By Kevin & Aingeal Rose O'Grady, on October 5th, 2008
Because of the different influences in massage therapy, there are many variations in techniques, but all these different techniques, still offer the same health benefits. The Swedish and Ayurvedic massage both have very different origins and styles, but they still contribute a lot to achieve a healthy and relaxed body.
With so many different kinds of
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By Kevin & Aingeal Rose O'Grady, on September 14th, 2008
Surgery May Not Be The Right Treatment For Back Pain
It used to be that if a person had a lot of back pain their doctor would recommend surgery to fix the problem. Following the surgery, the person would usually be on bed rest for a few weeks, and then, if all went well, their back
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By Kevin & Aingeal Rose O'Grady, on June 21st, 2008
Abhyanga is Ayurveda ’s full body massage. Distinct pungent oils contain antioxidants whose potency is increased when the oil is heated to match the client’s body temperature. The warm medicated oils, blended with gram flour, penetrate the pores of the skin which can loosen impurities and toxins.
The effect of using these
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By Kevin & Aingeal Rose O'Grady, on June 15th, 2008
Shiatsu (指圧 Japanese from shi, meaning finger, and atsu, meaning pressure) is a traditional Japanese hands-on therapy based on anatomical and physiological theory and is regulated as a licensed medical therapy with the Ministry of Health and Welfare in Japan. Shiatsu is an evolving form. Various styles (called Derivative Shiatsu) incorporate (to differing degrees) aspects
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By Kevin & Aingeal Rose O'Grady, on June 15th, 2008
Rolfing or structural integration is a system of soft tissue manipulation, with the objective of realigning the body structurally and harmonizing its fundamental movement patterns in relation to gravity. The system was founded by Ida Pauline Rolf. Practitioners of Rolfing believe it to enhance vitality and well-being, and claim that
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By Kevin & Aingeal Rose O'Grady, on June 15th, 2008
Healing Touch is an “energy therapy” that uses gentle hand techniques thought to help re-pattern the patient’s energy field and accelerate healing of the body, mind, and spirit.
Healing Touch is based on the belief that human beings are fields of energy that are in constant interaction with others and the environment. The goal of Healing
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