Shiatsu is a massage technique, involving pressure of the fingers. It is also referred to as acupressure. Specific areas causing trouble are assessed prior to the treatment. Pressure is applied with fingers, hands and palm on the pressure points....
Swedish massage is the most preferred massage technique. A tender pressure with firmness is made use of to enhance the circulation and reduce the stress. It increases the muscle flexibility and soothes chronic muscle tension. Different movements...
Amma Therapy is a massage therapy, performed with hand healings with different techniques. It is a combination of separate massaging systems improving circulation of body fluids and nerves. This is an oldest massaging technique which does not use...
In ancient Egypt, China and India, reflexology was already in existence, it was in 1913 that it was introduced to the Western world. Reflexology involves massage of feet and hands, most of the times it is only feet. It is believed that feet have...
Martial arts the very name is synonymous with strong bodies and sharp minds. Martial arts therapy does the same thing to all those who want to gain health and sharp brains. Other than this therapy is used for a variety of other illnesses or...
Radiation therapy is the last and the most important therapies prescribed to a cancer patient. It is advised only when the cancer is found to be malignant and no other medicine would work for this cancer. The aim of the radiation therapy is to...
Watsu is a type of alternative therapy, a type of massage which is given to a patient who requires to be standing in warm waist deep water. Watsu is a step up from another type of soothing delicate massage called the shiatsu. Both watsu and...
All those who are spiritually inclined will love this method of attaining stress free lifestyle and chanting God's name along with its powerful vibrations. Mantras were chanted, by sages in ancient India, at the time of offering prayers to...
Massage is a rage today; everyone goes in for a massage now and then for de-stressing and relaxation. No wonder, people are trying to introduce new types of massage therapies everyday. Massage therapy involves revitalizing and rejuvenation of the...
Magnet therapy as the name suggests uses magnets to relieve pain and improve blood flow to several parts of the body. Magnet therapy has also been touted as a solution to back aches and other pains in body including headaches. As the name...
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