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Massage Technique - Petrissage By : Robert This stroke referred to as petrissage (derived from 'petrir' meaning 'to knead'). Petrissage can be subdivided into picking up, wringing, squeezing and rolling. If you are good at kneading dough then you will quickly become an expert! Massage Technique - Percussion Movements or Tapotement By : Robert Percussion movements (tapotement) involve a series of light, brisk, striking actions applied with alternate hands in rapid succession. Two of the main percussion strokes are cupping and hacking; they may be performed on many areas of the body, although they are especially effective when used on fleshy and large muscular areas of the body such as the thighs Massage Technique - Vibration and Shaking By : Robert Vibration is a fine, gentle trembling movement of the tissues which is performed by your hand or fingers. Shaking is a large: movement performed more vigorously. Position for Massage By : Robert Ask your partner to sit comfortably on a stool or a chair, ideally with a reasonably low back. The receiver should take off their shoes, loosen any tight clothing, uncross their legs and relax. If a cushion is available place it on the receiver's lap so that he/she can place their hands lightly on it. Massage Technique - Effleurage or Stroking By : Robert Effleurage (stroking) is one of the principal movements of massage and may be performed on any area of the body. It signals the beginning and the end of a massage both preceding and succeeding all other strokes and facilitating the flow from one movement to the next. Massage in The Workplace By : Robert A rapidly increasing number of companies all over the world a realizing the benefits of massage and are heeding the call to provide massage therapy on site. Stress costs employers enormous amounts of money every year. Massage For Aches and Pains By : Robert Of all medical problems massage is probably most renowned for helping back pain, stiff neck and shoulders, and general aches and pains. Massage For Stress Related Problems By : Robert At every opportunity throughout this book I have talked about how incredible massage can be in the management of stress. Approximately one third of absences from work can be attributed to the effects of stress, anxiety, and depression, so it is in everybody's interest to deal with stress as quickly as possible. Massage for Respiratory and Abdominal Problems By : Robert For coughs and colds, try rhythmic stroking on the chest to soothe the area. Follow this with a gentle neck and face massage, and finish with gentle static pressures on either side of the nose. Massage for Headaches By : Robert The type of massage you use depends on the intensity of the headache and what your partner prefers. You can use very gentle feather stroking or deep firm pressure. Learn Basic Swedish Massage Techniques By : Robert Massage is practiced all over the world by many different cultures. Simply speaking, it can be divided into two main types, or systems, depending on whether it originates in the West or the East. Face and Head Massage By : Robert Good face massage can soothe away anxiety, headaches, and exhaustion, and replace them with a feeling of serenity and well-being. Swedish Massage Tips - How to Give a Swedish Massage By : Robert Although massage has been around for centuries in Eastern cultures, it didn't really take off in the West until the 19th century. Under the influence of a Swedish physiologist and fencing master, Pir Henrik Ling (1776-1839), a system was developed that combined massage with physical exercise. Stroking Tips For Chest and Neck Massage By : Robert Continue the chest and shoulder massage with gentle stroking movements. This will gentle stroking movement. This will disperse the oil and soothe the area at the same time. Chest and Neck Massage By : Robert I am always surprised by the number of people who carry tension in their chests. Bad posture; sitting cramped over a desk; hunching over a steering wheel; certain sports, such as golf; and illnesses such as asthma, can all cause strain and tension in chest muscles. Aloe Mucilaginous Polysaccharides Basics By : Robert Aloe Mucilaginous Polysaccharides (AMP) is a haul out derivative from Aloe Vera. The uppermost attention of AMP is attaining all the way through the developed procedure that engrosses freeze-drying. Chelation From The Beginning By : Robert The term chelete was first used by Dr, Gilbert T Morgan in 1920. The literal meaning of this term is derived from the Greek word chele means claw of a lobster. It works like a caliper to grab something. But the systematization of the chelation theory was done by French- Swiss chemist Alfred Werner. Benefits of Oral Chelation By : Robert Oral chelation therapy has long successful track records. It is being recommended by doctors for years not without reason. There are some advantages associated with the oral intake of chelation products. Oral Chelation Therapy And Chelation Oral Intake By : Robert Oral chelation refers to taking chelating agent orally. This therapy is done in two ways. One is administration of chelating agent through intravenous injection. The other simple way is taking it orally just as we eat or drink something. Oral chelation therapy is done to dissolve the toxic metals by forming a chemical compound with the toxic metals or minerals. How Chelation Agents Work By : Robert The word chelation has different connotations. In the field of health and nutrition it refers to chelated minerals. But when it comes to chelation therapy it refers to process inside the body. Chelation Therapy - Medicinal Use of Chelation By : Robert The administration of chelation agents for the removal of toxic metals and materials from the body is called chelation therapy. In this therapy the main ingredient used is EDTA. Chelation Treatments By : Robert Chelation refers to a chemical substance that is used to remove molecules such as minerals and metals from the body. It holds these molecules together tightly to facilitate their excretion from the body. Massage - History of Massage By : Robert Historical records prove that massage is the oldest form of physical medicine known to humans. Massage - Benefits of Massage By : Robert Massage is an ancient healing art with enormous benefits for all the systems of the body, some of which are outlined below. Back Massage - Pummeling and Cat Stroking By : Robert You can proceed to the end of the back massage with a combination of some of the next moves or, if you have time, you can try them all. Back Strokes - Fan Stroking and Circle Stroking By : Robert Remind yourself of this gentle stroking movement before you start. Back Strokes - Stroking and Circular Pressures By : Robert Nearly everyone experiences stiffness and tension in their neck and shoulders, and when giving a massage, special attention should be given to these areas. Back Massage - Stroking Variations By : Robert For a slightly different movement, try fan stroking. Start with your hands on your partner's lower back, as above, and stroke firmly up the back pressing on the muscles on either side of the spine Back Strokes - Circle Stroking By : Robert This is a wonderful linking movement. It is a circular, flowing action that can be done in either direction on the back Back Strokes Massage By : Robert This article tells you all about one of the greatest delights in life a good back massage. Abdominal Massage - Finishing Off And Final Touch By : Robert This is a comforting stroke that combines continuous gliding movements with gentle squeezes Aromatherapy - A Catalog of Scents By : Robert Although there are hundreds of essential oils, most people tend to stick to a select few. Abdominal Massage - Side Stroking By : Robert Make a series of small circular pressures following the outline of the large circle that you made in the previous two moves. Aromatherapy - Healing Powers By : Robert Aroma is derived from the greek word for spice (scent) and "therapy" means treatment, so aroma therapy literally means curative treatment using scent. Abdomen Massage - Starting Out By : Robert Some people are nervous about having their abdomen massaged. I believe this is because they carry tension there, and exposing the abdomen makes them feel vulnerable. Abdominal Massage - Double Circle Stroking By : Robert The focus of abdominal massage is relaxation and most of the soothing movements involve circular stroking around the navel. Aromatherapy - Blending Oils By : Robert One of the great advantages of blending oils is that you can create your own mixture according to the scents you prefer. Aromatherapy - The Power of Scent By : Robert Of all the senses, smell has the most sensitive receptors, and smell is the most memorable and evocative of sensations. Aromatherapy - Perfumed Massage By : Robert Being pregnant does not mean you have to give up your vegetarian lifestyle Pterocarpus Marsupium, Roxb By : Robert A moderate to large tree about 90 ft or more high. Leaves compound, having 5-7 leaflets, 3 to 5 inch long, oblong or elliptic, margin wavy, flower about 1.5 cm long, yellow in colour. Momordica Charantia, Linn By : Robert It is a climber, stem is slender pubescent with suborbicular leaves and single pale flowers. Terminalia Arjuna, Wight and Am By : Robert Arjun is a large tree of 60-80 ft height. Leaves sub-opposite or alternate, sometimes clustered at the ends of the twigs and often bearing large glands on the petiole or near the base of the midrib beneath Useful Plants for Diabetes By : Robert Azadirachta indica (Neem) extract also has marked hypoglycemic properties. Syzygium - Cumini, (Linn) Skeels By : Robert A large evergreen tree, leaves opposite, 820cm long, leathery. Fruit 1.5-4 cm long, violet black on ripe. Seed usually one. Fruits are eaten raw with salt, make tongue purple for hours. Useful Plants for Blood Pressure and Heart Problems By : Robert Dendrobium macraci (Jivanti)-It is found to lower blood pressure in acute and chronic hypertension. Flax - Uses and Side Effects By : Robert Flax has been used for more than 10,000 years as a source of fiber for weaving or clothing Elecampane - Uses and Side Effects By : Robert Elecampane is obtained from the dried cut root and rhizomes of lnula helenium. Figwort - Uses and Side Effects By : Robert The useful constituents of figwort are derived from the dried flowers and leaves of Scrophularia nodosa. Elderberry - Uses and Side Effects By : Robert Elder flowers and berries have been used in traditional medicine and as flavorings for centuries. In folk medicine, the flowers have been used for their diuretic and laxative properties and as an astringent. Dandelion - Uses and Side Effects By : Robert In Germany, the herb and root of the dandelion are used as an appetite stimulant, diuretic, bile stimulator, and treatment for dyspepsia. Horsetail - Uses and Side Effects By : Robert Horsetail is used in traditional medicine as a diuretic and an antitubercular drug, and in the treatment of kidney and bladder disturbances. Hellerwork - Uses and Side Effects By : Robert Hellerwork is a type of deep-tissue bodywork developed by Joseph Heller, an aerospace engineer who studied Rolfing, Aston-Patterning, and the use of energy for healing. Gotu Kola - Uses and Side Effects By : Robert Gotu kola has been widely used to treat a variety of illnesses, especially in traditional Eastern medicine. Gossypol - Uses and Side Effects By : Robert First identified as an anti-fertility agent in China in the 1950s, gossypol is also a component of cottonseed oil, which is used for cooking. Gentian - Uses and Side Effects By : Robert The gentians have been used for centuries as bitters to stimulate the appetite, improve digestion, and treat a variety of gastrointestinal complaints. Glucomannan - Uses and Side Effects By : Robert Glucomannan is a polysaccharide that is classified as a soluble fiber. Golden Seal - Uses and Side Effects By : Robert Native Americans used golden seal as an eye wash and to relieve stomach problems Hyssop - Uses and Side Effects By : Robert Hyssop has been used for centuries as an herbal medicine. In ancient times it was used as an insecticide, insect repellant, and pediculicide. Iceland Moss - Uses and Side Effects By : Robert The mucilage components found in Iceland moss, lichenin and isolichenin Jojoba - Uses and Side Effects By : Robert Jojoba oil has been used for many years as a hair conditioner and restorative, as well as in medicine and cooking. Jambolan - Uses and Side Effects By : Robert Jambolan is derived from bark and seeds of S. cumini or S. jambolana. Jamaican Dogwood - Uses and Side Effects By : Robert Jamaican dogwood is obtained from the root bark of P. piscipula or P. communis. Jimson Weed - Uses and Side Effects By : Robert Jimson weed is most commonly used as dried leaves, with or without tips of flowering branches Irish Moss - Uses and Side Effects By : Robert Irish moss is obtained from the dried thallus of Chondrus crisp us. It's a form of seaweed containing polysaccharides, vitamins, minerals, and iodine. Indigo - Uses and Side Effects By : Robert Indigo has been used as an emetic, to purity the liver, reduce inflammation and fever, to alleviate pain, and to treat numerous other ailments from hemorrhoids to scorpion bites. Jaborandi - Uses and Side Effects By : Robert Jaborandi is obtained from dried leaves of Pilocarpus microphyllus. Ginkgo - Uses and Side Effects By : Robert Medicinal parts of ginkgo include dried or fresh leaves and the seeds separated from the fleshy outer layer. Guggul - Uses and Side Effects By : Robert The useful constituents of guggul, gugulipid and guggulsterone, are derived from Commiphora molmol. Asian Ginseng - Uses of Ginseng By : Robert Asian ginseng is perhaps the most widely recognized of the plants used in traditional medicine and plays a major role in the herbal health market Galangal - Uses and Side Effects By : Robert The word galangal, or its variant galanga is used as a common name for all members of the genus Alpinia, and in common usage can refer to four plants, all in the Zingiberaceae (ginger family) Fenugreek - Uses and Side Effects By : Robert Fenugreek has been used for millennia both as a medicine and as a spice in Egypt, India, and the Middle East. Fumitory - Uses and Side Effects By : Robert Fumitory has been known since antiquity and was described in herbals from the Middle Ages. Dong Quai - Uses and Side Effects By : Robert Dong quai dietary supplements are obtained from the roots of Angelica polymorpha. Ephedra Hazards By : Robert Side effects associated with ephedra include anxiety, confusion, dependency, dizziness, headache, insomnia, irritability, mania, motor restlessness, nervousness, psychosis, seizure, arrhythmias, cardiac arrest, hypertension, hypotension, MI, palpitations, stroke, tachycardia, nausea, constipation, uterine contractions, urinary disorders, hyperglycemia, hypoglycemia, and dermatitis. Fennel - Uses and Side Effects By : Robert Fennel was known to the ancient Chinese, Indian, Egyptian, and Greek civilizations. Eucalyptus - Uses and Side Effects By : Robert Eucalyptus oil, also known as eucalyptol, is steam-distilled from the twigs and long leathery leaves of the eucalyptus tree. Devil's Claw - Uses and Side Effects By : Robert Devil's claw has been used by native Africans as a folk remedy for diseases ranging from liver and kidney disorders to allergies, headaches, and rheumatism. Ephedra - Uses and Administration Dose By : Robert Ephedra refers to the plant Ephedra sinica. E. sinica, known in Chinese as ma huang, has been used in traditional Chinese medicine for 5,000 years for the treatment of asthma and hay fever, as well as for the common cold. Energy Medicine - How The Treatment is Performed By : Robert The healing practitioner begins by "centering" that is, focusing his creative or healing intention by directing it inward to ready himself for assessing and treating the patient. Energy Medicine and It's Uses By : Robert The human body is an electromagnetic unit. Electricity makes the heart beat and muscles expand and contract, and fires impulses across tiny fibers in the nervous system to make possible our every thought, mood, and physical reaction. Detoxification Hazards By : Robert Reducing toxin exposure decreases the body's overall burden of toxins both directly, by avoiding the addition of new toxins, and indirectly, by improving the body's ability to defend itself. Cucumber - Uses and Side Effects By : Robert The cucumber (Cucumis sativus) is a widely cultivated plant in the gourd family Cucurbitaceae, which includes squash, and in the same genus as the muskmelon. Damiana - Uses and Side Effects By : Robert Damiana is a relatively small shrub that produces small, aromatic flowers. It blossoms in early to late summer and is followed by fruits that taste very similarly to figs Detoxification - How The Treatment is Performed By : Robert Detox, short for detoxification, in general is the removal of toxic substances from the body Causes of Eczema By : Michael Malega Check this article for Causes of Eczema issue that may be of some benefit to you, useful information on this topic that is all about Causes of Eczema. Pregnancy Massage Information - What is Pregnancy Massage? By : Robert The birth of a child is eagerly looked forward but the discomfort that the mother to be faces is not really anticipated. Medical Massage By : Robert We are all acquainted with the myriad of benefits that undergoing a massage can bring to you. Massage Therapy Information, Find a Massage Therapist By : Robert We all know that having a massage is a wonderful way to pamper our senses. Massage Therapy Schools By : Robert For the various people who want to learn about giving healing massages there are numerous massage therapy schools. Massage Therapy Supplies By : Robert For the massage therapist there are different items that are needed to carry on their business of helping people recover the benefits of living a peaceful life. Massage Therapy Benefits By : Robert A massage is known to help us relax from the various stresses and strains that you can experience during the day. Massage Therapy Colleges By : Robert There are people who want to learn about healing massages. Learn Basic Massage Techniques By : Robert As many people can tell you having a massage is capable of giving you lots of great benefits Massage Tables \| Massage Chairs By : Robert There are many types of massage products that the various therapists use. These products include massage tables. Massage Products \| Massage Tools By : Robert In the business practices of a massage therapist there are different products that are needed for the massage therapy business. Massage Parlors - Body Massage Parlors By : Robert For many of us the words massage parlors trigger the image of places where illicit sex is sold under the guise of a soothing massage. Japanese Massage - Want to give a Japanese idol a massage By : Robert We are aware that when a masseuse gives a massage there are different types of techniques that they can use. Jobs Massage Therapy - Massage Therapy Careers By : Robert We have all experienced at one time or another in our lives the soothing feeling that is found with massages. Massage Equipment and Supplies By : Robert Every type of business needs certain tools and equipment for the task to run smoothly. Foot Massage - How to Give a Foot Massage By : Robert There's no better way to treat a friend or loved one than to give their sore feet a wonderful foot massage
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