“Acupuncture and cupping, more than half of the ills cured,” is a famous Chinese saying, supporting traditional Chinese medicine. Traditional Chinese medicine brings to mind acupuncture and the use of natural herbs as healing remedies. Cupping is a lesser-known treatment that is also part of Chinese medicine, one that can provide an especially pleasant experience. …
By Steve Goodman Go to your typical doctor’s office and you are likely to find coffee in the waiting room. Go to your typical Massage Therapist’s office, or MediSpa, and you’re increasingly likely to find coffee in the treatment rooms! Yes, believe it or not, massage practitioners may be bringing a whole new meaning to …
Massaging Negative Energy Out of Your Body Called a holistic approach to health, Chi Nei Tsang, or CNT, is a touch-healing system developed by ancient Taoist Chinese monks to help detoxify, strengthen, and refine the bodies. Literally translated, Chi Nei Tsang means “working the energy of the internal organs” or “internal organs chi transformation.” This …
Massage is no longer the sole refuge of overworked athletes and office workers suffering from carpal tunnel; the littlest in our lives are now, too, reaping the many benefits of infant massage. Infant massage can: When applied by certified massage therapists or trained parents, the benefits of infant massage provides more help for both parents …
The American Hospital Association conducted a survey in 2006 that revealed that more than one out of every four hospitals in the U.S. now offer some “alternative” therapies, including acupuncture, traditional Chinese medicine, homeopathy, and massage therapy, among other types of non-Western treatment. According to the survey, which is conducted every year by the AHA, …
According to the American Pain Association, an estimated 86 million Americans suffer from chronic pain. Chronic pain can be characterized by persistent pain signals that are repeatedly fired from the nervous system, and they can last from weeks to years. While it is common that chronic pain is the result of a previous accident or …
An Athlete’s peak performance may be dependent upon the proper use and application of sports massage. More than a treatment for injuries, sports massage produces overwhelming benefits for athletes physically, physiologically, and psychologically. Sports massage is designed to prepare the athlete for their best performance, reduce fatigue, and relieve muscle swelling and tension. During physical …
Some of the conditions associated with toxicity Auto immune diseases Multiple sclerosis Chronic fatigue syndrome Lethargy and muscle fatigue Psychological problems e.g. anxiety, depression, claustrophobia Cancer Colds Joint pain Arthritic changes Fevers Skin eruptions Digestive disturbances Toxins Toxins are noxious or poisonous substances which can be harmful to the body. Although mostly of plant …
With the growing popularity of complementary and alternative medicine services in hospitals, licensed massage therapists have more career options today than ever before. The massage therapy and bodywork profession is on the rise in general with 120,000 to 160,000 people practicing massage therapy and bodywork in the U.S., more than 80,000 of them nationally certified. …
For some, it appears constant crying is a normal occurrence in newborns. But is it? Colic is one of the most commonly reported ailments in infants aged 3 weeks to about 3 or 4 months. Extended periods of loud crying lasting longer than an hour are trademarks of the ailment, and are most frequent after …