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shiatsu massage
Shiatsu massage is a theraputic practice of touching that benefits most people in a helpful way.This can be a great way to recieve a caring touch that is good for better circulation and improved body functions. Shiatsu massage does not need medications or medical modalities that have repercussions that cause other problems.
Shiatsu is a Japanese form of massage that is based on Chinese medicine. It stretches the meridians. Meridians are lines in the body that have the acupoints that are used in acupuncture. Stretching these meridians improves flow and will help maintain better health and a balanced body.
Chi is a word that can best be described as the energy that flows through the meridians and by having healthy meridians
the chi will flow better. This is why stretching the meridian through Shiatsu massage can create a meridian that is healthy in not restricting the flow of chi.
There are 12 meridians ,and the flow of chi or energy through these meridians can become blocked by the normal bumps and traumas of life.These blocks can be opened up to improve the flow of chi with the practice of Shiatsu massage. By simply applying pressure to a muscle say 3 or 4 places within a 5 inch stretch of the muscle can improve the flow of chi. We can compare the flow of chi to that of traffic on a freeway. An accident, flat tire,or just a car parked on the side can cause traffic to stop or just slow down.Likewise, chi flow can have blockages that can be removed or improved on, with shiatsu massage.
Each of the 12 meridians in the body represents an organ in the body. By having good energy flow in that meridan (chi that is moving well) the health of the organ benifits. This is why Shiatsu massage is such a practical way older people can have a better life by simply streatching the meridians.
I would like to show you practices and books that can improve the quality of life and the way you feel. There will also be Shiatsu massage chairs, devices and Shiatsu foot massagers that can truly be of help for an older person.
People need touch. I feel there is no better way to improve life by touching than Shiatsu massage. It is simple and easy. Shiatsu massage is a means that has little negative responses or effects that will be contrary to medication or other treatment that may be present in an older persons health or life.
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