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- 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: 1378(2 votes) - 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 ...
Views: 2016(2 votes) - 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: 6384(1 vote) - 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: 4935(1 vote) - 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 ...
Views: 14632(1 vote) - 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: 4211(3 votes) - 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 ...
Views: 1320(1 vote) - 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: 1871(2 votes) - 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 ...
Views: 764(1 vote) - 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 ...
Views: 816(3 votes) - 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: 1181(1 vote) - 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: 4394 - 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 ...
Views: 2427(1 vote) - 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 ...
Views: 2544(5 votes) - 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 ...
Views: 3309 - 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: 4268(3 votes) - How to Choose the Best Types of Massage Therapy for You - by Submitted on Jun 22, 2009 from Heather 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 ...
Views: 2775 - Massage Techniques for Swellings - by Submitted on Jun 21, 2009 from Alex CMassage therapists differ in their opinions on how to go about treating a swelling. Some say that a massage should not be performed if a swelling is present since massage blocks the lymphatic vessels. Others would only perform a modality of massage that has been designed specifically for the ...
Views: 2146 - What is Tantric Massage? - by Submitted on Jun 15, 2009 from Alex CMuch like Thai massage, Tantric massage is often misunderstood as some form of sex service. The reasons for this are that a) the term gets hijacked and b) sexuality is still a controversial topic even in the complementary medicine world. However, a genuine Tantric massage can be a powerful ...
Views: 4469(1 vote) - 8 Tips for Buying a Portable Massage Table - by Submitted on Sep 01, 2009 from OneTouch MassageIf you're thinking about purchasing a portable massage table for your business or home use, it helps to have a general idea of what you want before shopping around. These tips for buying a portable massage table will give you a better idea of which features you should consider. Find the ...
Views: 6866 - The Soothing Healing Power of Body Massage Oil - by Submitted on Jun 01, 2009 from Menno SpijkstraTo soothe, to ease, to calm, to relax. Such words are the magic offered by massage therapy and aromatherapy. In this hectic and hurrying society where stress has become and inherent aspect of daily living, the distressed populace is perpetually in search of means to comfort and relieve the ...
Views: 1701 - Renewal Delivered By a Skilled Massage Therapist - by Submitted on May 31, 2009 from Menno SpijkstraAlternative health practices have been widely accepted and recognized in the recent years as the methods employed by such are usually anodyne and of natural means. With this increasing trend comes the prevalence and demand for alternative health careers as more and more individuals prefer to ...
Views: 1104 - A Holistic Healing Through Thai Massage - by Submitted on May 28, 2009 from Menno SpijkstraThai massage is one of the ancient healing arts practiced for centuries. It has long originated and developed for over 2500 years from the time of Buddha and has been performed by monks for hundreds of years in Southeast Asia. Thai massage was an element of indigenous Thai medicine and was ...
Views: 1214 - Massage Body Mechanics: Therapist Injury Prevention and Recovery - by Submitted on Sep 01, 2009 from OneTouch MassageMassage therapy is a profession that requires proper self-care and body mechanics in order to prevent musculoskeletal injury from overuse. Recovery from overuse injuries requires time and patience, but with the proper care and reassessment of technique and body mechanics, full recovery is often ...
Views: 4187 - Mobile Massage Business Tips: Take the Stress Out of Outcalls - by Submitted on Sep 01, 2009 from OneTouch MassageImagine this: You're digging through your outcall massage bag for your oil holster and, with a sinking feeling, you realize that you left it at home. Your only options are to set the oil on the floor or on a side table across the room, both of which force you to break the flow of the massage to ...
Views: 10881(1 vote) - How to Get the Most Out of Your In-Home Massage - by Submitted on Sep 01, 2009 from OneTouch MassageIn-home massage therapy is convenient. You feel safe and comfortable in your own space, and it saves you the time it takes to travel to the therapist's office and back. The downside is that there can be a lot of distractions at home that fight for your attention and keep you from fully relaxing. ...
Views: 1279 - Quieting a Chaotic Mind - by Submitted on May 27, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsRecently, I received the following pointed inquiry from a pal: I need some advice on how to relax a mind that over-thinks. Hmmm. Let's see . . . Have you thought about illegal substances? How about gratuitous sex with strangers? Perhaps you might try copious amounts of good, old-fashioned ...
Views: 3688(1 vote) - Finding the Best Massage Therapist for You - by Submitted on May 21, 2009 from Maryanne Lane LMT Cert EFTThere are so many types of massages out there that the average person is left confused, and finds it hard to convey the type of modality they are looking for until they educate themselves. Unfortunately for some, that means wasting a lot of money receiving sub par massages. The field of massage ...
Views: 1479(2 votes) - Marketing Your Massage Business at Events - by Submitted on Sep 01, 2009 from OneTouch MassageWhy should you market your massage business at events? The power of marketing your massage business at events like athletic meets, conventions, and trade shows is that you bring your services to potential clients instead of waiting for new clients to come to you. Traditional marketing and ...
Views: 1913(1 vote) - Benefits of Chi Swing Exercise - by Submitted on Sep 01, 2009 from OneTouch MassageGetting enough oxygen is vital to the health of your body. Aerobic exercise can help to increase the oxygen levels in your body, thereby improving your overall health. Although the thought of aerobic exercise may conjure up images of running, biking, and swimming, a workout does not have to be ...
Views: 6040 - Affordable Massage at Home: Improve Your Quality of Life with Couples and Electronic Massage - by Submitted on Sep 01, 2009 from OneTouch MassageMassage at home is an affordable way to reap the benefits of massage in the comfort of your own home. Whether you and your partner practice massaging each other or you use an electronic massager, including home massage as a regular part of your life will relieve stress and tension and allow you ...
Views: 1561 - Spa at Home: Tips for Hosting the Ultimate Home Spa Party - by Submitted on Sep 01, 2009 from OneTouch MassageWhat better way to unwind and relax than to plan a girls night with a home spa party! Depending on your budget and preparation time, you can choose to hire a spa professional or mobile massage therapist to provide treatment services, or you can plan your own party, complete with bath and body ...
Views: 2648 - Learn Facial Massage Moves to Fight Age Lines and Wrinkles - by Submitted on May 13, 2009 from Alison PeakeWhen you learn to facial massage, and repeat the treatment regularly, there’s no need to buy pricey anti-age serums and creams, or take the invasive step of plastic surgery, to look younger and healthier. A facial massage irons out fine lines and wrinkles, stimulates blood circulation and ...
Views: 4470 - 5 Reasons Why Your Doctor Wants You to Learn Full Body Massage - by Submitted on May 13, 2009 from Alison PeakeThe therapeutic value of a truly good full body massage has been known for centuries and is still recognised by medical experts worldwide as an excellent way to fight pain and strengthen resistance to disease naturally, without painkillers. Medical research now provides strong evidence that ...
Views: 1022 - Hot Stone and Gem Massage - by Submitted on May 06, 2009 from John AOVThis article is an excerpt from "Hot Stone and Gem Massage" and taken from the website www.innertraditions.com Origins of Hot Stone Massage HOT STONE MASSAGE HAS ITS ORIGINS in Hawaii, where it is called Pohaku (rock/stone) Wai (water) Ola (life, health, being healthy). Since ancient times, ...
Views: 2676 - Can Massage Help Relieve the Symptoms of Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)? - by Submitted on Apr 29, 2009 from Karen RandolphAny type of regular massage therapy, along with other practices such as bright light therapy, and regular exercise, has been proven to decrease the symptoms of SAD. In these dog days of summer, while many of us are enjoying the sun and heat, there are some who already smell autumn in the air, ...
Views: 4711 - Self Care for Low Back and Neck Pain - by Submitted on Apr 20, 2009 from Milica BarjaktarovicThe whole body is interconnected. Neck and sacrum are related. If one is in pain, the other one is too, and vice versa. If one gets better, the other one gets better too. So, we can work on one to help another. This, of course, helps the whole body. Then we are happy! So let's see how we get ...
Views: 1588(2 votes) - Building a Solid Massage Therapy Business - by Submitted on Sep 01, 2009 from OneTouch MassageVenturing out on your own with a new massage business, or hoping to breathe new life into your established massage business? Whether you have a faithful client base or are still waiting for your first client, these tips will help you form a solid massage marketing plan for your business. Of ...
Views: 2883 - Erotic Massage - by Submitted on Mar 26, 2009 from Al Link and Pala CopelandPrimarily for arousal, erotic massage focuses, although not exclusively, on tantalizing skin-to-skin contact that becomes increasingly sexual as the massage continues. Using light, feathery touches begin moving inwards from the extremities of your lover’s body, for example from her toes, up her ...
Views: 5322(1 vote) - Yoni Massage - by Submitted on Mar 25, 2009 from John AOVThis article is an excerpt from "Yoni Massage" and taken from the website www.innertraditions.com Chapter 2 Energetic and Spiritual Basics Harmonizing Yin and Yang in the Body To further harmonize the yin and yang during a massage, and especially a yoni massage, you can also breathe along ...
Views: 5908(1 vote) - Stress Relief in tough economic times - by Submitted on Mar 25, 2009 from Julie CapraUnemployment up across the nation, foreclosures at record highs. Manufacturing in crisis. Our country is under extreme pressure and most of us are cutting expenses just to make ends meet. The new jewelry or car is being put off, while the need for self care and stress reduction is at an all time ...
Views: 1839 - Massage Variations - by Submitted on Mar 24, 2009 from Al Link and Pala CopelandSeven Minute Massage It is a delicious treat to receive a full body massage that lasts any where from thirty minutes to a couple of hours, but you can also give your lover a boost with a massage “quickie”. You can effectively energize and loosen him up from top to toe in five to seven minutes. ...
Views: 1478 - *** Starting Your Massage - by Submitted on Mar 20, 2009 from Al Link and Pala CopelandAn excellent starting point for a relaxing and invigorating massage is the back. Begin at the base of his spine with your palms on his sacrum (just above his tailbone). Inhale. As you exhale slide your hands up his back on either side of his spine. ...
Views: 1480(2 votes) - *** Massage Strokes - by Submitted on Mar 17, 2009 from Al Link and Pala CopelandIf you are unsure how to begin to give a massage there are a few simple strokes you can learn to master easily. There are some excellent massage videos you can learn from. Long, smooth, firm strokes following the line of muscle up and down his body. Circular motions, ...
Views: 2107(2 votes) - *** Massage Tips - by Submitted on Mar 10, 2009 from Al Link and Pala CopelandMassages are easy to do as well as fun to give and receive. You do not have to have any training to give your mate a thoroughly satisfying massage, although if you would like more guidance there are some excellent books and videos available. Giving each other a massage as a first course of ...
Views: 1619(2 votes) - What is "Healing"? - by Submitted on Mar 09, 2009 from Tamara Scarlett-Lyon“Healing”, like “love”, “peace”, or “happiness”, is a word we often use that means different things to different people. It is one of those words many of us use without having defined for ourselves what exactly we mean when we use it. As someone working in a “healing” profession I spent ...
Views: 1868(1 vote) - Yin Yang Tandem Massage: What is It? - by Submitted on Feb 27, 2009 from Jamie SchabCommonly known as “four hands massage” or “couples massage,” Tandem consists of two therapists, working in unison to deliver an extraordinary experience in relaxation and energy balance. The receiver (you) only interacts with the Leader of the session, and never really gets to ’see’ the ...
Views: 9597 - The Benefits of Massage - by Submitted on Feb 27, 2009 from Sue ReddingHow often do you lie down in a warm room with a blanket and soft music? Add to that soothing environment the nurturing touch of a skilled professional massage therapist, and you're pretty close to heaven. Massage is not just a luxury - it's part of a balanced, healthy lifestyle, along with a ...
Views: 857 - Do Not Let Physical Pain Keep You from Your Full Potential! - by Submitted on Feb 26, 2009 from SelfGrowth.com ArticlesOne day, as I listened to a life coach teach on the power of transformation, somebody asked him, “How can a person do all you’re talking about if they’re in constant physical pain?” His response shocked me. He condescendingly said, “Just do it.” I was incensed by his insensitivity and lack of ...
Views: 1475 - Tian Di Bamboo Massage, the Art of Massage with Bamboo - by Submitted on Feb 26, 2009 from Ernesto OrtizI have been teaching my own modality of Hot Stone massage for 10 years. This popular type of massage is offered in different kind of spas as well as by many self employed therapists. But what I am feeling is that we are turning from the age of stone to the gentler, more flexible medium of ...
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