Reflexology techniques include double kneading with the thumbs, deep seeking with the thumbnails and following the meridians with a downward motion. Practice reflexology techniques with tips from a certified reflexology practitioner in this free video on alternative medicine. Expert: Darya mcnolty Bio: Darya mcnolty is a certified reflexology practitioner with a loyal and growing client list at the Pyramid Wellness Center in Rutland, Vt. Filmmaker: Rich Alcott

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Written in accessible language for bodyworkers and hands-on therapists, Healing with the Chakra Energy System describes the use of very simple non-suppressive and nons-ymptomatic techniques in which the cause of the disease process may be halted and disharmony within the body may be changed into harmony.

Each chapter contains case histories and descriptions of how to treat many conditions, including muscular, joint, spinal, organic, and emotional. Based on the author’… More >>

Healing with the Chakra Energy System: Acupressure, Bodywork, and Reflexology for Total Health

Acupressure and acupuncture are not one in same techniques. They differ slightly because acupuncture makes use of thin needles in approaching health concerns while acupressure never breaks the skin. On the other hand, they do a have a few things in common. For instance, both are centered on touching meridians which carry energy or chi along those meridians right through an individuals’ body.

Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) clearly states that illness occurs due to the blockage of chi in any of fourteen different meridians. Acupressure and acupuncture both advocate the free flow of energy without obstructions. Both methods are used to treat arthritis, allergies, migraine headaches, depression, menstrual cramps, nausea and anxieties.

Because acupuncture uses very thin, long needles to puncture the skin it should be performed by an experienced practitioner who is skilled in traditional Chinese medicine. Acupressure is much less technical; it can therefore be learned from a book and may even be; in some instances, performed on oneself. Somewhat surprisingly, acupressure was practiced long before acupuncture became known.  Read more...

Oftentimes in acupressure, a fingertip moved in a circular motion can work just as well as a needle. Stimulate pressure points through acupressure with tips from a doctor of Oriental medicine in this free video on traditional Chinese medicine. Expert: Mark Brinson Bio: Mark Brinson owns Brinson Therapeutics. He specializes in pain, injury and human performance and is also an international seminar provider. Filmmaker: Christopher Rokosz…

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With your hands you have potential to relieve everyday aches, pains and ailments without taking drugs, to improve your health, and to increase your vitality. Acupressure is an ancient healing art that uses the fingers to stimulate key points on the skin that, in turn, activate the body’s natural self-healing processes. With this book, it is a skill you can learn now–and use in your own home.

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Acupressure’s Potent Points: a Guide to Self-Care for Common Ailments

Natural therapies such as reflexology and acupressure can be very effective for a wide variety of ailments, including digestion problems.

One of the popular techniques that come from traditional Chinese medicine that is considered to be a bodywork technique and is gaining popularity in America is acupressure. It is very much like acupuncture in that it involves different points of the surface of the body but unlike using needles as is done in acupuncture, acupressure uses physical pressure done by the hand or elbow or various devices to different points on the surface of the body. This pressure brings about relief from the symptoms.

There are 14 primary meridian or channels in which qi flows through the body and acupressure removes blockages in these meridians. This pressure stimulates a natural healing process within the body.

When the different points are pressed muscular tension is released and this promotes better circulation of blood and other life’s forces, which will then aid in healing.

Acupressure is safe to do on oneself as well as to have a professional person who uses acupressure may apply the pressure. The best part is that there is no equipment needed, only your hands.  Read more...

After a day on our feet, most of us enjoy a good foot massage. It relieves pain, alleviates tension, and just plain feels good. But did you know that with a few modifications, a foot massage can have numerous other health benefits?

Reflexology is often considered the same thing as foot massage, but it’s actually an ancient practice. Evidence of its practice has been found on Egyptian wall paintings dating back as far as 2330 BC, and it is believed to be even older than that. Reflexology has much in common with the Oriental practices of shiatsu and acupuncture, both of which are believed to have originated around the same time as reflexology.

There are some important differences between reflexology and an ordinary foot massage. While a foot massage usually involves the entire foot or the portion that is in pain, reflexology involves specific spots on the feet. The goals of reflexology usually have nothing at all to do with the feet themselves. Rather, the purpose is to either benefit a specific part of the body or promote overall health.  Read more...

Reflexology, also called zone therapy, comes under the heading of alternative medicine. It involves the practice of massaging, squeezing or pushing parts of the feet, hands, body or in the ears with the goals of affecting other parts of the body.

Interestingly, although reflexology has been classified as an alternative medicine approach, there is no consensus among practitioners (reflexologist) on how the practice is supposed to work.

There does appear to be a unifying theme or idea that areas of the feet and hands correspond to different areas of the body. The theory is that by manipulating these areas the reflexologist can make significant changes in a specific organ system or in an individual’s overall health.

The ideas behind reflexology are not new. It was practiced in the Egyptian culture as early as 2330 B.C. the practice, as we know it today, was first researched and developed by Eunice Ingham. Her first work was published in 1938 and since 1942 workshops have been constructed around the world.  Read more...

Is PMS keeping you up at night? Does it interfere in daily activities and is just an all around pain in the rear? You can make changes to your diet and add some great exercises and while they may be somewhat effective, what does it hurt to add another PMS tool to your arsenal?

Consider reflexology for those minor symptoms all the way to the more severe form of PMS called PMDD. Reflexology presents a natural way to restore the harmony and balance to your spirit, body and mind.

A look at PMS

PMS, short for premenstrual syndrome, is a series of symptoms – over 150 at last count -  that you might experience just after ovulation to the first bleeding of the period. However, some women may start early or during the period. Each woman experiences PMS differently but it should be noted that 85-90% of all women have had PMS at least once. Of that 85-90%, up to 10% may have the more intense form of PMS called PMDD, short for premenstrual dysphoric disorder.  Read more...