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Use Acupressure to Fight Fatigue

by Aimee Amodio

03 Feb 2007 02:30 PM

I don't know about you, but I tend to hit a mid-afternoon slump every day. Around two or three o'clock in the afternoon, I start to feel very tired and out of energy.

The Health Benefits of Massage

by Christine Buske

13 Nov 2006 04:33 PM

We've known for ages that massages feel good, and it is also a well-known fact that massage therapy can help those of us suffering from tension and stress related ailments.

Massage Precautions

by Aimee Amodio

09 Sep 2006 10:28 AM

If you are planning to give a massage to a friend or loved one, keep these precautions in mind: Pain is NOT gain. If someone says you are using too much pressure or kneading too hard, ease off. Give your partner the opportunity to give you feedback during the massage.

Massage At Home

by Aimee Amodio

08 Sep 2006 10:27 AM

Want to treat a friend or loved one to a massage? If you can't afford a professional, you can always give the massage yourself! Set up your space: Clear a space on the floor or a rectangular kitchen table.

How To Give A Good Massage

by Aimee Amodio

07 Sep 2006 10:24 AM

You don't have to be a professional to give a friend or loved one a massage! Use different strokes: stroking using the whole hand, kneading, firm strokes with the thumb or ball of the hand, and feathery fingertip touches.

The Benefits of Massage

by Aimee Amodio

14 Jul 2006 08:45 AM

If you think that massage is just for self-indulgent, spoiled people... think again! There are many important health benefits to massage -- it can help you maintain physical and mental well-being. Massage can calm the nervous system.

What Is Reiki?

by Aimee Amodio

20 Apr 2006 05:41 AM

Reiki is a form of energy work. It is a Japanese technique based on the idea that life force energy (Ki) flows through our bodies. When the energy is low, we are more prone to stress and illness; when the energy is high, we are capable of being happy and healthy.

The Philosophy of Reiki

by Aimee Amodio

20 Apr 2006 05:39 AM

The word Reiki comes from two Japanese words -- Ki, which is life force energy, and Rei, which is the wisdom of a higher power. Reiki, then, is a spiritually guided healing using life force energy. For students, Reiki is not taught in the traditional sense so much as it is shown.

What is Thai Yoga?

by Aimee Amodio

03 Apr 2006 07:56 AM

Though I've heard it called Thai Yoga, the type of body work I am referring to is also called Traditional Thai Massage or Thailand Medical Massage. Thai Yoga is an ancient art that combines massage, stretching, acupressure, twisting, relaxation, and meditation.

What Is Acupressure?

by Aimee Amodio

27 Mar 2006 09:51 AM

Acupressure works along the same beliefs as acupuncture, only without the needles. Like acupuncture, acupressure dates back more than five thousand years! It is even older than acupuncture, believe it or not. But then again, we had fingers before we invented needles, so it makes sense.



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