Thai Massage for Your Body, Mind, Emotions and Soul

March 3, 2010 By marie Leave a Comment

Nothing can give more relaxation after a long day’s work than a massage. There are different kinds of massage and some of them have their own specializations when it comes to healing. But if you want something that can cover up practically everything about you then you should choose Thai massage.

Thai massage is done by letting your body undergo passive stretching and applying gentle pressures on the energy lines by using an interactive form of manipulation in the body. The massage is said to help adjust your skeletal structure and increases the flexibility of your body. The Thai massage can also affect the body by stimulating your internal organs and balancing your body’s energy system. If you want to get relief from muscular tension and your joints then you should try to get a session of Thai massage.

Your age would not matter when it comes to this massage. It can be used on the old, the young, the active or the inactive. This is one good way for everybody to stay healthy. This massage can make you relax and give you an energy boost at the same time.

There are two ways to do Thai massage. The first one is by applying pressure on the hands and feet. The second one is by giving a variety of passive and stretching movements to your body. Thai massage should be applied in a meditative atmosphere. This will help your body become more flexible and would also help provide easy movement. Take note that when doing the Thai massages you should be in a very comfortable dress for more comfort.

Thai massage can also help reduce your stress and can help your body relax from too much work. This makes it a good way of healing your mind and emotions as well. The feeling of peace and getting rid of your stressors can do a lot of good to your soul.

So if you want to enjoy good health and good body performance while touching up your mind, heart and soul then getting a Thai massage is the right treatment for you.

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Tui Na – Massage and Chinese Medicine in One

February 26, 2010 By marie Leave a Comment

Do you want to relax and benefit from the healing miracles of Chinese medicine? You can now do this with Tui Na. This is a massage therapy that is classified as an external method within the system of traditional Chinese medicine. This type of massage is particularly best for infants and elderly persons.

Tui Na has been practiced in China for over 2,000 years. In traditional Chinese medicine, the belief is that the disease and pain are more of a result of an imbalance in the flow and amount of Qi. Tui Na was made in order to bring that balance back.

Tui Na literally means “pushing” and “grasping”. You will find in the session that the Tui Na practitioner would be brushing, rolling, kneading, pressing or rubbing areas between the joints. This is in order to open the defensive chi of the patient and in order to get the energy moving. Tui Na also makes use of traction and massage stimulating the acupressure points of the body. So basically we can say that the diagnosis and treatments of this massage is also based on the same principles of acupuncture.

There are a lot of Eastern Asian traditions that uses a form of Tui Na to manage or alleviate pain and injury that are caused by training or training related injuries when it comes to martial arts. It has saved a lot of martial artists deal with unmanageable injuries which could often lead to life and death consequences.

A typical Tui Na session would normally last for 30 minutes to an hour depending on the specific problems that you may be having. Your practitioner would probable tell you to return for treatment as frequently as once a week. By the end of the treatment you would usually feel relaxed and energized.

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Kahuna Massage – Relaxing the Hawaiian Way

February 12, 2010 By marie Leave a Comment

If you are looking for a unique way to start relaxing then you should try the Kahuna Massage. This is an ancient Hawaiian massage that has been made based on the idea of “lomi lomi” or “the loving touch”. This type of massage is believed to have a connection between your hand, heart and soul. It is believed that you will feel a warm feeling of love all over your body with this massage.

The Kahuna massage is considered as a holistic healing method since it aims to regain the balance in your body. The massage can affect you not only physically but emotionally as well since the massage would be targeting your mind and your body.

This type of massage is considered to be very unique since the massage practitioner will not only be using their hands but also their elbows and forearms. You will find the massage practitioner moving around the massage table so that he or she can work on your whole body. As you can see, it does not use the usual isolated finger pressure in this form of massage. You will be feeling long pressure strokes in your body and the feeling can be very fantastic.

What makes this Hawaiian massage unique is the fact that you will be treated in a tranquil and serene environment. You will find that most spas would set up an ambiance of aromatherapy candles, soft lighting and soothing music for this type of massage.

The massage is said to be very beneficial in regards to the way you would look at your life. It can absorb negative feelings from the body and can help you think positively. This will also help you meditate and focus on the best things in life.

You can also benefit from the healing properties of the massage. The Kahuna massage can help improve your digestive, respiratory and immune systems. The massage lets your body’s energy flow and will make your figure feel more flexible after.

If you need a release from everyday stress then get a Kahuna massage treatment and let the wonderful feeling of peace and calm surround you.

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The Essence of Lavender

February 8, 2010 By marie Leave a Comment

Most spas prefer to use lavender when it comes to aromatherapy because it is a perfect way to make a person relax. The lavender is a very fragrant herb that is very aromatic especially when dried or converted to oil.

Lavender has a lot of medical properties. It can give you relief from bug bites, stings and itchy skin due to its analgesic properties. The lavender is also effective when it comes to the treatment of acne, scabies and athlete’s foot because of its antiseptic quality.

Respiratory conditions can also be treated with the help of lavender. Bronchitis, congestion from colds and flu and even sinusitis can be treated by adding a few drops of lavender oil to a bowl of steamy hot water and then making the person breathe the vapors.

If you need instant relief from headaches or sinus, then you can dab lavender oil on each eyebrow and each cheek.

Lavender can not only affect you physically but psychologically as well. The smell of lavender can be used to treat anxiety and get rid of exhaustion. The smell is also considered to be an effective treatment when it comes to getting some sleep. All you have to do is to place the lavender by your pillow.

A lot of alternative therapies like acupuncture and chiropractic and massage treatments use lavender oil because it helps the patient respond positively to the therapy which calls for better and more satisfying results.

There are some precautions that you have to take in mind though when it comes to using lavender. It is safe to put undiluted lavender oil in the body compared to other herbal oils but it is important that you avoid getting the oil in your eyes, lips, nose or other mucous membranes since it can irritate the said body parts. Lavender oil should not be used in open wounds as well.

With its relaxing scent, it is no wonder why a lot of companies use it for their creams, lotions and perfumes products. If you are longing for some relaxation and relief then you should use lavender to give you immediate peace and calm.

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Lower your Temperature – How to get Rid of Fever

December 1, 2009 By marie Leave a Comment

Fever is a very common ailment that everyone goes through. This is because fever is an underlying medical condition. But it does not mean that fever is always a bad thing – sometimes you have fever because it is an indication that your body is fighting off viruses and bacteria.

The number one symptom of fever is the rise in body temperature. Hallucination, irritation and confusion accompany high fever. Other symptoms include dehydration, sweating, headache, lack of appetite, muscle aches, burning eyes, general weakness, and shivering.

If you have fever here are some home remedies and tips that you can do in order to get relief and get rid of your fever instantly:

  • If you have mild fever, you should lie on a bed and completely cover yourself with a blanket for 20 minutes so that you can sweat it out. Stay in bed as much as possible.

  • Drink a lot of water so that you can replace the fluid loss. This will also help bring down your body temperature.

  • When it comes to eating, it is best that you go with liquid food over solid food or eat those that are easily digestible. Examples of these are boiled or steamed vegetables, soup and yogurt. Heavy foods such as fast food, chicken, fish, raw foods and fried foods should be avoided completely. It is best to avoid eating solid foods until the fever is gone.

  • Soak 25 raisins in half a cup of water and then crush them in the water. Strain and discard the skin. Add a teaspoon of lime juice to the water to enhance the taste. Take the mixture twice daily in order to get rid of the fever.

  • Take a teaspoon of honey and add two to three drops of ginger juice. This will help get rid of your fever as fast as possible.

  • Orange is an excellent fever relief food. Orange juice gives you energy, increases your urinary output ands promotes resistance against infections which helps hasten your recovery.

  • It would also help to keep hot water battles on the feet and against the sides of your body.

  • To help bring down your body temperature you can use potatoes and put them on your forehead, chest and stomach.
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How to Get Rid of a Hangover

November 14, 2009 By marie 1 Comment

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Partying all night and having a few drinks every now and then is not much of a bad thing. In fact you must have heard about the health benefits of drinking a glass of red wine each day. However, when it comes to alcohol, it is very easy to go beyond your limits – especially if you are having the time of your life. Once this happens, you can bet that you will be having that head breaking hangover the moment you wake up.

Anyone can have a hangover – men and women of all ages. The symptoms that come with a hangover can be unbearable for some that it is enough to make them swear off alcoholic drinks. The most common of these symptoms are nausea and headache. Other symptoms include stomach aches, eye redness and irritability.

Hangovers happen when you have excessive alcohol intake. Most of the time, people are unable to tell if they had too much alcohol during the moment that they are drinking. They only get to find out the morning after. Luckily there are a lot of hangover cures out there and some of them you can even do yourself at home.

Hangover treatments only tend to the symptoms but take note that the only thing that can totally get rid of a hangover is time. Here are some things that you can do to relieve the pain:

  • Pain relievers can be your best friend during these times. They can help get rid of your headaches.

  • Drink a lot of fluids. Drinking a lot of water can help control the headache as well.

  • Get a lot of rest. Let time pass and stay in bed. The further you are from that night, the lesser pain you will feel.

  • To help get rid of the nausea, one thing you can do is to drink cola. Do not believe on the treatment of drinking the same thing that you drank the night before because this will only let the hangover come back late on the day.

  • Eat a dry piece of toast or a banana so that you can have something in your stomach that is not heavy enough for you to throw up. If you are able to keep something down then you will be feeling less pain in the stomach.

  • Take a hot steamy bath so that you can sweat it out and release the toxins.

As you can see, this hangover remedies are very easy to do and will not require much thinking. With a hangover, thinking will be the last thing you would want to do. But the best remedy is to prevent it from happening. Limit the amounts of drinks that you have and you will not have to worry about having one in the first place.

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Dealing with Nausea

November 14, 2009 By marie Leave a Comment

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Ever had the feeling that you are uneasy in the stomach and uncomfortable with everything in your surroundings to the point that you want to vomit? Then you are undergoing nausea.

Nausea may not be a disease but it is one of the most common symptoms to numerous conditions. It can be acute and last for a short period of time. If prolonged, this means that your nausea is a debilitating symptom.

Nausea is often referred to as the feeling of being sick in the stomach. It is caused by a lot of things. Usually it is caused by problems in the abdominal and pelvic organs, brain and hormones. Nausea can also be caused by medications, low blood sugar, alcohol, food allergies and poisoning, morning sickness and stress. Infections can also lead to nausea especially if the gastrointestinal tract is affected. Intestinal blockage can also be a cause for nausea. Psychiatric disorders like depression, anorexia nervosa, bulimia and anxiety are some of them.

Vomiting is not the sign that you should be looking for in order to confirm whether you are experiencing nausea or not. This is because nausea can happen with or without the vomiting just as vomiting can occur without nausea. Here are the right signs and symptoms that you should watch for:

  • Sudden fever, body aches, cough, runny nose and diarrhea
  • Vomiting
  • Abdominal pain
  • Dehydration
  • Retching
  • Profuse sweating

Here is a list of some home remedies that you can use to get rid of nausea:

  • Boil half a cup of rice in one cup of water for ten to twenty minutes. After the boiling, drain the water in a cup – this is the rice water. Sip on the rice water until all the symptoms of nausea are gone.

  • One of the best ways to get rid of nausea is to use ginger. Add some fresh ginger in your tea or take ginger capsules.

  • Make sure that your stomach is never empty. Carry along with you a small bag of fruit, cheese, crackers or anything that you can nibble on throughout the day.

  • Make sure that your diet is high in protein and carbohydrates and are low in fats.

  • Dissolve a teaspoon of wheat germ in warm milk every hour.

  • Before you go to bed, get 1 tablespoon of apple cider vinegar and a tablespoon of honey in cold water. Do this before going to bed.

  • Get a lot of rest.

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How to Get Rid of Snoring

November 12, 2009 By marie Leave a Comment

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If you are a snoring sleeper, you do not only annoy the people around you when you sleep but it is also a sign of unhealthiness. Snoring happens when you breathe through an open mouth in a way that causes a vibration in the uvula and the soft palate which produces a soft noise or a loud unpleasant sound while you sleep.

Snoring usually happens when you lay on your back frequently. It can also be an indication that there is an obstruction to your nasal breathing. Snoring usually happens when air is unable to flow smoothly through the air passages.

Snoring is caused by a lot of factors:

  • Heredity
  • Being overweight
  • Smoking
  • Alcohol consumption
  • Enlarged tonsils
  • Sleeping on your back
  • Allergies, asthma and other sinus infections
  • Age
  • Medication

There are some things that you can do in order to prevent snoring:

  • Loose weight – snoring is usually related to being overweight since the excess weight and fatty tissues in the neck makes the throat smaller. Slimming down will stop the snoring and eventually will make the snoring disappear.

· Sleep on your side – changing your sleep position can stop the snoring if you are a mild snorer but take note that severe snorers will snore no matter what positions they are in.

· Get rid of pillows – sleeping with a pillow can block your airway because your necks are bent. You can also have the option to elevate the head of your bed in order to make it easier for you to breathe when you sleep. This is much better compared to using a pillow since the neck is not crimped.

· Avoid Alcohol – avoiding alcohol before going to bed will help avoid the relaxing of your muscles which will increase the chances of snoring.

· Avoid sleeping pills or tranquilizers – sleeping pills and sedatives can help relax your muscles which greatly contributes to snoring

  • Regular exercise – when you exercise regularly, you are less likely to have congestions in the upper respiratory tract.

After following these tips and advice, you can now have a bigger chance of sleeping soundly and breathing normally.

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Flower Essence Therapy

November 5, 2009 By marie Leave a Comment

If you are feeling down physically and emotionally it is time to take comfort from flowers through flower essence therapy. Flower essences are the blossoms of plants that are prepared using a sun infusion in a bowl of water. The mixture is then diluted and preserve with brandy.

Flower essence therapy is known to be highly effective and what makes people attracted to this type of therapy is the fact that it is completely safe to use. Typically, all you have to do is take four to ten drops under the tongue, four times a day. Sometimes the dose is done by mixing three to four drops into a liter of purified water which the patient would sip all throughout the day. Specialized combinations of essences are prepared in an ounce dosage bottles. A dosage bottle can last for ten to fourteen days.

In holistic healing you will find that flower essence therapy belongs under the category of vibrational medicine. Vibrational medicine makes use of the chi energies found in living organisms like gemstones, plants, crystals and sunlight. Chi energies can also be found in the food that we eat. In the holistic community, flower essences are favored by most practitioners when it comes to problems related to emotional and spiritual imbalances.

Flower essence therapy was founded by an English surgeon named Dr. Edward Bach. He came up with 38 original flower remedies that is known as the Bach Healing Herbs and these is still being used to treat most underlying emotional causes of most diseases. Bach understood the connection of our emotions to our physical health. This is because sickness and disease often happens when there is an imbalance or a disconnection from our living force. Bach believed that the living forces of nature can help re-establish that connection and bring more balance as well.

Some patients would undergo immediate shifts when taking flower essences while it would take time for others to perceive its effects. Taking drops of flower essences over time will help build a stabilized and stronger influence in attitudes, relationships and overall state of well being.

Take note that flower essences is not a major cure. It is only intended to aid in aligning your life energy in order to have a healthy growth and development

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Herbal Treatments for Sore Throat

November 2, 2009 By marie Leave a Comment

Sore throat, also known as pharyngitis is one of the most common reasons why people go to check ups in the United States. It may seem to be a small illness but it can cause a lot of discomfort and that can be very unbearable especially during work. And what’s even worse? Most medicines take too long for them to take effect.

Here are some herbal remedies that you can use in order to heal sore throat:

An old home remedy for sore throats that have been passed from generation to generation is by drinking tea made with apple cider vinegar, cayenne, lemon and honey. The tea is made by adding one teaspoon of apple cider vinegar, a tiny pinch of cayenne paper, juice of 1/4 lemon and a teaspoon of honey to a cup of hot water then stir. Drinking four cups a day of this tea can easily relieve the pain and discomfort.

A popular herb used in healing sore throats is the Honeysuckle flower. This sweet tasting herb is commonly used specifically in traditional Chinese medicine. Practitioners of traditional Chinese medicine would often recommend making honeysuckle tea by boiling one quart of water to a boil. Add one cup of honeysuckle flowers – make sure that there are no leaves, steep for at least 10 minutes, cover and then strain. Like the first kind of tea, four cups per day is the recommended dosage.

Another herb that can aid you in curing sore throats is marshmallow. Marshmallow is an herb that grows in Europe and America. It contains mucilage which can coat and soothe sore throat. Marshmallow root tree is made by adding one tablespoon of the dried root to a cup of boiling water and letting it steeped covered for at least ten minutes before straining. Herbalists would recommend a dosage of three cups per day. Take note that for those who have diabetes, you should consult a doctor

But take note that most sore throats are just a symptom to a more serious condition. Therefore visits to the doctor are still necessary. You should see the doctor if your sore throat lasts for about a week, if it causes you difficulty in swallowing or breathing, if you find that there is blood in your saliva or phlegm, and if you have sore throat but no fever.

Following some of these remedies can help you save money and avoid paying doctor fees. Let nature take its course and contribute to your natural healing.

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