Orthopedic Massage
Reduces Pain, Helps Injuries Heal
Pain from chronic conditions and injuries send millions of people to their doctors each
year. The problem is often seated in the musculoskeletal system, which controls the body's
movements. Many people seek special massage techniques to help heal from injuries.
A Special Approach
Orthopedic massage is a type of
massage that deals with problems in
the musculoskeletal system. Orthopedic
massage differs from relaxation massage.
The goal of relaxation massage is to reduce
stress and tension in the body and mind.
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Feng Shui Tip of the Month
Activate the Wealth Corner Of Your Living Room
The Universal Wealth corner is the southeast. Energize this corner by placing a leafy green plant or a bubbling aquarium there. But do this only in the living room, not in the bedrooms, bathrooms or the dining room.
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Massage & Repetitive Strain Injuries
Relieve Pain and Restore Movement
Pain and dysfunction due to repetitive activities, also known as repetitive strain injuries
(RSI's), can affect anyone from golfers to office workers. Tendinitis, frozen shoulder, tennis
or golfer's elbow, plantar fascitis, and carpal tunnel syndrome are some examples of RSI's.
Do you have an RSI?
You may have an RSI if you have chronic muscle spasms in the upper back and neck,
stiff and painful shoulders, or tingling in your arms or hands.
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Yoga for Your Hands
Mudras
are easy yoga movements that involve only the arms and hands.
Practice these ancient healing motions to enrich your life in
as little as 3 minutes a day.
Mudra for Patience
This mudra will help you transform your frustration and allow you to become more patient and tolerant.
Your hands activate electric currents that channel healing energy to your nerves, thus calming you and helping you achieve patience.
Sit with a straight back and make circles with the tips of your thumbs and middle fingers, keeping the other fingers straight.
Breathe long, deep and slow. Repeat for a few minutes and observe yourself
becoming calmer and more patient with each breath.
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Top Ten Reasons to See a Reflexologist
1) You are really stressed.
Or even just a bit stressed. If you keep going at this pace you will likely affect your immune system and become sick. Being sick and stressed is a terrible combination. Taking the time to take care of you is a step in the right direction for your good health, well being and longevity.
2) You stand on your feet all day.
Your whole body is tired not just your feet. Believe me, I know, I used to be a rickshaw runner and a cocktail waitress. Relax and let someone else do the work. By manipulating the feet you can loosen up your aching back and shoulders too.
3) You are a runner.
Although the exercise is great for you, the pounding on the pavement can hard on the body. Remember to stretch, wear proper shoes and give yourself rest time. Your feet may be achy and reflexology can give them their own workout.
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Shiatsu Self Massage
Need to improve your memory and mood?
Try this Shiatsu massage technique
to enhance your tolerance. Shiatsu is an ancient Japanese art based on
the same philosophy as Accupuncture. Your energy channels can be
stimulated by finger pressure. The blue colored dots represent the
approximate location of the pressure points used to improve your
memory and relationships.
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Quote of the Month
"Courage is resistance to fear, mastery of fear--not absence of fear."
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