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Why Acupuncture of Choice?

Ray Yearwood — Tue, 27 Apr 2010 18:03:12 +0000

The financial crisis is noted in almost all sectors, including acupuncturists are starting to notice it. It is now necessary to find new patients quickly. If we analyze carefully the economic downturn, we will realize that, as practitioners of alternative therapies, we should look not affected by the crisis. In times of “bad economy,” our patients and their families and friends can suffer not only financial problems but also physical and emotional. Knowing what we know of acupuncture and Chinese medicine is a good time to be a professional in the MTC. Why? It is very simple. Our job is to make people feel better. They taught us to treat physical and emotional problems. Today there is a high degree of emotional stress that manifests itself physically through pain. The emotional failure is occurring widespread emergence of new disorders, for which we have a solution. So why are not people queuing in front of your clinic? Good question. First, the perception people have of acupuncture is that it serves primarily to treat pain. Most people do not know that acupuncture calms, relaxes and helps to overcome these difficult times. People are not familiar with the great emotional support that acupuncture can offer. It is therefore very important to change this paradigm, and no better way than through the benefits offered by the Ear Shen Men Point Zero and HN-3 extra point. That’s why I started with acupuncture “Happy Hour”. These sessions consist of treatments in small groups Ear 15 €. I started doing it for two reasons:

1. It is wonderful to show people how fast that acupuncture reduces stress and anxiety
2. It is wonderful to break with the phrase “I’ve never tried acupuncture and needles scare me.”

The first session was attended Happy Hour 3 to 6 people and followed them with other treatments. With these results, I decided to repeat the session next week. That came after 10 people and 4 are returned. So in two days, only a few flyers and a little more, I got 7 new patients. Not bad.

I did the following:
• Created a flyer
• I went to the shops near my office and told them what was organizing and invited them.
• Ask local businesses if I could leave some flyers near the cash register, where they can be easily seen.
• Wear a masseuse to give massages
• I put a power point about acupuncture and stress at the treatment room

Everybody left with an envelope containing some special discounts for friends and family and 8 most important reasons to try acupuncture. But more important is that patients will be very cool to be talked to you for a long time. Through education, marketing and meetings “Happy Hour” will change the view of many people.

Benefits of shiatsu therapy

Ray Yearwood — Sun, 25 Apr 2010 16:26:54 +0000

For people who like to take care of day to day, it is important to know the balance and beauty techniques to feel forever young alternatives both inside and out.

There are many types of therapies with which you get to take care of the most enjoyable and relaxing.

The Shiatsu, for example, is a technique from Japan that is founded on the basis of traditional Chinese medicine. The purpose of this is finding the balance between our physical and mental part through good pipeline of our body energy charge.
The freezing of some part of the energy channels of our body leads to failures that can cause numerous diseases.

The technique is based on pressure points similar to acupuncture, except needles. To this end we use from the fingertips to the knees and elbows.

The Shiatsu is beneficial for problems from migraines, frigidity, stress, sciatica, lumbago, colon, apart from balancing our emotions and reduce pain.

Usui Reiki is a technique similar to Shiatsu, but with the advantage that one can perform the same treatment

Thai massage instead aim at the greatest extent possible of tendons and muscles through the mobility of the joints of arms and legs.

Therapy technique to treat emotional

Ray Yearwood — Tue, 20 Apr 2010 15:37:47 +0000

Metamorphic therapy is a treatment that allows a cure based on the metamorphic qualities possessed by the body.
This is a very precise technique to treat emotional problems and even shocks reviewing current and past personal experiences from the moment of our creation to the present. This will lead to a good relationship between health and welfare.

This type of therapy has similarities with the principles of medicine holistica, which is that we have a match in our life and spirit, body and mind in unity. These bonds are what gives the name to be holistic.

This manual therapy activates the vital energy within us, leading our bodies natural healing. Therefore we can consider it to us and not to the condition. This only helps our body to find the energy balance necessary for their regeneration has the best performance.

This technique is particularly beneficial for cases in persons with autism, Down syndrome, with difficulty of learning, anxiety, depression and heart acceleration.
It is also highly recommended during periods of pregnancy because it improves the body of the pregnant woman indirectly improving the embryo within.

How to activate the body’s vital energy

Ray Yearwood — Sun, 18 Apr 2010 07:59:03 +0000

Metamorphic massage, a technique that aims to reactivate the body’s vital energy. It is based on self-healing and that the body has a vital impulse that is what gives you strength and health to the body. This massage works on the memory cell to the point of returning to prenatal life through massage of the feet, hands and head.

Metamorphic Massage Therapy also called Prenatal and Metamorphosis, was created by Robert St. John, reflexologist and naturopath English, who discovered a psychological map of the human being which is reflected in the foot. The two most important reference discovered by St. John are the “father” and the “mother.”

Phalangeal joint in the big toe is located the “zone of the Father” which is what is linked to the time of formation of the first cell embryo at the beginning of the cervical spine. The place of the “healthy mother is the one in the Achilles tendon and heel edges.

This type of massage works on a temporal plane beyond the symptoms of the disease in particular, and is most effective when we do this massage someone emotionally attached to us. When parents give their children this massage to connect with the true life force.

There are three groups of patients in which the metamorphic massage has great effect: children and retarded adults, terminal patients and pregnant women. What time does each session you can determine each patient, as recommended in adults is at least one hour a week (half hour per foot). Each foot is completely reflected humans, working with this body part can produce changes in the life of the individual.

A massage that works with the “No-Time” and produces a pleasant and relaxing effect that is slowly creating changes in patient behavior.

Uses dance and music as therapy

Ray Yearwood — Tue, 13 Apr 2010 07:55:22 +0000

womb? Regardless of the life we lead sedentary, fast-paced, there is a common denominator in the lives of many of the urban population, and is composed of several ingredients: the heavy reliance, the constant pressures, the need to master time , leaving us empty of energy imbalance, a device that broadcasts the music that would achieve if it were alone. we can say that belly dancing can help in finding the lost balance , and it contributes to the awareness of basic body mechanics, especially those in the center of gravity and body’s life force (which is what more you work in traditional belly dancing); fundamental process to achieve self-knowledge that we need to function in society.
Training belly dance affects other parts of the body, strengthening the muscles of the abdomen, lower back and pelvis in particular. On the other hand, the dance coordinates the muscles and nerves with the mind. When the ear hears the music calms the body appears and fuses with the melody or rhythm triggers a very pleasant feeling we might call happiness. In fact, medicine currently uses dance and music as therapy, and although the dance is not able to cure many psychological or psychiatric diseases, helps to cure depression, nervousness and neurosis, diseases common in our times. we can enumerate some of the emotional benefits of belly dancing practice:
Breakouts. It causes the release physical, psychological and mental induces generate changes in attitudes, and feel more secure about life.
Expression of emotions. It works with moods such as sadness, joy, playfulness, sweetness, as reflected in the body, is a dance that is able to translate what happens on the inside of the dancer, finding in this form of expression a great relief, peace and harmony.
It fosters creativity. It is a dance that values the ability to improvise, to create the interpreter in the expression of feelings is a way to “tell a story”, he values spontaneity, which is not true in all the dances, let alone in social life.
It helps to restore confidence in an already overcome old fears. Enhances femininity. Help them connect with the essence of the feminine, and both can exploit that power of seduction, overcoming prejudices imposed by society. The eroticism is only found in the eye of the beholder.
Help to improve communication.
Physical Benefits:
Rigidity. Thanks to the work separately from each body part as hip, rib cage, chest, shoulders, head, etc., allows the release, fluidity and coordination, and the elimination of known knots of tension are formed either by stress , physical fatigue, or lack of exercise of certain muscles.
Better circulation. In exercising muscles, they need more oxygen, and the circulatory system works to give, reduction in blood pressure.
Menstrual cramps and digestive system. It was found that the pain subside through pelvic movements massage the area making it work better internally, without resorting to chemistry.
Evita osteoarthritis. Harmonizes the function of muscle to cartilage and joints. Exercise stimulates these “hinges” of the body to make them mobile and powered by the body’s natural lubrication. The sedentary activity causes the loss of this natural process and consequent loss of elasticity. Belly dancing stimulates the body fluid movement, something that other dances fail.
Burn calories. According to various studies, dance burns between 250-300 calories per hora.Por Finally, we note that the ancient Egyptians took to the dance as a sport, turning their bodies more resistant, exceeding in many cases life expectancy to that of contemporary Egyptians.

Shiatsu as a Type of Massage Therapy

Ray Yearwood — Sun, 11 Apr 2010 16:53:44 +0000

Similar to acupuncture, this type of massage therapy is based on the holistic system of traditional Chinese medicine because those who practice it believe that a person is not feeling well due to imbalances in the life force which flows through the meridians.

To fix this, the masseuse uses her fingers and palms, pressing energy pathways, called meridians to improve the vital energy.

Scientists have another explanation for this, saying that Shiatsu calms an overactive sympathetic nervous system. In doing so, helps improve blood circulation, relieve stiffness of muscles and relieves stress.

Shiatsu To be effective, the massage therapist who performs, you have to put pressure on a continuous rhythmic sequence. Unlike other types of massage therapy, the pressure feels more localized some points for best results. If at any time you feel pain, you should tell the therapist to adjust pressure and that is comfortable for you.

Shiatsu treatment is done on a massage table level or on the ground. Two other things that distinguishes this type of massage therapy from others, do not use massage oil and this is done while you are fully clothed.

Shiatsu is very good for people who suffer from anxiety, arthritis, back pain, constipation, depression, headaches, insomnia, neck and shoulder pain, poor digestion, stress, fatigue and PMS. It is so good that you can even get in a lot of relaxation session.

But not everyone can enjoy Shiatsu. It is not safe for people with open wounds, have undergone chemotherapy or radiation therapy immediately after surgery and are prone to blood clots, pregnant and immediately after surgery.

If you do not have any of these problems, you can enjoy Shiatsu. When scheduling an appointment, avoid going after a heavy meal. In addition, if the first time, try to be there at least one time before the scheduled appointment, and you have to fill out some forms for the first time in terms of questions about your health.

Shiatsu To be effective, the practitioner must be relaxed, to be able to convey calm the person down on the mattress. Good posture is also required and both hands must be applied at all times, even if a hand is off and the other is active.

Although this form of massage therapy involves applying a little pressure, the key here is perpendicular pressure without any movement from side to side, for the professional who is able to treat an entire meridian points and individual work . So the person ends up feeling relaxed and ready to go home.

Shiatsu as a type of massage therapy has been around for years and there are several styles to choose from. Some focus solely on acupressure points, others in the general work of the human body and the meridians while some highlight the diagnostic systems such as the System of the five elements. Whatever may be used, there is no denying the fact of these are based on traditional Chinese medicine.

Saccharin, Aspartame or Cyclamate

Ray Yearwood — Tue, 06 Apr 2010 17:39:42 +0000

For various reasons there are women who live “on a diet” most of my life that have eliminated sugar from your diet in favor of artificial sweeteners (saccharin, aspartame or cyclamate).

Others however do not use them, but when pregnant and go to regular visits with the obstetrician or midwife that the subject of weight, often giving more importance than it has, and just feeling the need to control a bit what you eat to prevent weight gain more.

In this need appears one of the easiest substitutions to perform: changing the sugar and saccharin. However, being pregnant, what is better?

The answer is simple and does not need too many rodeos: sugar is better because artificial sweeteners cross the placenta during pregnancy can harm the fetus.

Aspartame

Aspartame raised doubts, as there are experts who advise against its use has not been proved safe and experts, also has not been proved unsafe, do not prohibit it entirely, ensuring that, if consumed in moderation, appears to be safe during the pregnancy.
Saccharin

Saccharin, however, generates more controversy, as some animal studies show an increased risk of bladder cancer. As sweeteners cross the placenta entering the bloodstream of the fetus and research with monkeys indicate that saccharin takes longer to get out of the baby that the mother’s body, suspect that might accumulate in the baby’s bladder, thus increasing Therefore the risk of bladder cancer.

It must be said, yet it produced tumors in rats have not been given in studies with other animals and less on human beings. In addition, the dose given to rats equivalent to human consumption of 750 cans of soft drinks per day or 10,000 tablets of saccharin a day for a lifetime.

In other words, the more likely it is a safe substance, however, crosses the placenta and leads to uncertainty.
There is no evidence that sweeteners will help you lose weight

It is assumed that in making artificial sweeteners, since they have fewer calories than sugar, people will lose some weight. However, there is still shown (which does not mean it will not happen) because there is very little scientific research substantiating the trend. There are even some studies that seem to show that rather than lose weight, gain weight.

Sweeteners are a good choice – explain it because I find it interesting, but leave the subject of the blog – for people with diabetes, as they can consume and sweet foods without suffering the consequences of sugar.

In healthy people is recommended, for now, opt for sugar consumption, more natural than artificial sweeteners (and that sugar is not it a healthy food too.)
Adverse effects of artificial sweeteners

A low dose artificial sweeteners do not seem to be harmful. However, when limits are exceeded desirable (and apparently a normal daily intake can be exceeded) may cause diarrhea and are contraindicated in people suffering from allergies, asthma, in children under three years, since his digestive system and kidney not ready to receive sweeteners, the elderly and patients with a suppressed immune system.

History and Types Masage

Ray Yearwood — Sat, 03 Apr 2010 17:24:57 +0000

Touching is a basic human experience: touching, hugging, shaking hands and kissing up a fraction of the repertoire of tactile contact has our species. Whether to insult, expressing affection or repression, the sense of touch provides us with a broad form of communication that goes from the deepest recesses of human beings as sexual contact, even the most social or comforting as massage.

For reasons of stress, muscle pain or other discomfort, massage is becoming increasingly popular. From those that cause pain to those who do not even touch the body with the same objective: to feel good.

Without falling into the purely private or its opposite, massage involve different social ranks and their use can be focused to eliminate discomfort left by the extra effort in a sport, back pain or to stimulate your partner sexually.

In any case, says the beautician and massage therapist Mafredini Levinin Institute (in Santiago de Chile), Claudia Palacios, massage always involves a transfer of energy to the patient and that “if the therapist is a negative energy can not be do a good massage. “

History of massage

According to some publications, the massages come from east and, although not known exactly the time he began to be used, one of the first theories of this technique lies in the year 3,000 BC

Then, in some Greek texts, including the book “The Odyssey of Homer, referred to massage as popular practices in the society of the time.

Also, in the Roman Empire, gladiators were massages before and after the fight. Moreover, ordinary citizens flocked to spas and public baths to enjoy the benefits of these techniques.

With the advent of the Middle Ages, public manifestation is lost and reappears in Renaissance Europe (sixteenth century) as a therapeutic technique primarily.
Type

With a history that came to mankind for so long, massage techniques have been diversified according to the purpose for which they are used or depending on how they are made.

Although, in short, the massages are a set of manual handling on certain body locations, currently distinguish between several types of them. The most commonly used:

Swedish massage: perhaps the most widely used in spas and gyms, the person lies naked on a table with a sheet wrapped only. The massage oils and lotions applied by sliding their hands over the skin, kneading, tapping and shaking to relax strained muscles and joints occur.

Sports Massage: this variation in depth of the previous movements to increase range of motion and speed of recovery, helping the sore muscles. The specialist uses the palm of your hands to separate and relax muscles, and your fingers to apply impulses that can be painful but free of hassles later.

Shiatsu: through acupressure, the therapist uses his hands, elbows, knees and feet, as in acupuncture, pressing certain points where it is believed, the body’s energy flows.

Reflexology: A type of massage much more specific that applies only to the soles of the feet where it is believed, are connected to all other organs of the body.

This technique is based on the body’s energy can be channeled to heal moods and facilitate the cure of diseases. In this case, massage does not occur through contact but by the laying on of hands to alter the patient’s energy flow.

In the midst of diversity and popularity of the massage, have also appeared on the market of electronic devices that promise to relieve the discomfort in the same way that human hands. Claudia Palacios concludes that the machine does not know the limits of human pain and that, ultimately, people prefer the more personal.

What is Hepatitis B?

Ray Yearwood — Thu, 01 Apr 2010 17:13:07 +0000

What is hepatitis B?

Hepatitis B, known as HBV (hepatitis B virus) is a virus that infects the liver (the liver helps to digest food and keeps the blood healthy.) He is currently the only STD that is preventable with a vaccine.

Who can get Hepatitis B?

Anyone can get hepatitis B. People who have unprotected sex or injecting drug users are more likely to get hepatitis B.

How is Hepatitis B?

Hepatitis B can live in all body fluids, but is mainly transmitted through blood, semen and vaginal fluids. The virus can also live in body fluids such as saliva, tears and breast milk. It is possible to become infected in the following ways:

* Having sex (vaginal, anal or oral) with an infected person
* Sharing personal items like razors, toothbrushes and nail clippers with an infected person
* Sharing needles to inject drugs with an infected person
* Using non-sterile needles or equipment for tattooing, piercing the ears to wear earrings, or apply acupuncture
* A mother infected with hepatitis B can also pass the virus to her baby during childbirth.

What are the symptoms of Hepatitis B?

Many people have no symptoms. Some people may have hepatitis B without any symptoms and then become immune (which means they are protected against future infections with hepatitis B). Some people may have symptoms that disappear and then become immune. Other contract the virus and never become immune. These people are carriers and may continue to transmit the virus to others, even years later. If a person has symptoms, they may take 6 weeks to 6 months to appear after infection with hepatitis B. Many people with hepatitis B have symptoms similar to influenza. Symptoms may include:

* Tiredness, lack of energy
* Loss of appetite and weight
* Fever
* Yellowish skin or eyes (jaundice)
* Muscle or joint pain
* Stomach pain
* Nausea, vomiting
* Diarrhea
* Dark urine
* Stools (bowel movements)-colored
* Liver swollen and tender to the touch (the health care provider is detected during the examination)

How is Hepatitis B diagnosed?

The health care provider can diagnose hepatitis B by a blood test.

Is there a cure for Hepatitis B?

No, there is no cure for hepatitis B. But most people recover with no symptoms after 6 months. Treatment consists of getting enough rest, eating a healthy diet and avoiding alcohol. The health care provider checks your liver is functioning normally by blood tests.

Some people carry the virus without symptoms and can pass it to others. Hepatitis B can also cause long-lasting symptoms and permanent liver disease including liver cancer.

How I can prevent transmission of Hepatitis B to others?

If you are infected, do not have sex or intimate contact with anyone (eg kissing) until your health care provider approves. Do not share personal items such as razors and toothbrushes. You can have hepatitis B without knowing it and pass it to others. Be sure to tell your teammates (as) sexual relationships, past and present, who have hepatitis B, because you may have infected. Encourage them to go to your doctor as soon as possible, get tested, and to consult the possibility of gamma globulin and vaccine to protect against hepatitis B. Once your health care provider says you have sex again, be sure to use latex condoms (or polyurethane for those allergic to latex) having oral sex, anal or vaginal sex.

How I can I avoid getting Hepatitis B?

Your best protection against hepatitis B is a vaccine. Is given in 3 separate shots. You have to receive three doses for the vaccine to give you maximum protection. You can lower your risk of contracting hepatitis B by not having sex or, if you’re using a latex condom. If you find that your partner (a) you have hepatitis B, ask your health care provider if you need gamma globulin and / or the vaccine.

You can also reduce your risk of contracting hepatitis B by avoiding the following:

* Sharing needles or syringes
* Share instruments used for piercing ears to get earrings, tattoos and hair removal
* Sharing toothbrushes or razors

Inflammation of the Liver.

How the Diet of Pregnant Women to Food

Ray Yearwood — Mon, 29 Mar 2010 18:52:31 +0000

Every woman has a range of daily needs that must be consumed for the proper functioning of your body, which are increased during gestation and lactation.
Proteins: Their function is the proper development of body tissues. They are found mainly in meat, fish, seafood, chicken, eggs and pulses. During pregnancy, this figure increases by approximately 15 grams, reaching 60 grams daily and 65 in nursing. Do not drink too much red meat, because it provides healthy fats that are not to the mother or the fetus.

Calories: They are responsible for energizing the mother, to support the growth of the baby, placenta, uterus and breasts. Most of the calories are cereals, bread, potatoes and fresh legumes (beans, peas, pomegranates). During the first trimester, this figure must be maintained, but to start the second, should increase calories to 2300 to the end of the third quarter, and once the breastfeeding, the increase must come until 2500.

Calcium: It is a fundamental element in strengthening the baby’s bones. The main contribution of calcium is obtained through dairy products and some fish. An adequate supply prevents the risk of hypertension and premature delivery.
Iron: It is important to avoid anemia and the possible risk of spontaneous abortion, premature delivery or low birth weight. It is also found in meat and meat products, egg yolks, shellfish, green vegetables, nuts and legumes. In pregnancy, must be doubled to 30 mg.
When you start breast-feeding, you should return to 15 mg.
It is important to follow these food sources of vitamin C (orange, lemon, pineapple, tomato)
Liquid: It is essential for the proper functioning kidney and digestive systems. The minimum daily amount should be 3.5 liters. During lactation, drink at least 5 liters of water, milk, soup or any kind of drink, avoiding alcohol or caffeine prepared based on.

Fiber: It is very important fiber intake to prevent or relieve constipation. It is found in legumes (beans, lentils) and fruit and vegetables in general.
Folic acid: Folic acid is a B vitamin necessary for red blood cell formation, and also essential for the development of nerve cells in the embryo and fetus is essential for pregnant Surely the nutrient that is most directly related to health and good development of the fetus is folic acid. An insufficient intake of folic acid during pregnancy can cause low birth weight babies, premature detachment of the placenta, neural tube defects and other congenital malformations. Folic acid helps prevent anemia, which increases the risk of bleeding and sepsis (acute bacterial infection) prevents disease in the brain and spinal cord of the baby. Generally, the doctor will prescribe a drug charge, although it can be found naturally in orange juice and citrus fruits in general, leafy green vegetables, legumes, peanuts, etc.
Essential fatty acids: There are certain fats that are vital for the proper functioning of the body, and that it does not produce on their own, so to be acquired only through food. Vegetable oils, avocados, olives and some seafood products are required for proper formation of brain tissue and eyesight.

Sodium: you should avoid excessive consumption of prepared foods, preserves, deli and cheese because they contain too much salt, which promotes water retention in pregnant women as natural. Moreover, excessive consumption of sodium, could cause problems of hypertension.
You must have a healthy diet, with natural and fresh products, or prefer dried or frozen before the smoked sausages or other products you need for preservatives. At the same time, avoid all kinds of junk food or that carry many colors, as these affect the baby’s nervous system and may cause allergies.

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