Eastern versus Western; Traditional versus Modern Eclectic
Massage therapy initially separates into two basic types: Eastern and Western. The latter form is also referred to as Chinese, Japanese or Asian. While the two formats have commonalities, there are also differences. This is not simply a question of origin. It is a matter of philosophy. Western Massage [...]
If you wish to become a qualified massage therapist, you will need to go to school. There is, at the present time, no set path to pursue the career. Unfortunately, training requirements and educational qualifications vary from country to country throughout the world. In fact, the specifications for a massage therapist may even vary within [...]
The massaging of the surface skin, muscles or affected part has several diffuse and related impacts upon the functions of the overall body systems. By applying therapeutic massage techniques, the practitioner increases circulation away from a specific inflamed or affected area. This, in turn, decreases the strain and tension on the affected parts. The result [...]
Massage Therapy is a valid way of improving your life. It is beneficial for you in so many different ways. It is a method that knows no gender, age or race. Touch is an essential part of all our lives. No matter who we are we can benefit from the powers of positive touching or [...]
Massage is rapidly growing in popularity. In the past 10 years, the need for qualified massage therapists has increased substantially. It is no longer the sole prevue of massage parlors or wealthy spas. You now can find massage as part of an integrated medical system of treatment. You can see it in ICUs for babies, [...]
The history of massage goes back into the ancient past. There are references of it among the records – written and oral, of many different civilizations.
History of Massage Therapy – Ancient massage
The Chinese, the Greeks, the Romans, the Egyptians and the Hindus all provide indications of a form of massage in place as adjutant to [...]
When any adult or child suffers an asthma attack, we have already established that they will usually be treated with a nebulizer which gives them a quick ‘blast’ of inhaled drug. Any such attack comes on because something has triggered it so the homoeopathic approach to asthma is that this trigger is not only part [...]
Have you ever enjoyed that wonderful feeling when you’re standing next to the ocean, clearing your nostrils with the salt laden air of the sea?
If you have, then you probably already appreciate that inhaling salt enriched air is a very effective way of improving your breathing in exactly the way you would want to do [...]
In recent times, some scientists have established that marine phytoplankton may be sufficient on its own to counteract the worst effects of asthma.
Because phytoplankton is widely considered to be the source of all life on Earth – according to NASA, it produces 90% of the oxygen we breathe – and because phytoplankton have been populating [...]
One of the most effective ways of combating asthma is to make sure that your body is as strong and as healthy as possible. In order to do this, you need to eat a diet for health and strength.
Diet for Asthma
Thus, you should base your diet on the following guidelines:
Eat plenty of fresh fruit and [...]