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Homeopathy Dandruff – Research Information
According to one of the UK’s leading medically qualified homoeopaths, Dr Andrew Lockie, there are quite a few homoeopathic treatments that can be very effective for combating dandruff.
According to Dr Lockie, you should try using sulphur if you find yourself persistently scratching your head at night or if your scalp burns [...]
Unlike the other 4 types of popular massage, Shiatsu looks to the East for its origins and traditions. Shiatsu is Japanese. It is often called a form of Chinese Acupressure. Its name, in fact, means “finger Pressure.” While considering some aspects of modern Asian medicine, it is principally traditional in its approach to human physiology. [...]
Swedish Massage or Classic Massage is the oldest of the western traditions. It dates back to the early attempts by Per Henrik Ling (1176-1839) to introduce a method of massage into sports education. In doing so, he integrated a number of different existent Eastern healing techniques into a Western system of anatomy, physiology and blood [...]
Sports Massage is also a variation of Swedish Massage. It includes some aspects of Trigger Point Therapy. Sports Massage is a method of treating athletes. It is usually injury or athlete specific in its application. Sports Massage emerged as a means to address the needs of athletes. This includes equine athletes.
The techniques of Sports Massage [...]
Deep Tissue Massage Therapy is a direct descendent of Swedish Massage. In some instances, Deep Tissue Massage is a technique and not a specific type of therapy. In fact, it is utilized in various different kinds of massage therapy. In Deep Tissue Massage, a practitioner can utilize a number of techniques to free the body [...]
Trigger Point Massage is the creation of Janet Travell M.D. (1901-1997). A former White House physician, she explored and, with David Simons, is responsible for the Bible on this variation of massage therapy. Myofascial Pain and Dysfunction: The Trigger Point Manual came out in 1983. It contains the basic techniques, purpose and philosophy behind Trigger [...]
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 [...]