lot of stress is just common in the world today. That is why so many people are turning to massage therapy as a profession. It is a growing trend for people to have stressful lives all year long, but take breaks for holidays and ...
Views: 52(2 votes)You must read the article to rate it. - The Art of Healing Massage - by Submitted on Sep 02, 2009 from David WrightThe benefits of getting a properly done massage is only something that someone who has received one can fully appreciate. When the muscles that are in our body, especially our backs and necks, get tight, and sore, it affects us in ways that we aren't even fully aware of. Stiff muscles and tightness ...
Views: 53(2 votes)You must read the article to rate it. - The Benefits of Massage Therapy - by Submitted on Sep 02, 2009 from David WrightMany people consider massage a luxury, and not something that could be considered a treatment for some medical conditions. However, there are a lot of benefits to this sort of therapy. It is definitely something that would be helpful for most people to do from time to time. One of the benefits ...
Views: 55(1 vote)You must read the article to rate it. - Unwinding Your Core Through Abdominal Chi Massage - by Submitted on Aug 31, 2009 from Francesca FasanoWe hear a lot today about strengthening our core, moving from our core, or our center. What does this really mean? What is our “core” anyway? Simply put, it is the center of gravity in our body located in our abdomen in the area from the navel to the pubic bone. Our core is a very integral ...
Views: 69(3 votes)You must read the article to rate it. - Removing blockages to happiness - by Submitted on Aug 31, 2009 from Roger FontaineLet’s only be limited by our imagination. Every day in my healing clinic I encounter clients who are restricted and blocked in their happiness and wellbeing. The causes and origins are multiple and complex and not resolved in a single one hour treatment. However a process is begun and a ...
Views: 59(3 votes)You must read the article to rate it. - Massage Therapy Training – Types of Massage Therapy - by Submitted on Aug 20, 2009 from Allen AndersonMassage is a common practice used by everyday people as a means to relax and unwind after a tense week at work or a tiring holiday. Since ancient times, spiritual and natural healers have used massage therapy techniques to cure illnesses and heal injuries to the body or mind. Many of the most ...
Views: 71(1 vote)You must read the article to rate it. - Once You Have Had a Kahuna, You Will Never Go Back! - by Submitted on Aug 13, 2009 from Nigel CoatesSo, you are not feeling 100%. Work is full of stress, family life is running you ragged, and the bills are never ending. If you could just have a 'time-out' to recharge and refresh, life would be wonderful! Well, when was your last Massage? When did you last take time away from the pressures and ...
Views: 80(2 votes)You must read the article to rate it. - Massage: Feel Fabulous, Gain Benefits - by Submitted on Aug 07, 2009 from Gael DrumApart from feeling absolutely fabulous, there are many benefits gained by the therapeutic treatment, massage. Too many people view this therapy as an indulgence rather than a wonderful preventative to health problems. They turn to it for its powerful benefits only when their body has been ...
Views: 78(2 votes)You must read the article to rate it. - Beneficial Effects of Massage Therapy - by Submitted on Aug 05, 2009 from Lee TrittBeneficial Effects of Massage Therapy Peer-reviewed medical research has shown that the benefits of massage include pain relief, reduced trait anxiety and depression, and temporarily reduced blood pressure, heart rate, and state anxiety.[2] Theories behind what massage might do include blocking ...
Views: 85(2 votes)You must read the article to rate it. - The Hidden Cause of Neck Pain and Lower Back Pain - by Submitted on Aug 05, 2009 from Stephen AkamineNeck Pain and Lower Back Pain complexities? Neck Pain and Lower Back Pain are the 2 most common forms of pain in the human anatomy, yet the cause of either can be complex at times due to so many different causes. One of those is often very difficult to diagnose, frequently overlooked, and is ...
Views: 92(1 vote)You must read the article to rate it. - The Hidden Source of Muscle Pain and Soft Tissue Pain - by Submitted on Aug 05, 2009 from Stephen AkamineWhy is it called a hidden source of Muscle Pain and Soft Tissue Pain? There is a source of Muscle Pain and Soft Tissue Pain that can be difficult to pinpoint, because the pain is felt in a location that is not the source of the problem, and if not treated properly is oftentimes difficult to ...
Views: 88(1 vote)You must read the article to rate it. - Excessive Lumbar Spinal Curvature is a Common Source of Lower Back Pain - by Submitted on Aug 05, 2009 from Stephen AkamineWhat is Lordosis? Lordosis is also known as Hyperlordosis or Swayback or Saddleback. It is an abnormal excessive front-to-back curvature of the lower back Lumbar Spine. Hyperlordosis is one of the most common causes of Lower Back Pain yet is a correctable condition if addressed properly. What ...
Views: 93(1 vote)You must read the article to rate it. - Foot Pain, PMS, and Amma Therapy® - by Submitted on Aug 05, 2009 from Maria TroiaIn AMMA Therapy®, foot pain can be an indication for local treatment as well as an assessment tool for an underlying organ condition. Foot pain along the anterolateral aspect of the dorsum of the foot, between the area distal to the junction of the 4th and 5th metatarsals, indicates ...
Views: 86(1 vote)You must read the article to rate it. - Sacred Breath & Healing - by Submitted on Aug 05, 2009 from Larry MelamersonSacred Breath is a process that increases your ability to feel and resolve the effects of your karma. The act of sacred processing will help you cleanse and release stored negative energy in your body. Sacred touch activates your Sacred Breath like a match or lighter, igniting ones Kundalini. ...
Views: 101(3 votes)You must read the article to rate it. - Rolfing Therapy: A Way to Align the Body and Relieve Pain - by Submitted on Jul 28, 2009 from Steve HefferonRolfing is a method of structural integration accomplished by soft tissue manipulation and movement education. Developed in the 1950s by Ida Rolf, this bodywork method has allowed people to stand straighter, move better then ever and gain height through its focus on correcting tissue fixations. ...
Views: 89(1 vote)You must read the article to rate it. - Sacroiliac Joint Dysfunction - by Submitted on Jul 28, 2009 from Steve HefferonWhat is it? The Sacroiliac joint (SI) connects the base of the spine to the pelvis. It has two connection points and a hefty network of ligaments because it is a weight-bearing joint. The connection points have a kind of interlocking mechanism that limits movement at the joint. The SI joint ...
Views: 97(2 votes)You must read the article to rate it. - Letting Go During Your Session is a Beautiful Thing... If You Can Let it Go - by Submitted on Jul 27, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsValentine's Day I had a session with a man. He came into the room and sat on the side of the table. When I asked him what brought him in, he told me that he and wife were finally at a nice space in their marriage, the kids were with the grandparents in the desert and he just wanted to relax. He let ...
Views: 75(1 vote)You must read the article to rate it. - Touch... May it Never Go Out of Style - by Submitted on Jul 26, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsGrowing up, massage was not a part of my life. Touching played no role in my house at all. I think the last time I really hugged my mom as a child, I was 11 or 12. I look around me now and our lives are set up on remote: minimal interaction, minimal physical contact. We email work to say we're sick ...
Views: 110(3 votes)You must read the article to rate it. - From Patient To Practitioner, Overcoming chronic pain - by Submitted on Jul 22, 2009 from Laura SadlerIn 1993, when I was in my mid-twenties, I attended a couple Step Aerobics classes at my gym. Shortly after my second class, I noticed that I had pain in my right knee. I didn't think much of it, I thought it would go away on its own. I quit taking the Step class, it wasn't my cup of tea, plus I ...
Views: 80You must read the article to rate it. - Massage Therapy - Fascia Work - by Submitted on Jul 20, 2009 from John Spencer EllisAmong the many health benefits of massage is one that will surprise the novice: the ability to manipulate fascia. Fascia are body components located between the skin and the underlying muscle. It's here that inflammation and injuries can produce damage that can be encouraged to heal by a good ...
Views: 93You must read the article to rate it. - The Critical Need for a Diagnostic Based Pain Assessment for Chronic Pain Management with Medical Massage Therapy - by Submitted on Aug 05, 2009 from Stephen AkamineWhat is the Benefit of a Diagnostic Based Pain Assessment for treating Chronic Pain with Medical Massage? Medical Massage Therapy, when combined with Diagnostic Testing, as part of a Comprehensive Pain Assessment, can be a highly effective tool for Chronic Pain Management. Can Medical Massage ...
Views: 113(1 vote)You must read the article to rate it. - Infant Massage ~ The Nurturing Touch - by Submitted on Jul 09, 2009 from Laura LaceyInfant massage is about touch. It is about touching our babies in a systematic way with a specific result in mind. Although it may seem like a relatively new phenomenon, it has long been practiced in many cultures throughout the world. In Nigeria babies are massaged from birth until they are about ...
Views: 196(4 votes)You must read the article to rate it. - How Massage Therapy Benefits Autistic Children - by Submitted on Jul 08, 2009 from Fred QuayeThe massage therapy is a well-loved session of many. Celebrities, public officials, workers, students, and people from all walks of life succumb to their cravings to experience the soothing effect that massage promotes. Imagine a day of hard work, stress, and pressure. Wouldn't it feel so nice to ...
Views: 197You must read the article to rate it. - 5 Reasons Why You Should Buy a Massage Table for Home Use - by Submitted on Sep 01, 2009 from OneTouch MassageWith a massage table at home, you can easily indulge in the luxury and healing power of therapeutic touch on a regular basis. Check out the benefits of owning your own massage table below. Enjoy giving and receiving massage in the comfort of your own home. With a massage table at home, you ...
Views: 232(3 votes)You must read the article to rate it. - The Debate on Massage Franchises - by Submitted on Jun 25, 2009 from Laura AllenThere has been a lot of debate recently concerning massage franchises, such as Massage Envy and Elements Massage. Both of these companies, and others like them, are on the fast track of expansion all over the country, and a fellow therapist from Canada mentioned recently that a major American ...
Views: 194You must read the article to rate it. - How to Choose the Best Types of Massage Therapy for You - by Submitted on Jun 22, 2009 from Lovelyn BettisonWhen you examine the listings for various clinics and spas you can see that the term massage covers a large variety of styles of bodywork. There are hundreds of types of massage therapy. Each type offers a different benefit. Whether you're getting a massage to treat a painful condition or just ...
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