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Reflexology

Friday, December 14th, 2007

Reflexology 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 ...

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Chinese Medical Massage (Tui Na)

Friday, December 14th, 2007

Chinese 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 ...

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Women’s Issues Fatigue

Thursday, December 13th, 2007

We've all felt it. That feeling of not being able to do or even think another thing, a feeling down to the bones: fatigue.

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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 ...

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Cancer Pain & Complementary Therapies

Tuesday, November 27th, 2007

A new study examines the role of acupuncture, massage, mind-body techniques, and dietary supplements in dealing with the pain associated with cancer by Stephanie Watson Often one of the most difficult aspects of dealing with a cancer diagnosis is living with the pain of the disease.

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