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Foot Spa Therapy

05.06.2009 · Posted in Spa

foot_spaHave you ever note that we will surely take care of our body like face, hairs, hands, legs but when it comes to our feet we show little laziness and carelessness. Like any other body part, the feet also have to be taken special care of. AS per the Chinese study it has been said that the human contains nerve endings which are connected with various part of our body. They focus on the specific points on the foot and massage them that have capability to cure the disease. If you have foot ache means something is wrong with any of the part of your body. Thus, Chinese have resorted to foot massage as the best remedy to ensure the overall wellness of the humans.

The best is foot spa massage; it is one of the most popular forms of pedicure therapies, prevalent in the fitness industry. They make use of essential oils to relieve from the stress.

Best foot spa

Let’s have a look on some of the best foot spa massages:
Aqua- Jet Foot massage: It provides a relaxing effect on the tired feet. In this technique, two hydro jets are used, where you have to immerse your feet into foot bath filled with water. The water is released by the hydro jets at controlled speeds, which stimulates the circulation of blood. By this it gives relaxed feeling to your feet. Detox aqua foot spa units are available with a newer and better technology which relaxes the foot muscles.

Holistic Pedicure: Again this is a good method, where Reflexology technique is used, which gives a sense of relaxation to tired feet. Like all other pedicure therapies, the feet are engrossed in a bath containing warm water. Holistic pedicure begins with a eddy soak, followed by a half-an-hour foot massage. The pressure points of foot are concentrated, to relieve stress. At the end of the holistic pedicure, cocoa butter cream is applied at the base of the feet.

Foot Spa Massage at home: The most simple method which can be done very easily to relax the tired muscles of foot. You just need bubbling foot bath. Fill a pedicure bath with warm water. Stir in one tablespoon of salt into the bath. Now, immerse your feet in the tub for about 20 minutes. This will loosen the dirt accumulated at your toenails and the fingers. Now, dry your feet using a clean towel. Now, treat your foot with a massage oil, for about half an hour. The treatment will relax your feet.

Some necessary things should be noted before going for foot spa therapy or massage. If there are scars and cuts in your feet then don’t go for foot spa massage, because micro organisms may enter through it and that may lead to many infections.  Also, if you have waxed or shaved your legs then don’t go for pedicure till next 24 hours. It can damage your skin by bringing many rashes. Always take care of the hygiene in the place wherever you go for spa massage, because if it is done in an unhygienic atmosphere number of infections can occur.

Acupressure for Arthritis

05.05.2009 · Posted in Acupressure, Chinese Health

acupressure-points-arthritis-1-1Acupressure involves pressure points on the body with fingers or hands to change the internal flow. In our body there is a specific system of electrical energy that circulates in very specific pattern through channels called as meridians. The energy gets blocked in the diseased condition, when through acupressure point on the meridian are released which aids in transmission of human electrical energy to move through the body and according to Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) that heals the areas where the trail goes.

Arthritis means inflammation of joints. The people suffer from pain, swelling and redness.
Acupressure relieves arthritic pain in several of ways. As you hold the acupressure point it enables elevated energy to move through the body and this energy helps in relieving the pain and healing the joints.
Next it relieves pain by releasing tension and stress. By acupressure the blocked energy is released and hence increases circulation and enables the person to be comfortable instead of stressing against their arthritic pain. By being more relaxed you can manage better with it, breathe easier, and have more energy in your daily life.
Acupressure points when hold releases a neurochemical called endorphins. These endorphins are the substance said to be involved in relieving the pain. These are natural chemicals released by our body and with the help of acupressure it circulates throughout the body.

Arthritis Acupressure:
Now we will go through various points on the body depending upon the actual center of the pain that will soothe the pain. To get relief the pressure point exists between the thumb and forefinger. Persons that undergo from arthritis or any form of this intolerable disease often have pain in the hands, fingers, elbows and neck. These areas can be exaggerated by applying pressure between the thumb and forefinger. When no medicines or treatment works acupressure is the best alternative to go with. Other points that are affective in acupressure include the point right below the knee, one between the big and second toes and another point that can be found between the fourth and last toes. These points are more supportive in alleviating pain in the legs and feet. Seeking therapies can often be helpful in finding relief from pain and suffering. Acupressure is sometimes a source of help and hope for individuals living with this painful condition. As alternative therapies for arthritis, this treatment can be done anywhere, anytime and with little effort. When conventional options for treatment fail or are not enough, herbs are often considered to be a good form of medicine. Acupressure can provide many options for pain relief and care.

Acupuncture for Asthma

05.04.2009 · Posted in Acupuncture, Chinese Health

asthma-inhaler1Acupuncture is technique where the tin needles are inserted into the specific points on the body to relieve pain or for therapeutic purpose. Acupuncture is a treatment originating from traditional Chinese medicine. Acupuncture is one of the oldest and most widespread techniques. It is a treatment where the energy flows through the human body in opposing positive and negative forces. Energy flows through a certain path that is called as meridian. When the person is suffering from any disease including asthma, are thought to represent an imbalance of these forces. By introducing needles into the skin at certain recognized points alongside these meridians, the balance of these forces is considered to be customized with to the advantage of the patient. The needles are placed just under the skin and are rotated manually. Acupuncture causes a deep sensation of warmth and numbness at the site.

Remedies for asthma
In asthma the person is having difficulty in breathing, many medications are available, but rather than having advantages they are having more side effects.

Just we will look on the functions of some parts of our body. Lungs aids in controlling the movement of water in the middle part of the body, spleen regulates water in middle part of the body and kidney facilitates water in lower part of the body. If any disturbance occurs in negative and positive forces the water circulation will get blocked and this will lead to blockade for producing and storing phlegm in the lungs. The blocked water and Phlegm is responsible for further asthma problems.

The increase in stored phlegm in the lungs will create a problem in all the three organs that is lungs, spleen and kidney by obstructing the airways. As due to phlegm storage the lungs will not get enough oxygen that will lead to deficiency in the kidneys and that will pass on to the spleen becoming deficient and overall there will be an increase in the level of phlegm which will obstruct the airways.So the imbalance is created, because on one hand the phlegm increases and on the other hand the amount of air or oxygen intake decreases.
Asthma could be due to a array of circumstances and depending upon the type of asthma, acupuncture for asthma treatment will be modified and carried out.

Here are some of the Acupuncture remedies with help of that a person get relief from asthma.
If asthma is caused due to cold then by using acupuncture one can remove the phlegm and also involves sedating the lungs. The main acupoints include lungs, kidney and bladder at specific key points.

If asthma is caused due to heat involves dispersing the phlegm from the lungs. By decreasing the harmful energy generated from various trigger points like the liver.

Acupressure for Asthma

05.04.2009 · Posted in Acupressure, Chinese Health

Asthma is caused due to swelling and constriction of the airways. It is anti inflammatory disorder of respiratory system. The secretion of mucus increases by that tacupressure-asthmahe air sacs get plugged. As a result, the air cannot pass into the air sacs and leads problem in breathing. An asthma attack can cause such shortness of breath and poor oxygen intake that person may need to be hospitalized.

The causes of asthma can be many like exposure to certain allergens, pollen, features, dust, pollution, cigarette smoke, molds, animal dander, cold dry air, exercise, excitement, and stress. An asthma attack causes elevated breathing pattern, tightness of chest, coughing, wheezing and difficulty in breathing.

Acupressure Treatments for Asthma:
Acupressure is method where you have to give pressure with your fingers on the certain point of your body to get relief.

There are alternative medicines for asthma but they give very least relief from asthma. Rather giving good effect the side effects are more. So it’s better to go for the option of acupressure rather than any other medication.
Some herbal treatments are good for Asthma like ginger, cabbage juice, honey, turmeric etc.

Let us see some of the points which will relieve from Asthma, cough, sneezing etc.
1. In the hollow below the collarbone next to the breastbone it relieves congestion in chest, breathing difficulties, coughing, anxiety and asthma.
2. On the external part of chest, three finger widths beneath the collarbone relieves from asthma, chest tension and congestion, coughing and breathing difficulty.
3. On the palm side of the hand in the middle of the pad at the bottom of the thumb relieves from coughing, shallow breathing and swollen throat.
4. In the groove at the wrist fold below the base of the thumb relieves from lung problems, asthma and coughing.
5. One finger width below the upper tip of the shoulder blade, between the spine and the scapula relieves from asthma, severe muscle spasms in the shoulders and neck.
6. If you have a lot of phlegm, softly press and massage the point on the outside rim of the leg bone, halfway between the tip of the anklebone and the center of the knee- cap for one minute.
7. If you feel suffocated and short of breath, softly press the point right in the middle between the nipples for men, and between fourth and fifth ribs on the midline for women. Do this for one minute.
8. With your thumb and fingers to gently, metrically, slowly grasp and release the front muscles of the neck along the trachea for one minute.

Home Remedies For Colitis

05.02.2009 · Posted in Herbs, home remedies

colitis-remedyWhat is colitis?
Colitis is an inflammation on the large intestine (colon). It is a form of inflammatory bowel disease.

Colitis Remedy
Let’s have a look on the remedies for colitis. There are many options for the treatment of ulcerative colitis like drugs, immunosuppressive therapy, prebiotics, probiotics, antioxidants, herbal, natural remedies for colitis.
We will be going through the natural remedies for colitis.
Cabbage juice:
Drinking cabbage juice and eating cabbage reduces the inflammation in the colon. Even papaya juice and carrot juice.
Rice:
Rice is proved to be god for colitis. Rice has low fiber content which helps in soothing the colon. A thick gruel of rice mixed with a glassful of buttermilk is prepared even a ripe banana can be added and have it twice a day. This is one of the most effective home remedies for colitis.
Banana:
Ripe banana twice a day is a good treatment of colitis. Banana is smooth, bland, slightly laxative and easily digestible. It promotes the healing process.
Buttermilk:
One glass of buttermilk everyday is a natural remedy for colitis. The fat gets removed from curd by churning so it’s good for colitis.
Drumstick:
The juice of fresh leaves of drumstick, mixed with the equal amount of honey and coconut water forms a very nutritious, well balanced diet in this disease.

Wheat –grass: The juice of wheat-grass helps to detoxify the walls of the colon. The general procedure is to first give an enema with lukewarm water. After waiting for twenty minutes, 90-120 ml of wheat-grass juice enema is given. This should be retained for fifteen minutes. This enema is very helpful in disorders associated with colitis. Wheat-grass can be grown at home in earthen pots if it is not available through dealers.

Pumpkin:
Pumpkin seeds help soothing down the colons. Banana can also be taken for soothing the intestines. It is also one of the good home remedies for colitis.

Papaya:
Papaya with garlic is considered to be useful in treating colitis. This will not only heal the colons but will also recover the digestion capacity. This is one of the useful home remedies for colitis.

Vitamins:
Vitamin A, E, K, and B complex help in healing of colons.

Apples:
As said, “An apple a day keeps a doctor away”. Steamed apples have good amount of iron and phosphorous.

One should avoid spicy and oily food. Chilies irritates the bowels so should be avoided.