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Understanding The Healing Power of Acupuncture
Oriental therapeutic devices like acupuncture have long been in practice in the east. With the advent of globalization and heightened disorders amongst populations all over the world, western science is making space for eastern curative measures as they are often proving to be effective enough to be tried regularly. The additional advantage of something like, lets say, acupuncture is that it does not require intake of chemicals and can treat a wide variety of things ranging from stress to emotional duress.
Massage and Acupuncture: Complementary and Alternative Medicine
Complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) encompasses a group of diverse health or healing systems, practices, theories and beliefs, and products that is beyond conventional medicine.
Aromatherapy Uses for Healing and Stress Relief
The alternative medicine known as aromatherapy has grown in leaps and bounds over the past several years. One main reason for this is that people are turning to more natural approaches to every aspect of their lives, from healing their bodies, to purposes of relaxation to even how they clean their homes. And in these days, who doesn't welcome the opportunity for stress relief?
Pain Management Through Enzyme Therapy and Acupuncture
The American Pain Foundation (APF) has called pain a national healthcare crisis. More than 50 million Americans are suffering from chronic pain and another 25 million are dealing with acute pain.
Shiatsu Massage Evolves from Human Hands to Shiatsu Massage Chair
Shiatsu actually evolved from the roots of acupuncture which targets certain trigger points throughout the body. These triggers points are thought to regulate the flow of energy in the body. Blockages can occur which hinders the flow of energy. Shiatsu applies pressure with different motions and firmness to help manipulate the energy flow. Shiatsu is a strict tradition, which found its way into mechanical versions with the rising Japanese manufacturing prowess. Now you can find shiatsu massage therapy in a massage chair with finese of a Japanese master.
Stress Management: Massage Chair Therapy Is Great Stress Management Tool
Stress just seems to be part of our lives like eating and breathing. There are more demands placed on us over shorter time periods than perhaps ever in the history of mankind. In the days of old, stress was usually from physical danger. If you were a pioneer for example, then the seeing of indians would definitely cause stress as the pioneer surely feared physical harm. This type of stress is called the flight or fight reaction. However, in modern times most of our stress is mental and not physical. Yet our bodies have the same reaction to mental stress as they do to physical stress.
NY Facial Acupuncturist, Creator of the Diamond Acupuncture Facial & Leading Acupuncture Educator, Featured in the New York Times
New York, NY Facial Acupuncturist Mary Elizabeth Wakefield L.Ac., M. S., M. M., leading acupuncture educator and creator of the Diamond Acupuncture Facial for the 2005 Academy Awards, was recently featured in an article in The New York Times Style section. The title of the article is "Hold the Chemicals, Bring on the Needles" and the article highlights women's desire to find safe and healthy alternatives to plastic surgery to treat their facial wrinkles and sagging.
Lower Your Stress with a Foot Reflexology Massage by a Massage Chair
The pressures of life seem to be constant, yet the relief of such pressures is so erratic. There are simple and effective means to reduce stress and anxiety. For example, getting a foot reflexology massage can effectively help you relax. Besides just feeling great, a reflexology foot massage can relieve headaches, pain in your back and anxiety. The best massage chairs perform foot reflexology massages right in the comfort of home. Get relief from stress while feeling good with a massage chair recliner.
Skincare Rejuvenation: Massage and Healing Skin Care
Skincare-News.com finds that massage has more advantages than just stress relief; in fact, research shows that it can actually improve the skin.
Massage Therapy Center of Winnetka Acquires Caring Hands Massage Center
John G. Louis, LMT, founder and director of Massage Therapy Center of Winnetka, Inc. today announced the purchase of Caring Hands Massage Center in Winnetka, Ill. Their Hubbard Woods location is now closed and all appointments will be seen at the Massage Therapy's 40 Green Bay Road location.
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Nutrition For Dogs - Dog Food Ingredients
First we need to recognize that nutrients are not the same thing as ingredients. It's not the combination of ingredients that determines the quality of your dog's diet and whether or not the dog's nutritional needs are being met, it's the blend of nutrients. The ingredients in dog food only have to do with digestibility and palatability. A given dog food can contain certain ingredients that have no nutritional value or that can't be digested by your dog. You can find two different dog foods that may both seem to nutritious, but one may have ingredients that are better for your specific breed of dog. You should discuss your dog's nutritional requirements with your vet in order to select a diet that provides everything needed.
Healthy feeding habits should start as soon as you bring your dog home! Your dog's diet influences such things as health status, appearance, development and attitude. The way you feed your dog will affect certain behavioral aspects like, potty training and begging. When your dog is a puppy, it is very important to prevent it from gaining a lot of weight, which may contribute to the likelihood of obesity and its related health problems as they age.
Since dogs come in all sizes and shapes, there are specific foods available that you should consider depending upon if it's a small breed, large breed, puppy or adult. The nutritional needs of dogs will change as they age depending on how active they are. For instance, small dogs tend to require more calories per pound than larger dogs and thus need a dog food that provides a lot of energy.
As of late, many dog owners have become seriously concerned about the safety of commercial pet food. With all the recent pet food recalls, many more dog owners are starting to prepare their own nutritious dog foods. There is more than a little concern about how poorly regulated the pet food industry is concerning preservatives. Commercial dog food makers add all kinds of chemicals to keep their foods from deteriorating while setting on the grocery store shelves. The Association of American Feed Control Officials (AAFCO) Official Publications lists 35 known preservatives being used by commercial dog food companies. Some of these have no restriction on amount that can be added to your dog's food. Chemicals such as Butylated Hydroxyanisole and Ethoxyquin have controversial safety reputations at best.
Many of the commercial dog food formulations contain meat and bone meal, which has been shown to contain the remains of euthanized cats and dogs. These dead animal bodies are sent to rendering plants, along with road kill and dead live stock. At the plants they are boiled down to get the fat, which is sold to dog food manufacturers as "animal fat." The leftover animal parts are dried, crushed and sold to the same manufacturers as "meat and bone meal." Knowing this, many dog owners have put their pets a on raw diet or started making their own homemade dog food.
Those who advocate raw diets say it is the most natural because canines in the wild are carnivores and have survived and thrived for millions of years. They indicate that ever since commercial dog food appeared on the scene about 60 years ago, the increase in dysplasia, allergies and other health conditions in dogs has increased dramatically. However, proponents of homemade dog food say that dogs are actually omnivores and they need the nutritional benefits of grain. They intimate that dog owners who use only raw food are depriving their dogs of valuable nutrients. In addition, with homemade foods you can be creative while making your own healthy dog food. Proponents of homemade food report the activity as a fun way to feel even closer to their dogs. Especially if they really like what you make. And the debate goes on.
Garry Neale is and avid dog enthusiast and creator of the popular e-book, "The Dog Lovers Guide", a FREE dog owners handbook you can download at no cost from his Dog Lover Website.
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