Reflexology is the physical act of applying pressure to the feet and hand with specific thumb, finger and hand techniques without the use of oil or lotion. it is based on a system of zones and reflex areas that reflect an image of the body on the feet and hands with a premise that such work effects a physical change to the body.
Using essential oils mainly from plants, aromatherapy is used to treat many emotional disorders such as stress and anxiety. Some oil massages also use oils to stimulate the senses within your skin.
Personally, I love the scent of jasmine and generally use it during stressful times such as finals week.
Cupping is a traditional Chinese medical technique which applies suction to diseased parts of the body using ceramic, glass, or bamboo cups in order to increase the circulation in that part of the body. This promotes and increases healing.
In ancient times, an animal's horn would be used instead of the modern cup.
Some practitioners have theorized that magnet therapy may improve circulation, increase blood oxygen, alkalinize bodily fluids, decrease deposition of toxic materials in blood vessel walls (such as cholesterol plaques) or relax blood vessels through effects on cellular calcium channels. Other theories describe altered nerve impulses, reduced edema or fluid retention, increased endorphins, muscle relaxation, cell membrane effects or stimulation of acupoints. Some traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) practitioners suggest that magnets may affect patterns of flow of the body's life force, known as chi (qi). None of these theories has been adequately assessed by scientific research.
Acupressure is a therapy similar to acupuncture but instead of using needles, it uses pressure. Therapists simply use different parts of their hands to apply pressure to the pressure points in the body. This relieves pain and helps to treat chronic conditions.
Acupuncture is a therapy where fine needels are inserted at specific points to stimulate, disperse, and regulate the flow of vital energy, and restore a healthy balance. In addition to pain relief, acupuncture can be used to treat chronic illnesses in humans.
This is a comment website about alternative therapies such as athletic therapy and aromatherapy... All of these posts are my personal opinions and should not effect your decision as to whether or not to pursue an alternative therapy.
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