Posts Tagged ‘tui na’

Constipation vs. Reflecting areas

Friday, December 21st, 2007

Constipation is a habitual case caused by disorder of intestines function.

Reflecting areas in pathology

Kidney, Ureter, Urinary bladder, Lung, Stomach, Small intestine, Ascending Colon, Transverse colon, Descending Colon, Sigmoid colon and Rectum.

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Reflexology

Friday, December 14th, 2007

reflexology.jpgReflexology is the practice of stimulating nerves on the feet, hands and ears, in order to encourage a beneficial effect on some other parts of the body, or to try to improve general health. Reflexology is most commonly performed on the feet, moving on to the hands and/or ears where physical restraints, such as veruccas or fractures, apply.

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Chinese Medical Massage (Tui Na)

Friday, December 14th, 2007

massage01.jpgChinese Medical Massage, or Tui Na is a therapeutic massage used for a mariad of health problems. Chinese Medical Massage, Tui Na focuses on the same energy points and channels as those in acupuncture; but the hands and fingers take the place of needles. Referred to as acupressure in the West, Chinese Medical massage, Tui Na is a method whereby a varieties of touch are used by the Tui Na practitioner to balance the Qi energy, vital substances and the internal organs. Stimulating the flow of blood and body fluids, Chinese medical massage, Tui Na releases blockages in these vital substances that would otherwise cause pain, swelling, toxic buildup and other health symptoms. A holistic treatment, Chinese medical massage, Tui Na treats the mind through the body as a whole. Chinese Medical Massage, Tui Na allows persons to achieve deep relaxation on a physical and mental plane; thus allowing vitality and overall well-being.

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Alternative Massage Medicine

Monday, December 10th, 2007

By Brian B. Carter, MS, LAc

You may have only experienced the most common types of massage- circulatory or Swedish, deep tissue, maybe even shiatsu. But you should also know about a more powerful form of alternative massage medicine you can practice on yourself at home.

Tui Na, The Chinese Alternative Massage Medicine

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