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Massage and Body Work for Health: Simple Techniques for Common Ailments
Massage and Body Work for Health Simple Techniques for Common Ailments Author:Carlo De Paoli It is now widely recognized that among both orthodox practitioners and the general public there is a surge of interest in natural methods of healing and health maintenance. Massage has become one of the most popular methods of natural healing, including the related body work techniques of shiatsu, acupressure, manipulation of joints and aromathe... more »rapy. Few books written on massage have recommended its use in tackling all the aches and pains commonly experienced as a result of a hectic pace of life - tension headaches, backache, indigestion and insomnia, for example. The same goes for massage and body-work techniques as a preventive measure, a lifestyle activity - a daily health programme of self-help and exercise to keep bodies in peak form and condition - which ensures that people are better prepared for the stress and strains that each day brings. This guide to massage is arranged for convenience in sections, each focused on an area or system of the body and its associated aches, pains and complaints. The techniques are specifically suited for these areas and conditions, so that, at a glance and with minimal practice, they can be easily followed for instant effect. "Dos and don'ts" are emphasized throughout, including those occasions when the symptoms demand referral to a qualified medical practitioner.« less