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About reflexology..
What is reflexology? Reflexology is the belief that all the functions and organs of the body are represented on the feet and hands. The application of pressure to these areas using specific thumb and finger ...read more
After effects of massage treatments
Illnesses and diseases that have been suppressed with medication or held emotions may surface during treatment. A contra-action is a normal reaction to the treatment especially if the receive...read more
Aromatherapy and its massage
What is aromatherapy? Aromatherapy means "treatment using scents". It is a holistic treatment of caring for the body with pleasant smelling botanical oils such as rose, lemon, lave...read more
Aromatherapy explained
Aromatherapy is the systematic use of essential oils in holistic treatments to improve physical and emotional well-being. Essential oils, extracted from plants, possess distinctive therapeuti...read more
Back massage: a great way to relieve stress and tension
In 95% of back pain cases, the cause is linked to the way the bones, ligaments, and muscles of the back work together. It comes on suddenly, but can also be due to strain over time rather than a result of ove...read more
Can we fight cellulite?
Thankfully, the answer is yes, we can fight cellulite, or at least the appearance of cellulite, through several therapeutic treatments that are available on the market today....read more
Complementary therapies for dementia
The term complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) covers many therapies. There is no apparent connection between many of these therapies, which often have diverse origins, theories and appearances.There i...read more
Contra-indications of massage
There are several conditions when massage is totally contra-indicated. Massage should not be performed at all: Contagious and infectious skin conditions and diseases (like impetigo) ...read more
Different types of massage
Thai Yoga Massage Thai Yoga massage is a form of healing that works primarily on the ‘energy body’ to release blockages within our energy channels. The practitioner uses a combination of palmin...read more
Easy to learn: self massage
This self-massage mini routine is strictly for relaxation purposes. It is not to be used to treat health problems. Do not attempt it if you are pregnant or have any health conditions that might be affected by...read more
Health benefits of massage
Massage isn't capable of curing any serious or life-threatening medical disorders - but it can provide welcome relief from the symptoms of anxiety, tension, depression, insomia, and stress, a...read more
How to massage your baby?
The importance of touch in pregnancy, childbirth and infancy is undeniably, the most enjoyable way to improve the development, health and well being of your baby. Massage makes use of the mother and father&rs...read more
Living with a frozen shoulder: how to survive the ordeal
Keep your frozen shoulder warm I know that it almost sounds too obvious but it works! Use warm or hot compresses (or buy a heating pad) and use it over your shoulder four or five times a day for fifteen minu...read more
Losen up those muscles !
What is sports massage? Sports massage incorporates functional massage therapy, remedial massage and deep tissue massage. Functional massage is the term we prefer to give to soft tissue trea...read more
Natural luxury for mother and baby
Complementary remedies are a wonderful way to keep mother and baby healthy and energetic using only ‘Mother Nature’s’ recipes. Where as massage and reflexology are very rela...read more
Naturopathy: alternative and complementary medicine
It recommends organic foods; balanced nutrition; specific nutritional supplements; remedial exercise; remedial massage; hydrotherapy; magnet therapy, (such as the British-made Bioflow devices); Bach and bush ...read more
Office massage
What Is It? A short (10 - 30 min), fully clothed, seated massageA series of effective techniques and movements based on traditional acupressure and massage. Used on the back, neck, shoulders...read more
Safe play in the home for babies and toddlers
Play is sometimes referred to as children’s ‘work’. It is through playing that children learn many of the vital skills necessary for their overall development. Children will...read more
Some information about therapeutic massage and indian head massage
Therapeutic massage Massage is the therapeutic manipulation of the soft tissues of the body, which has been used for centuries, worldwide to promote health and relaxation. The mechanical action of massage ph...read more
The benefits of massage during pregnancy, labor and postpartum
Did you know that during pregnancy, the heart increases total blood volume by 30 to 50 percent, the lungs increase oxygen consumption by 10 to 20 percent, which requires a 30 to 40 percent increase of inhaled...read more
What happens after massage treatment?
Massage involves intensive bodywork and mind-work and after a session you can sometimes experience different natural sensations, which you might want to be aware of. Here are some examples of the healing re...read more
What is aromatherapy massage and what might it do for you?
Aromatherapy is the art of using essential oils to help restore balance in the body, and is a form of natural healing that is more than 8.000 years old. Today it represents one of the fastest...read more
What is reflexology?
Becoming more and more relevant for today's increasingly stressful lifestyle the complementary therapy of reflexology is worth investigating. It is based on skills known to have been practised for several tho...read more
What is shiatsu massage?
Shiatsu is a healing art originating in Japan. It uses the power of touch and pressure to enable each of us to contact our own abilities for self healing.It can help in a wide range of conditions- from specif...read more
