The Shiatsu Alternative, Healing Therapy for Health and Well-Being
By Carey Herbert
Copyright 2011 Carey Herbert
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Table of Contents
Shiatsu Massage – A Worldwide Popular Acupressure Treatment
Shiatsu Massage: An Oriental Healing Rebalancing Treatment
Shiatsu Massage – For Menopausal Treatment
Shiatsu Massage - Its Some Little Yet Significant Known Benefits
Shiatsu Massage to Balance Energy Chi
The Holistic Approach of Shiatsu Massage
The Principles of Shiatsu Massage
The Wide Holistic Benefits of Shiatsu Massage
What Benefits Can You Get From Shiatsu Massage Chair
Shiatsu massage has long been a beneficial practice which focuses on energy movement, and rebalancing throughout the body. The practitioner achieves this energy movement through pressing with the fingers on acupressure points, then precisely rubbing affected areas. The results vary but generally include pain relief, vitality, mental stimulation, and even relief of stress, and negative emotions. I personally wish health and well-being to readers, and hope this book is informative on the subject.
Disclaimer
This book in its entirety is for educational purposes only, and should not be considered in any way as professional medical advice or treatment. Do not attempt any of the treatments mentioned herein without first consulting the professional medical advice from your doctor.
Shiatsu Massage – A Worldwide Popular Acupressure Treatment
Most physical and psychological complaints are better treated by going to a qualified physician; however, alternative medicines or treatments can greatly aid in betterment or possibly even a cure of said conditions. As a matter of fact, alternative treatments, such as the shiatsu massage, are becoming a favorite and trusted approach by many people. Even celebrities and Hollywood individuals go to alternative doctors, therapists, and practitioners to improve their overall wellness.
Shiatsu massage is just one of these applications that people actually rely on to bring improved overall health and uplifted spiritual condition. So, if you are suffering from physical and psychological complaints, shiatsu massage therapy can very well help improve your condition.
It does not totally treat but alleviate some body disorders like anxiety, depression, stress, stiffness, nausea, cramps, pulled muscles, and headaches. The shiatsu massage therapy is believed to help significantly by applying pressure to designated points of the affected parts of the body.
Shiatsu massage is a form of Chinese acupressure method but actually has meaning of "shi," which means finger, and "atsu," which means pressure, from the Japanese language. It is sometimes referred to as the Zen shiatsu. By the philosophy of balancing energy, it unites philosophical, medical, and spiritual levels of the body, thus introducing a 3 part mind, body, and spirit involvement.
The Popular Zen Shiatsu
The Zen shiatsu has become very widespread in the Western countries. Many massage techniques have evolved combining them with the philosophy that the energy, also called "chi" or "qi," is circulating along the passage channels, called meridians. If the energy is freely flowing along these meridians, it brings strong energy so that it fetches wasted energy away together with the body toxins, and helping to detoxify in the process. What happens is that this chi becomes diverted or blocked so that it upsets the natural balance of energy, or the Yin and Yang, causing your body to become physically and psychologically affected. In order to free it with this negative condition, the blocked meridians must be cleared and the chi restored back by using shiatsu massage.
Another view from the Eastern perspective doesn't see headaches, depression, sleeplessness, swollen joints, and indigestion as discomfort sources; however cites them as symptoms or signs that there exists underproductive or restless chi, either of which can be a negative condition. Similarly, the eastern perspective sees that shiatsu massage treatment is good for these conditions.
How Is Shiatsu Administered To You
Before undergoing the shiatsu massage therapy, the practitioner first makes a diagnosis, in this case, to calculate or find where the energy or chi may be obstructed and siphoned or where it flows normally. They will inquire if you are suffering from specific ailments or conditions. After which, they will administer some light massage to find where the tender or stiff pressure points are. After the diagnosis, firm pressure will be applied on the pressure points running along the fourteen meridians of your body through the use of their fingers, thumbs, palms, knuckles, knees, elbows, and feet.
As shiatsu massage is done on the clients with their clothes fully on, it is advised to wear garments that are loose, comfortable, and thin, like the linen or cloth, so it will be comfortable for them. As you receive the acupressure treatment, expect stretching, rotating, and manipulating of your pressure points, as well as deep breathing. You are also expected to experience a slightly uncomfortable condition after the massage but this is normal.
Combining shiatsu massage therapy with a good physical workout, healthy diet, and proper lifestyle can lead to an improved overall well-being. Having it regularly applied on you can also become preventative as much as healing to some specific health and psychological conditions.
Shiatsu Massage: An Oriental Healing Rebalancing Treatment
Shiatsu originated from the Eastern or oriental therapy treatment to energy imbalance and physical disorders. It is typically associated as mere oriental massage; however, the underlying principle that it has been promoting since 2000 years ago proves that there is more to shiatsu massage therapy than mere massage.
In fact, the use of point-pressure method, with thumbs, fingers, palms, elbows, knees, and feet and toes as instrument, and without the use other mechanical or medical instruments, can help improve one's overall health and well-being. How? Read through the list below to find more about the benefits.