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Benefits of shiatsu therapy

Rusman — 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.

How to activate the body’s vital energy

Rusman — 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

Rusman — 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

Rusman — 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.

History and Types Masage

Rusman — 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.

Facial Massage for Beauty

Rusman — Sat, 27 Mar 2010 18:22:29 +0000

Facial massage to help the muscles and skin to remain firm, but has several benefits for beauty.

Apply facial massage often helps keep skin elastic, so avoid the appearance of wrinkles.
Another virtue is the facial massage to stimulate collagen and elastin, which is very important because they provide a sustainable network to maintain that there is no looseness or sagging skin.

Facial massage activates blood circulation and thus contribute to improved irrigation and oxygenation of the skin of the face and neck, it will look more supple and glowing.
Active ingredient of beauty creams penetrate deeper into the skin during the facial massage done immediately.

Homemade facial

No need to go to a beauty center to receive a face, you can do yourself to have a moisturizer and only a few minutes from time.

Full health we will show how you can practice your own facial massage.

* Before beginning a massage to cleanse face and neck skin with a cream or cleanser and then a sample taken from the tonic that usually used.

* For a facial massage is needed for a cream that allows the sliding skin without drawing hand, you can use the cream you want, and if you want to add a few drops of essential oil rosehip, almond or wheat germ will double benefit.

* The facials include neck and chest (do not forget these areas) and started sliding the finger from the neck to the chin neck, making small movements with his hands open.

* When you get under the chin facial massage will help to avoid the formation of the jaw and smaller if already formed, it will hit areas of the body with the fingers, with open hands, palms down.
Touched gently but continued with both hands at once.

* The facial massage is performed on the cheek by inserting fingers outstretched taps his temple with his fingertips and tweaks.
Never pull or stretch the skin to the limit, you should consider this if not, massage is not promoting prejudice.

* In the nasolabial wrinkle thumb placed on both sides of the nose, put a little pressure with rotational movement.

* In the area located on the lip skin contains more than gently pressing the circle with the index finger tip and many more.

* For a facial massage eyelids done in a circle around the eye gently moving the middle finger.
It starts on the outside and change the length around the eyes, always from the outside to take the end of the bone as a reference.

* The facial massage begins at the front nose, pushing so-called third eye, then with both hands on the motion made.
Massage in the middle of the eyelid raised eyebrows, you can easily check this first making it one side to be able to see the effect.

How to do Massage on Patients Suffering from Heart

Rusman — Thu, 25 Mar 2010 04:51:52 +0000

Correct Position:
Lean forward, arms as strong as you can, for compression.
A severe heart attack caused by blockage of a coronary artery. This blockage prevents blood reaching the heart muscle.
A simple way to determine if heart function is to evaluate the pulso.Si the person has no pulse to restart the circulation by chest compression on cardio pulmonary resuscitation practice which has two purposes:
Keep your lungs full of oxygen if breathing has stopped and
keep blood circulating carrying oxygen to the brain, heart and other body parts.
NOTE: Before you start the massage be sure of the absence of a pulse as it is dangerous to do compressions if the victim still has movement.
This technique can be performed by one or two people, when there are two helpers, one will perform the inflations and the other compression (and alternate), must be coordinated and stay alert to the opponent’s moves. Any movement that takes place should be supported loud so there is better coordination.
Technical
The heart is located in the chest, slightly to the left.
-Put the victim on his back with arms extended over your body.
“You press the chest over the area of the heart.
“Kneel at the height of the victim’s left shoulder and place your hands, one above another, above the heart, your hands must be on the center of the sternum and press with the heel of your hand.
Another tip to locate the correct area of compression is: locate the costal margin (last rib below), then find the lower tip of the sternum, is two fingers above it.
(For a child uses only one hand. For a baby uses only the index and middle fingers in the center of the chest in the middle of the nipples).
Lean forward, arms as strong as you can, for compression.
You must perform 15 chest compressions per 2 ventilations (breaths), repeat. (The speed of the massage is 80 to 100 compressions per minute). You should count each compression as follows: one thousand one, thousand two, thousand three, and so on.
In babies and children over one year he made 5 compressions and insufflation, repeat these actions until the victim recovers the circulation and respiration or in your case, if medical care is here.
If the pulse is restored spontaneously suspended cardiac massage maneuvers and continuing with breathing and repeats the procedure until a doctor is present.
If the victim in a baby or small child, you should compress the chest with two fingers only, at a rate of 100 times per minute.
Remember that your compressions should be done carefully, since both his ribs and his heart are weaker.
If during transport the victim regains a pulse and breathing place it in safety or side position recovery and be sure to watch your vital signs.
The approximate time compression and breaths should take approximately 15 seconds, so it is 4 per minute maneuvers.

Self-Massage Recommendations

Rusman — Wed, 24 Mar 2010 17:54:05 +0000

Self-Massage Recommendations
* We must start with the left side, it is the magnetic pole and the recipient’s body that conveys encouragement and stimulus to the organs that are targeted.
* It is important to try to relax.
* Make massage slowly and gently.
* Connect to the point three fingers below the navel, and work from there without force.
* The rotation is always counter-clockwise then clockwise and vice versa.
* When they are soft points, breathe deeply and continue the massage as you exhale.
* It is advisable to imagine the tension and dissolve the blockage, visualizing a bright light through the entire body bringing relief, health and welfare.

Self-massage for the feet and legs:
* Play around ankle-foot to relax the feet and legs, hold the foot with one hand while playing with the other leg. (repeat 3 times each).
* Providing a circular massage, ankle using both hands.
* Rotate each foot three times in each direction.
* Massage each finger, pressing them, to help activate blood circulation. Playing toes three times in each direction and stretching.
* Interlocking fingers to his toes and tighten three times in each direction.
* Massaging makes a circle with your thumb on the soles of the feet.
* With his fist, foot massage arches five times in each direction. (This is reflected in the spine).
* Massage with fingers extending space between the bones of the birth of your toes to the back foot. Repeat 3 times. (This is reflected in the lung, breast, and Brisket).
* Massaging the two bones of the ankle of each foot. (This is reflected in the sexual and reproductive organs, re-tension and inflammation of the pelvis and sciatic nerve)
* Safe Achilles tendon tighten. (This works on problems with the sciatic nerve, rectum, and sexual disorders and reproductive organs).
* Pressing the back of the knee. (working on tired legs, and bladder)
* Rotate your feet and legs to the thigh to pooling of blood returning to the heart and thus release the tension. Repeat with other leg.
Massage for the Abdomen:
* Make a circular motion in the lower right abdomen in a circular motion clockwise hours, and went to the top, in the stomach and down to the bottom left. (help stimulate a bowel movement). Repeat about six times and finally of course do the same thing only encourages every 5 inches.
* Massaging the lower rib cage in a circular motion against the clock hands as you exhale, to remove the accumulated tension in the organs and muscles.
* Using four fingers, to comb the intercostal space, starting with the right side and then moved to the left. Repeat 3 times. (working in the lymphatic system, helps eliminate toxins, stimulate the nerve and the intercostal muscles).
* With deep finger massage from the hollow below the collarbone to the armpit. (helping people with learning difficulties and those who suffer from brain fatigue).
Massage hands and arms:
* Rub your hands and linked his fingers.
* With your thumb or index finger, pull the birth of each hand, count to ten. (help stimulate the flow of energy).
* Apply massage each finger from the tip to the palm of his hand, wiped his finger. (helping to move stagnant blood in the heart)
* With your thumb on the palm of your hand, make circular massage in a clockwise sense.
* With four fingers Comb the back of his hand toward the wrist, wrist and to relax in three upward movement.
* Each ankle massage gently in circular motion.
* Massage the arms with palms up. Pinch of skin separating the elbow bone 3 times. Press biceps, triceps and deltoid. Following the shoulder with his thumb, destroy the bone.
* Repeat the previous massage with the other arm.

Massage to the head:
* Circular massage with your fingertips on the scalp. (relaxed and active hair growth).
* Rub the inside and outside the ear.
* Massage the face gently.
Massage for the back:
* With his fist through the column between the vertebrae. Repeat on both sides.

Massage therapy

Massage is one of the oldest forms of treatment as a means to restore health. Health or well-being means to balance our vital energy, cultivate self-healing powers and their beliefs.

We are accustomed to paying attention to all external stimuli, but how long we take to reflect on ourselves, our bodies, our feelings, needs and desires? Massage therapy is one of the oldest and most important to renew contact with the art ourselves. This affects all levels of our existence and respect him as a sacred entity and smooth. Direct contact with our body to communicate with the physical-organic-bone, muscle, psychological, emotional, energetic, spiritual and social.

For its part, the body is an electromagnetic field so that our hands are electric poles. Through the power of human touch can be a new experience and “energetic” balance, which pervades all levels.

By giving and receiving massages we become more aware of this and the level of vital energy in it. This vital energy is the product of breathing and eating, is the root of life, birth, growth and change. This is also called qi or chi. The ki activate all body processes, such as the circulation of blood and other fluids, which helps to distribute in the skin, joints, muscles and organs.

At the moment two people meet, gather the aura or electromagnetic field, which means there is an exchange of energy without having to account. Type of energy emitted largely depends on attitude, mental, emotional and physical persons. This explains the close relationship between therapist and patient. Therapist send and receive energy through their hands while playing, often untouched, for people who receive treatment.

Achieved with a total relaxation massage therapy and healing of many diseases (from organic mental illnesses and emotional problems), and even rejuvenation.

Cell respiration, oxygenation and circulation of fluids, metabolism, digestion and muscle have a great stimulus. This in turn encourages the elimination of toxins, waste, gas, stress, insomnia, migraine, and neuralgia, among others.

If the four sets of elimination (skin, kidneys, intestines and lungs) do not work perfectly, then the other organs are filled with toxins and cellulite, calculation, arteriosclerosis and obesity. With the help of a massage therapy to recover balance and overall well-being.

For all these reasons, massage helps people who experience the process of individual growth to live in harmony with oneself and with nature.

Type of Therapy and its Benefits

Rusman — Tue, 23 Mar 2010 17:38:45 +0000

Massage eliminates muscle spasms, only to stress, tension, and in many cases, improve mood. Are health benefits for both physical and mental health.

Body massage is applied since ancient times and has many benefits. They are good for the skin, blood and lymphatic circulation, muscles and tendons, respiratory and nervous systems, and even help improve mood. We have the possibility in this field is very different and each is suitable for each case.

Self-massage

Self-massage is a massage with a technique similar to Japanese shiatsu. This consists of exercises focusing on the head and neck, accompanied by breathing, stretching, and pressure taps on specific points. With the increasing practice of bone and muscle problems, anxiety, insomnia, stress, hypertension and digestive disorders.

Taurumi

The Taurine is a comprehensive body massage and the energy balance, circulation and provide relaxation. Traditionally, a baby at birth and is carried to friction with the Flor de Tahiti macerated for an hour and all the muscles of the body in a relaxed atmosphere.

Shiatsu massage, reiki

Shiatsu is a Japanese therapeutic massage that involves applying pressure with thumbs and palms in certain parts of the body, especially on both sides of the spine in coordination with the breath of patients to achieve greater relaxation and energy balance of each organ.

With shiatsu done to reduce pain, improve blood and lymphatic circulation and relax the muscle system.

Lymphatic

Subcutaneous lymphatic massage active and increase lymphatic circulation circulation again. Consists of: Gently massage the entire body followed the direction of lymphatic circulation, leading to increased edema or constitutional disease.
Circulation Massage

Circulation special massage for swollen feet and tired. In this application, lighter legs without the accumulation of fluid obtained at the ankles and knees.

Relaxing Massage

Massage is a relaxation massage is given to regional bodies concerned with soft tissue mobilization techniques, pressing the muscle groups in the area to achieve the total elimination of stress and tension.
Neuromuscular Massage

For massage in neuromuscular massage is used to find the contraction strain and excitement in the network, eliminating trigger points that can cause pain, restore posture alignment and reconstruct damaged tissue, increase flexibility and blood flow.

Massage with Aloe Vera

General massage cosmetics Aloe Vera has anti-inflammatory, soothing and regeneration. Cosmetic products containing aloe vera gel is extracted from plants and contains more than 140 active ingredients.
Massage with Algae

Massage applying seaweed consists of relaxation massage by placing the algae on the back of the neck, chest, abdomen and extremities.

Massage with algae has several combinations, one of which is the application of more infrared radiation in the treated area by applying a second massage.
Anti-cellulite massage

Circle cellulite massage consists of gentle massage with some cream that prevents the development of cellulite and prevent the formation of fat clusters. With their increasing circulation and gives skin a smooth, uniform texture.
Massage feet with seaweed

Foot massage is applied with seaweed, sea grass, first of all pure, then continues with moisturizing seaweed and essential oils.
Sports Massage

Sports massage designed to stretch and loosen muscles. Sometimes you can use heat to help relax the muscles and remove some debris.
Swedish massage

Swedish massage is a classic massage that applies in most spas. Consists of soft muscle manipulation with oils to improve circulation and relieve tension.

Tibetan Massage Increases Circulation

Rusman — Sat, 20 Mar 2010 13:00:58 +0000

Tibetan Massage improves circulation, tones muscles and nourishes your skin. Eliminate tension and stress, and muscle aches.

It is a great and effective rejuvenator.

Physical, mental and beauty … what more can you ask for.

Tibetan doctors are probably the first to talk about integrative medicine: body, mind and soul.

Tibetan massage is for them a supportive therapies to treat diseases. They argue that combating the disease, it must attack on all possible fronts.

Tibetan massage in most of the ills are due to external causes such as:

- Too hot or too cold

- Ingestion of toxic or inadequate food

- Physical or mental stress

- High emotions

- Poor regulation of daily activities

- Lack or excess sex

Tibetan massage places great emphasis on the importance of controlling emotions, hundreds of years ahead of psychology and psychiatry today, considering that most diseases are caused by emotional causes.

Tibetan massage from a reference system known as the 3 moods. Each disease is caused by an imbalance in one or more of them.

Tibetan massage from three vital energy pathways in the body or channels.

These three major channels, according to Tibetan medicine, branch into other 72,000 (which will be expanded by 12,000 more if you practice yoga or meditation), and central nuclei together in communication, called chakras or energy wheels.

So, our whole body is connected.

Among the Tibetan massage techniques find small strokes, rubbing, kneading, pressure or cleanliness, according to the disorder.

This massage uses Tibetan further assistance, certain oils: sesame oil, apricot, almond or coconut oil.