Aromatherapy is the ancient art and science of using the healing power of aromatic essential oils, distilled from organic plant sources. Due to the vast number of natural phytochemicals produced by the plants, essential oils can have many different effects on the body, mind and spirit.
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Massage is a therapy anyone can perform. There are very little chances of harming anyone except in rare cases, when a person is suffering from heart problems, varicose veins or is pregnant. With a little practice, it is very easy to bring comfort and relaxation to oneself and the partner. As with any therapy, using the right technique will take a little time but once you have mastered it, the basic strokes are very simple to perform.
Osteopathy is the system of manual medicine, which is concerned, with the structural and mechanical problems of the body. It deals not only with the spine but also with the body’s whole framework like its bones, joints, muscles, ligaments and other supportive soft tissues. Its aim is to restore proper movement and functioning to this system by means of gentle manual pressure.
Rolfing is a method of manipulating the connective tissue of the body in order to realign its structure. The goal of the therapy is threefold :
There are many types of magnets. Let’s look at them in some detail.
Natural magnets or loadstones are formed when molten lava containing iron or iron oxides cools and is magnetised by the earth’s magnetic force. When the lava is molten, it does not exhibit magnetic properties. But when it cools, the tiny molten particles of iron twist around to align with the earth’s magnetic poles and are trapped in this position when the iron solidifies.
Massaging your partner can be a wonderful way of sharing and giving, helping the relationship as well as easing tensions and preventing stress problems. Preparation is important in order to help release tired, aching muscles and create and overall experience. Here are a few guidelines:
PREVENTIVE MASSAGE
One of the most positive aspects of massage is that you do not need to wait until you have an ailment or injury to receive massage, it is pleasurable and therapeutic treatment at any time (with few contraindications), and regular massage is one of the best ways to avoid stress-related illnesses or injury from high levels of exercise and sports. Massage is not appropriate to use, where there is an acute infection, feverish condition or inflammation, and care needs to be taken with anyone with heart conditions, so the first rule should be, if in doubt, don’t. The strokes, suggested in this book, are generally safe and are not a substitute for professional treatment if needed. They are intended for use in preventing ill health, not in treating it, and as a means of reducing stress and tension, for you and for others.
There are certain simple massages you can do yourself. Massage is a great “pick-me-up” after a hard day of work. You can also get benefits of massage by immersing yourself in a Jacuzzi with the water doing the massaging. Many massage and wellness centres offer workshops on massages and partner massages. It may be worthwhile going for a workshop to get some familiarity with this technique.
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The techniques described earlier can be used to alleviate many common ailments, but muscular disorders respond particularly well. If the ailment is longstanding, a series of treatments may be required.
As children, we have all been fascinated by pieces of iron .that attracted and repelled each other with unimaginable force. We played with the little pieces in awe of the ‘magic’ they seemed to exude until parents and teachers explained to us that they were ‘magnets’ and that Nature had invested in them properties to attract and repel.
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