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What is Tui Na (Massage)? |
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Tui Na (Massage) is a simple yet very effective division of traditional Chinese Medicine which has been practices and used in China for thousands of years. Tui Na (Massage) is closely related to acupuncture in its use of the meridian system and is considered to be effective for a similar range of health problems.
Tui Na (Massage) methods include the use of hand techniques to massage the soft tissue (muscles and tendons) of the body, acupressure techniques to directly affect the flow of Qi and manipulation techniques to realign the musculoskeletal and ligamentons relationships (bone-setting) seeking to establish a more harmonious flow of Qi through the system of channels and collaterals, allowing the body to naturally heal itself.
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What is Foot Massage? |
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Foot Massage begins by soaking your feet into a nice warm bucket of water that contains a bag of herb that soothes both of your feet. Then the massage therapist will begin massaging your head, neck, shoulders, hands, legs, feets and your back.
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According to Top 10 Home Remedies website there are 10 health benefits of foot massage:
1. Promotes Better Sleep
2. Improves Blood Circulation
3. Helps You Relax
4. Fights Depression
5. Relieves Aches and Pains
6. Makes Feet Healthier
7. Alleviates Edema
8. Eases PMS and Menopause Symptoms
9. Restless Leg Syndrome
10. Lowers Blood Pressure
Details of each benefit can be found at http://www.top10homeremedies.com/news-facts/top-10-health-benefits-foot-massage-reflexology.html
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What is Tui Na (Massage) Good For? |
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Tui Na (Massage) is well suited for the treatment of specific musculoskeletal disorders and chronic stress-related disorders of the digestive, respiratory and reproductive systems. Particularly neck, shoulder, back pain, sciatica, muscle spasms, tennis and golfer's elbow, frozen shoulder, joint pain (including arthritis). It is unsurpassed in the treatment of sports injuries and will aid chronic conditions such as headaches, migraines, constipation, insomnia, tension and a restless mind. It also works at a deeper level, affecting the flow of vital life-energy in the body being a preventative treatment, correcting any imbalances in the body's energy before symptoms and disease can develop. Also works to restore emotional and intellectural harmony as well as physical health.
Tui Na (Massage) is one of the primary ways that Chinese treat babies and young children. The points and channels used are quite different to the standard ones.
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