Massage
Below are our 10 articles in the 'massage' category:
The theory behind Rolfing is based on the premise that the tissues surrounding muscles become stiff and thickened with age, leading to musculoskeletal dysfunction and misalignment of the body. The ...
The Ayurvedic approach is the traditional medicine of India. It focuses on the promotion and maintenance of harmonious relationships, not only between the body and the mind but also the body and the ...
Remedial massage is a holistic treatment. That is to say, it works for the whole body and to improve total health, not just for the part being treated. A remedial massage therapist has studied ...
LaStone massage, or hot stone therapy has become increasingly popular over the last ten years. It has a number of beneficial effects including improved circulation, improved blood flow to tissues, ...
Carrier Oils
Aromatherapy carrier oils are used for mixing blends of essential oils in order to massage oils. They are fixed oils and are mainly extracted from nuts and seeds. Carrier oils should ...
Reflexology is a complementary (or alternative) therapy, based on the same principles as Chinese acupuncture. Due to the noninvasive nature of the therapy, reflexology is often used in situations ...
Developed in Japan, Reiki has been used as a therapeutic and spiritual practice since the beginning of the 20th century.
It is thought that it can aid healing by channeling energies that flow ...
Neroli Oil
Both Neroli and Petitgrain essential oils are extracted from the bitter orange tree (Citrus aurantium). Neroli oil, the more expensive, is distilled from the freshly pickled flowers ...
The practice of shiatsu uses a combination of firm pressure and stretching movements. This specific technique is used to stimulate the circulation and unblock the lymph nodes, release toxins and ease ...
Here is a list of the ten essential, 'essential' oils to keep around if you are 'smelling to get well', with aromatherapy, and also some simple recipes to help you use them.
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