A Brief History of Massage Therapy
July 5, 2008
We all know how nice it can be to have our bodies touched and rubbed. A massage therapist is a person who has been trained to provide this type of pleasure in a concentrated and therapeutic way. Massage therapy can loosen up tight muscles in order to alleviate pain, to stimulate the immune system, and to reduce the effects of chronic stress. It is interesting to understand the origins of this practice so that we can see the theoretical foundations of the experiences that we enjoy in the modern day. Nearly... Read more »
The Current State of Massage Therapy
July 5, 2008
Massage therapy has been practiced throughout the ages and throughout the development of all of the world’s major schools of medicine. The ancient Greek medical philosopher Hippocrates wrote that rubbing of the body was absolutely central to his system of healing and of preserving the body. The same is true for the legendary Chinese emperor known only as “The Yellow Emporer,” who is credited with the invention of what has today become known as Traditional Chinese medicine. The current... Read more »
What Is Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM)
July 4, 2008
Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) has a long history of over 4,000 years. For centuries, millions of people in China have relied on TCM for their health and treatments. It joins the power of acupuncture, Chinese herbs, and energetic exercises to correct imbalances found in the body. This not only allows the body to heal itself but also helps to prevent other illness. TCM has been used to treat various ailments, from acne, cellulite, dandruff, gout, insomnia, menopause, weight loss and wrinkle to... Read more »
Dummies Guide To Yin and Yang
July 4, 2008
Origins of Yin and Yang - The origin of the Yin and Yang can be traced back to 1000 BCE. Depictions of Yin and Yang symbols have been found on oracle bones or skeletons of animals used in Chinese ritual dating from this era. Yin and Yang Concepts - The concept of Yin and Yang describes two opposing and, at the same time, complementary and completing aspects of any one phenomenon, be it object or process, or comparison of any two phenomena.Yin and Yang are universal quality standards of the systems... Read more »
The Safety of Herbal Supplements
July 4, 2008
Organic herbal supplements and herbal medicines have been used for centuries in order to promote the general wellbeing and improved the health.More and more people are now turning to organics and natural supplements otherwise known as herbals. The rising popularity of herbal supplements has created a new fad if not a new health lifestyle. But before you join the bandwagon, here are some things you need to know about this mean and green dietary supplementing machine. What is the difference between... Read more »
Dummies Guide To Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM)
July 4, 2008
Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) has a long history of over 4,000 years. For centuries, millions of people in China have relied on TCM for their health and treatments. What is TCM TCM joins the power of acupuncture, Chinese herbs, and energetic exercises to correct imbalances found in the body. This not only allows the body to heal itself but also helps to prevent other illness. TCM has been used to treat various ailments, from acne, cellulite, dandruff, gout, insomnia, menopause, weight loss... Read more »
Hypnosis Certification Training - Learning to Hypnotize
July 4, 2008
We have all seen hypnotists on television and stage hypnosis has become very popular but there are far more uses for hypnosis than making volunteers cluck like chickens. Hypnosis Certification is specialized training in helping hypnotists put clients into a deep enough trance to make powerful hypnotic changes. Hundreds of people all over the world have used hypnosis to lose weight, stop smoking, break bad habits and increase their motivation. Sports figures have gone to hypnotists to increase their... Read more »
Variants Of Alternative Medicine And How They Can Benefit Health
July 4, 2008
Alternative medicine can be described as a medical treatment that rejects conventional medicine and follows other courses of action. This may include using herbal remedies, acupuncture, and aromatherapy whilst all the while incorporating the self awareness of the patient. This is probably the largest difference between alternative medicine and conventional treatment; it tries to incorporate an understanding from the patient in order for them to grasp how the treatment is helping them to recover as... Read more »
The Benefits of Alternative Medicine With Radiotherapy
July 3, 2008
Alternate medicine and radiotherapy are a combination that is growing in popularity. Radiotherapy treatment is normally used in cancer patients, with the most common type known as external beam therapy. This name evolved because the treatment consists of a beam of radiation that comes from a very sophisticated machine. The beam is focused on the part of the body that contains the tumor, and the largest amount of radiation possible is used to kill the cancer cells. Radiotherapy takes its toll on... Read more »
The Anatomy Of A Massage Therapy Chair
July 3, 2008
A therapeutic massage can be one of the most invigorating and enlivening experiences that a person can experience on a regular basis. Massage has been recognized as a practice that promotes health and beauty for thousands of years, and its practices are embedded deeply within the philosophy of each of the world’s most influential systems of medicine. One of the things that people aften wonder about when getting their massage is the strange massage therapy chair that they sit in during a session. A... Read more »
