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Aroma- Therapists, Aromatherapy Oils and Massage

Posted under Aromatherapy, Massage - Apr 25th, 09 - No Comments

There are so many ways of using Aromatherapy oils which can enhance a person in their every day life.
Herbs which are found in hedgerows and woods are the source of the essential oils used in healing in a massage treatment by a qualified masseur.
Once the tissues of the skin absorb the essential oils the liquid [...]

The Alternative Therapy of Chi Gong

Posted under Traditional Chinese Medicine - Apr 24th, 09 - No Comments

A qualified practitioner will be able to teach Chi Gong and the flowing movements which can be mistaken for Tai Chi.
Chi Gong is a natural therapy which uses energy to reduce stress levels and brings back balance to the body.
If your mind energy is low or you are having trouble concentrating, this method of [...]

Lavender the Number One Aromatherapy Oil

Posted under Aromatherapy - Apr 24th, 09 - 1 Comment

Lavender essential oil has for many years been considered one of the safest and most commonly used oils in the whole wide range of essential oils available.
This powerful essential oil is used in treating many ailments including depression due to the effects of this essential oil being able to bring balance to mind and body. [...]

Home Remedies and a Womans Health Issues

Posted under Herbalism - Apr 23rd, 09 - 1 Comment

Urinary infections in women are a common issue due to the way the urinary tract is situated in the body.
An infection causes many problems. Some are minor and some are a major concern. The more complicated ones can become a major issue.
If a persons bladder is not treated then there is every chance [...]

Winter the Fifth Traditional Chinese Season

Posted under Traditional Chinese Medicine - Apr 23rd, 09 - No Comments

The fifth year of the season according to the people of china is December.
December is a month where most people all over the world start to make plans in anticipation of Christmas the season of goodwill and cheer.
Chinese practitioners look at this season and the solstice date of the twenty-first of December as being the [...]

Spring, Spring Equinox and Chinese Traditions

Posted under Traditional Chinese Medicine - Apr 23rd, 09 - No Comments

There are many traditions with regard to springtime and spring equinox and spring combined can be confusing.
The Chinese people continue to use healing treatments for each season or seasons.
Spring equinox or spring as it is generally known starts in March on the twentieth or the twenty first.
In the modern western world we always refer to [...]

Chinese Practitioners and the Extra Season

Posted under Traditional Chinese Medicine - Apr 22nd, 09 - No Comments

Chinese practitioners do not recognise four seasons as people living in the western world. According to tradition there are five.
Chinese Medicine they have an extra season which can be confusing. This extra season relates to nearly the end of august until the fall. This is the fifth season.
This season is recognised as Harvest time. [...]

A Healthy Body in the Summer Time

Posted under Healing Touch - Apr 22nd, 09 - 1 Comment

If you look at the elements of the different seasons and compare them to your body you will find they contribute to a person’s health and well being.
June twenty first is Solstice and summer begins. This is the longest day of the year.
The elements of summer are representing blood vessels, small intestine and the [...]

Meditation for Mind and Body

Posted under Meditation - Apr 21st, 09 - No Comments

There is no mystery to meditation. It is an alternative therapy which can be learnt and used every day and can be adapted to anyones way of life.
A trained therapist will start by teaching how to sit with good posture on a chair and breath correctly.
Breathing correctly can help to recognise the part of the [...]

Colonic Hydrotherapy the Alternative Therapy

Posted under Colonic Hydrotherapy - Apr 21st, 09 - No Comments

Colonic therapy technique was first recorded in 1500 BC as an internal bath which cleanses the colon of any poisonous gasses that a person’s body is holding on to.
A qualified Colonic practitioner will filter warm water in to the rectum to soften faecal matter and this alternative method responds when used in conjunction with [...]