Rules to Keep in Mind During the Practice of Shiatsu

When you decide to begin practicing shiatsu, always dress in loose fit, comfortable clothing that is made of natural as opposed to synthetic fibers.

Shiatsu is an excellent pain reliever for many health conditions such as stress related disorders, endometriosis, menopause (and accompanying symptoms), and constipation. Shiatsu can decrease both the level of fatigue (or tsubo) and stress that has built up in the human body and it can improve the circulation of both lymph as well as blood in the body. Shiatsu helps to decrease the stiffness of muscles and joints and it is lowers blood pressure. Shiatsu also helps to improve a person's level of energy (or qi), vitality and stamina.

When you decide to begin practicing shiatsu, always dress in loose fit, comfortable clothing that is made of natural as opposed to synthetic fibers. Doing this helps to encourage the flow of positive energy in the body or what is referred to as "ki." Always make sure you practice shiatsu in a room that has plenty of empty space and is uncluttered, clean and very neat. Also make sure the room you practice in is warm and quiet. If you do not do these things then it can have a negative impact on the flow of energy.

The patient of the practice of shiatsu should lie on the floor for the treatment. It is recommended that the person lie on a futon (which is also a quilted form of a Japanese mattress) or else a floor mat. If the patient needs pillows and/or cushions in order to be as comfortable as possible then they are permissible.

It is always important to be as comfortable as possible when you are having a shiatsu treatment. Shiatsu is not good to have after a large meal has been eaten as it is better after a light meal or preferably when the stomach is empty.

This is most important fro the receiver of the treatment but the same cane be said fro the person who gives the shiatsu treatment as well. It is best to wait a number of hours after a large meal to have shiatsu or to perform it on another person. Another option is to do it before the meal has been eaten.

Today's Holistic Tip for Pain Herbal Pain Relief Many people choose to practice yoga in conjunction with meditation for even greater relaxation as the emotional and physical are joined together in this way. Meditation is very closely linked to relaxation and therefore is sometimes referred to as being meditation relaxation. Other common terms include chosen relaxation and conscious relaxation. Many people choose to learn how to mediate in order to find a state of serenity where they can be at peace and where their problems can float away. Mediation is much easier to do than the general population actually believes it to be. arthritis pain relief

Shiatsu is not recommended for those who have varicose veins but if it is performed on a person with these kinds of veins then make sure no pressure is exerted on the sore and swollen veins. In turn no shiatsu pressure should ever be applied to injuries or traumas to the body such as cuts, tears, bruises or breaks in muscles or bones.

Be aware that shiatsu is perfectly safe for women who are pregnant, however there are four areas of the body that should be avoided for sure as these areas include the stomach, the legs from the knees and down to the feet, the area at the left and right side of the neck where the shoulder begins and the fleshy area of the skin that is a web like and is located between the thumb and the index finger.

It is important to let the shiatsu practitioner that you are pregnant or that you could be pregnant. It is always important that a person about to engage in a shiatsu treatment be both relaxed and as calm as possible.

Shiatsu is a generally safe practice but it should not be performed on everyone. Individuals who suffer from serious health diseases such as cancer, multiple sclerosis and heart disorder should not engage in shiatsu.

In some cases an experienced shiatsu practitioner can work on a person with a serious disease but only if he or she has been apprized of the person's health situation and their prognosis.

Companion Remedies for Joints, Muscles, Pain Management

Joint Ease Plus - Promotes joint and muscular-skeletal system health
Lose the Back Pain! - Get the latest, cutting-edge information about back pain, what causes it and how to get lasting relief. Millions of people suffer from back pain unnecessarily - don't continue to be one of them.
Real Heal - Aids in naturally supporting the healing ability of the body
Real Heal Massage Oil - Promotes muscular, joint, and skeletal health and comfort after strenuous activity
Hypnosis: The Pain Solution - Designed for chronic pain sufferers who are not responding to typical pain interventions like medication and physical therapy, this 4-CD program teaches you how pain works in the body, and gives you the tools to overcome it.
Smooth Surgery, Rapid Recovery - Designed to facilitate a successful surgery and speed healing afterwards, this program was created by Dr. Carol Ginandes, a renowned expert in mind/body healing.
Advanced Sports Pain Management - Hypnosis is a safe, natural way for you to increase your pain threshold - ultimately reducing your need for medication.
Advanced Sports Healing - Each injury causes your immune system and natural healing processes to slow down. Hypnosis is a safe, natural way to accelerate your normal rate of healing.
Core Sports Performance - Learn concentration, intensity, breathing, visualization, optimism, and emotional balance, and shut out doubt and anxiety for peak performance.
MiGone Plus - Promote calm & discourage common nervous tension
PureCalm - Promote calm & discourage common nervous tension
Hypnosis: The Headache Solution - Headache pain can take over your life. Learn to stop headaches before they begin in four simple steps: recognize the signs of an impending headache before it occurs, pause and rest, reverse the chain reaction that generates the headache, and then create a different (positive) chain reaction in your body.

Holistic Cures for Pain

12/02/2008
Port Richmond Facility Takes Holistic Approach To Treating Diabetes (NY1 News)
A new center officially opening on Staten Island this week aims to help diabetes patients get off their medications, and as NY1's Mara Montalbano explained in the following report, doctors say it's a team effort to help every patient reach their goals.

Port Richmond Facility Takes Holistic Approach To Treating Diabetes (NY1 News)

12/04/2008
Miller: Building in East Marion while keeping the peace (Long Island Business News)
“This is not Motel 6.” So said the attorney representing Shizen Hotel Wellness Center and Spa recently, in what might be the understatement of the year. Quite the contrary, Shizen is more than 100,000 square feet of development in 28 buildings, including 114 guest rooms, plus tennis courts, a pool and a marina, all targeted for the [...]

Miller: Building in East Marion while keeping the peace (Long Island Business News)

12/03/2008
Acupuncture Saint Louis: State Of The Art Ancient Medicine In Webster (Webster-Kirkwood Times)
Cardiology Consultants Of St. Louis Have A Heart For Patients And Families The doctors of Cardiology Consultants of St. Louis County P.C. have been offering cardiology care since 1988. They moved to their current location at 10012 Kennerly Road in 2003.

Acupuncture Saint Louis: State Of The Art Ancient Medicine In Webster (Webster-Kirkwood Times)

12/04/2008
The massage message is reaching SA professionals (Independent Online)
Massage is not something that's limited to beauty salons. The treatment is, in fact, finding a place in sport and medicine, writes Impti Du Toit.

The massage message is reaching SA professionals (Independent Online)

12/04/2008
Around the towns (The Scranton Times-Tribune)
Carbondale The Grinch may have once stolen Christmas, but he wouldn’t dare pull such a stunt in the Pioneer City.

Around the towns (The Scranton Times-Tribune)

12/04/2008
The massage message is reaching SA professionals (Independent Online)
Massage is not something that's limited to beauty salons. The treatment is, in fact, finding a place in sport and medicine, writes Impti Du Toit.

The massage message is reaching SA professionals (Independent Online)

12/03/2008
Healing Power From a Higher Power (ABC News)
First Baptist church fends off Alzheimer's disease with alternative medicine.

Healing Power From a Higher Power (ABC News)

12/04/2008
Nova Medical Expands Staff, Extends Hours (Leesburg Today)
At a time when people are forced to work longer hours, and are stressed by the economy, Nova Medical Group is taking steps to accommodate their patients with additional staff and extended hours of operation.

Nova Medical Expands Staff, Extends Hours (Leesburg Today)