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    How is Shiatsu Different From Other Massage Methods?

    By Brian on Friday, January 20th, 2012 | No Comments

    By Emily Taylor

    Although shiatsu massage is in no way different with the other therapeutic massage methods in healing a patient’s body, it is unique when it comes to how a massage therapist massages the patient. Instead of limiting his or her form of massage with only the fingers and thumbs when he or she massages the patient, a shiatsu massage therapist has the liberty of using the elbows, knees, and palms during a shiatsu therapy session. Using the same pressure points as of an acupuncture technique, the massage therapist is aware on how to work the patient’s body to improve the health, release tension, relax the stressed mind and body, as well as improved its physical and mental condition.

    Another thing that separates a shiatsu massage therapist among the other massage therapists is that he or she has the knowledge and capability of diagnosing the patient and locating and determining the problem within the system of the patient’s body. This is a common practice on a shiatsu massage therapy session before the massage therapist actually starts the actual massage on the patient. This method is called zen shiatsu which is also a form of meditation used by shiatsu massage therapist which is also believed to provide a good, healthy body and mind coordination. Shizuno Misunaga was the one responsible for the development of zen shiatsu who also was the person who made shiatsu popular outside of Japan aside from Tokujiro Namikoshi who founded shiatsu itself.

    Although undressing is common on all types of massage therapy, there are other things that are distinctive when it comes to shiatsu. Usually in a massage session, the patient will lie down on a padded massage table which is elevated for the convenience of the massage therapist. On the other hand, the patient will be asked to lie down on the floor on a futon or shiatsu pad where the massage therapist kneels down in order to apply pressure on the patient. The massage therapist will also use his or her whole body when applying pressure on the patient during the massage session.

    Shiatsu massage is also used with aromatherapy to improve its healing benefits to the patient. Imagine the relaxing and healing benefits you get from the shiatsu massage added with an enchanting, relaxing experience with aromatherapy. A good shiatsu massage service combined with exact blending of essential oils will be a pleasurable experience. These two are not usually used together as a single massage therapy service though but they are sometimes offered as complementary healing techniques.

    It doesn’t really matter whether the techniques are different as long as they serve the same purpose in improving the health of the patient, relieving stress, anxiety and depression, as well as enhancing the immune system. These are all the benefits of natural alternative and complementary medicines.

    If you are planning on having a good shiatsu massage therapy session, check the lists on your local directory or through the internet so that you can compare the prices as well as having a good reference on the massage therapists.

    About the Author: I write for TIR Massage Stone about performing hot stone massage therapy and obtaining a proper hot stone massage kit.

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    The Perfect Massage With Massage Stones

    By Brian on Thursday, January 19th, 2012 | No Comments

    By Emily Taylor

    Massage stone therapy has become a very popular massage treatment. It is a treatment which uses special stones which are either heated or chilled and placed on various spots of the body. There are many different types of massage stones used today. The most common of which is the basalt stone. Formed from volcanic rock and smoothed to perfection, the basalt stone is able to retain heat better than its counterparts and serves as the most widely used type of massage stone as a result. Stone massages have been an ancient practise, started first by the Chinese almost 4000 years ago. Nowadays, stone massage therapy is a great way to relieve stress, anxiety and to ease tension in the muscles and tendons of the body.

    Before performing a massage using stones it is vital to follow procedure. If not, therapists can risk hurting or even burning the patient. Basalt stones and other types of massage stones can be purchased from a massage store either online or locally and have already been prepared, smoothed and oiled for use.

    There are several pre-massage tasks that need to be performed before beginning a stone massage. Firstly, all materials and products needed should be collected and on hand such as a massage table, a sheet, massage stone kit, massage oils and a heating machine.

    Before the massage begins the atmosphere needs to be calming. Prepare the massage bed by placing the sheet neatly over it. Then allow the massage stones to heat up using the heating machine. There are also several other steps which can be taken to accentuate the mood of a massage. For instance, playing soothing and tranquil music will enable the client to go into a deep and calming sense of concentration. Music such as elevator music, light classical music, instrumentals and meditation music are good choices. Secondly, aromas from herbs, plants and oils will further help the ambiance of the massage.

    When the patient arrives they may or may not take off their clothing. The amount of clothing worn depends on the type of the massage administered. But, the client is within their rights to choose just as much clothing as they feel comfortable in. Next they lay on the table, face up. Ensure to speak with the client about a stone massage, what takes place during one and so on.

    Here is when the stone massage begins. First, place the warm stones on he left and right side of the spine. Be sure to never place massage stones on the patent’s backbone. Massage the client’s face with a bit of oil. Then place smaller massage stones in a cross position on the forehead, cheeks and chin. The arms, legs, feet and hands are performed next with special oils and massage techniques.

    Massage stones are an ancient remedy for alleviating muscles cramps and pain, headaches, anxiety and stress and helps to promote blood and oxygen circulation in the body. When the massage is finished it is important to allow the client some sleep to further calm their mind. Hot green tea is a great treat at the end and will leave the patient feeling refreshed and calm.

    About the Author: I write for TIR Massage Stone about performing hot stone massage therapy and obtaining a proper hot stone massage kit.

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    Warm Up With Your Massage Stones Before a Massage

    By Brian on Sunday, January 1st, 2012 | No Comments

    By Chris Turley

    Can a massage with massage stones be a workout? Well, not in the sense that you get the same cardiovascular workout as running around on a sports field, or peddling for half an hour on an exercise bicycle. There is no heavy lifting. There is no heavy pushing or pulling. In fact, the most movement you will engage in during a massage, is moving from your back, to your stomach–and then vice-versa. So are warm-up and cool-down periods necessary before and after your massage? Conventional wisdom says that since a massage is not a typical cardiovascular workout, no need exists to prepare your body for it, or slowly return to your body’s normal mode. But is that correct?

    More than muscles

    Before determining whether a warm-up and cool-down period is needed after a massage with hot stones, we should examine some of the benefits of such massages. They include:

    • Relaxed muscles

    • Improved range of motion

    • Lower heart rate

    • Decreased blood pressure

    • Better blood circulation

    • Increased endorphins (improving medical treatment)

    Can a therapeutic massage build muscle, as weightlifting does? No, but massages can excite muscles that have been weak and unused. This is beneficial for people who have been inactive for a while, after suffering from an injury, for example.

    So while getting a massage with massage stones will not make you winded or exhausted per se, the kneading of the muscles and the use of hot stones, gives your body a “light workout.” In fact, you could think of it as a warm-up stretching exercise before a cardiovascular workout–without the cardiovascular workout.

    The low-down on warm-ups (and cool-downs)

    A warm-up exercise is used before a workout, to start stretching the muscles, and increasing your heart rate. It is a slow transition from normal mode to exercise mode. Similarly, a cool-down activity will shift you back to normal mode. Before performing strenuous exercising, warm-ups and cool-downs are vital for preparing the body for a workout, and can even be effective in preventing injuries.

    Workout without motion

    Is a warm-up and cool-down activity necessary before or after your massage with hot rocks? Yes, and no. Stretching before the massage is not necessary, as the massage itself serves as a type of stretching. Similarly, there is no need to jog around the building after your massage, to allow your heart rate to drop to its normal value.

    However, before your massage with massage stones, it is important for you to gradually move your mind and body into a relaxing mode. Incense, peaceful music and soft lighting are some ways to prepare you well for the massage. These elements will help to make the massage experience with hot stones, a holistic one that involves senses other than the sense of touch involved in the massage itself.

    Likewise, after the massage is over, your mind and body will need to gradually return to their pre-massage state. Again, this process will be less drastic than the ones needed before and after a cardiovascular workout. Nonetheless, you will still need to “recover” from the massage. Some of the most common methods are drinking a hot cup of green tea, or sleeping. With sleeping, you cool down into somewhat of a frozen state. But even if you do not catch a catnap, resting alone will serve as an excellent cool-down.

    Like a computer that needs to be booted up and shut down, your body needs a gradual transition from normal mode to massage mode–and then back again. A “warm-up” and “cool-down” period will help to make this transition smoother whenever you enjoy a massage with hot stones. Make sure that the temperature range of your body coincides with the range of the massage stone. Warm-up while the stone does!

    About the Author: To learn more tips about the top techniques for using massage stones to create a completely restful and relaxing massage, visit us now at www.tirmassagestone.com .

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    Far Infrared Sauna What Is It?

    By Brian on Tuesday, December 6th, 2011 | No Comments

    By Jake Plumer

    You all know what a sauna is but have you heard about the infrared or far infrared sauna? Infrared technology has been adapted to he sauna this type of heat has many advantages over the common sauna. These increased benefits include reduced energy consumption, quicker start up times and some claim an increase in health benefits such as detoxification, stress and weight control. Many of these health claims have not been substantiated in a clinical environment always contact your doctor with any sauna health questions especially if there is a history of Adrenal suppression, SLE and multiple sclerosis.

    Far infrared sauna heaters use infrared waves in the 5.6 to 1000 microns in the electromagnetic spectrum these waves fall in the band of invisible infrared waves. The infrared waves are not the same as the UV waves from the sun that cause sunburn. The infrared waves heat an object without heating up the air in between the object and the infrared source. This in turn allows the sauna user to begin feeling the heat right away this reduces the warm up time associated with the common sauna by not heating the surrounding air and sauna room the amount of energy used is greatly diminished.

    Many claims have been made that using a far infrared sauna has greater health benefits then using a conventional sauna. The wave frequencies in an infrared sauna are said to cause the cells in your body to release fat soluble toxins, heavy metals and drugs to be released into the bloodstream or through the pores of the skin. The increased body temperature is said to act like a fever, a fever causes the body to increase the production of blood cells and T cells that enhance the immune system. Although controversial weight control is also said to be benefit of a far infrared sauna the amount of weight lost by perspiration will quickly be regained however it is claimed that one sauna session can burn off up to 600 calories. Combine this with the fact that subcutaneous fat is released with the perspiration and other toxins.

    The claimed benefits of a far infrared sauna over a conventionally heated sauna include an increase in safety as there are no hot surfaces; they are much more transportable, are some 80 % more energy efficient and they induces a higher amount of perspiration. Other benefits include a lower overall operating temperature, infrared does not dry you out like a conventional sauna also a far infrared sauna does not require any water to operate this reduces the chance for bacteria to grow and lowers the amount of clean up time required. Many infrared user claim that the infrared sauna is more comfortable and easier to use that a conventionally heated sauna.

    Many of the claims above have not been evaluated in a clinical environment, many more test need to be done with IR heat to determine if is in fact better that other forms of heat such as hot water bottles or packs, hot wax or even microwaves. The bottom line is a far infrared sauna will if used properly reduce your stress levels and give the bather some relaxing quite time to unwind and rejuvenate themselves.

    About the Author: Jake Plumer writes exclusively for http://www.hot-sauna.com. Follow the links for additional information from Jake Plumer about a Far infrared Sauna or for a conventional Sauna heater.

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