Common stress triggers of the 21st century
Stress is a common physical and mental setback in the fast-paced era of the 21st century. With massive technological development, fast-paced career advances and the challenges of maintaining a healthy lifestyle, it is no surprise that many people struggle with stress. Knowing common stress triggers can be a useful weapon for fighting back against the dangerous effects of too much stress. Read on to find out which common aspects of daily life in the 21st century can contribute to unhealthy levels of stress in your life:
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Applied Kinesiology: An alternative solution path to health
Kinesiology is also known as the practice of biomechanics and focuses on the study of body movement. Applied kinesiology branches off this foundation and emphasises the importance of muscle strength monitoring where diagnosis and treatment is based on the theory that muscles have important links to other body parts, such as organs and tissues.
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Shiatsu
Shiatsu If you are looking for a physical therapy that focuses on both mind and body, then Shiatsu could be a great treatment for you to consider. If you are looking for a Shiatsu practitioner in your area, then Health4You is a great site for you to consider! Shiatsu, translated from Japanese, means ‘finger pressure’. This hints to how the practice is performed. Shiatsu is a hands on treatment that involved the practitioner manipulating, kneading and touching the body in various specific ways that affect the physical body as well as balanci
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What is the Feldenkrais Method? An Introduction to This Innovative Approach to Movement
Whether you’re seeking to improve your athletic performance, reduce discomfort, or simply feel more at ease in your body, the Feldenkrais Method is a valuable tool that can support you every step of the way.
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Alexander Technique
The Alexander Technique The Alexander Technique is a method that was created to ultimately change the way we perform every day activities. The Alexander Technique puts forward the idea that changing the way we feel about thoughtless activities such as walking, sitting or even standing. As children, we had to learn to do these things using concentration and effort. In adulthood, however, we lose that sense of being present in our actions. The Alexander Technique aims to create a presence and an intellectual involvement in all areas of activity.
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An introduction to the Bowen technique
The Bowen technique is named after Thomas Ambrose Bowen and is an alternative form of physical therapy that was developed in the 1970s. The technique has acquired a variety of alternative names, such as Fascial Kinetics, Integrated Bowen Therapy, or Smart Bowen.
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Reflexology for Hormonal Balance: A Natural Approach to Skin and Mood
Incorporating reflexology into your wellness routine offers a natural and effective approach to managing hormonal balance, leading to healthier skin and improved emotional health.
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Trigger Point Therapy for Stress Relief: How It Can Help You Relax
By releasing tension in the muscles, improving circulation, and enhancing body awareness, this therapy can help break the cycle of stress and discomfort that many of us experience.
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Colour Therapy
Colour Therapy Like most forms of energy healing, Colour Therapy focuses on the healing, cleansing and balancing of the seven chakras. There is research to show that Colour Therapy can be traced back to ancient Egyptian, Chinese and Indian cultures. So, how does colour relate to energy? Colour is energy. Colour is light that is created through varying wavelengths, giving each colour in the chakra spectrum its own individual energy. The colour spectrum involves seven colours – red, orange, yellow, green, blue, indigo and violet. All of these
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Buteyko Breathing Method
Buteyko Method The Buteyko Breathing Method is a healing practice that was developed by Doctor Konstantin Buteyko. The practice is a specific way and understanding of breathing t that focuses on healing asthma and other breathing related difficulties. What baffles people about the method is that it involves no medicine, not even herbs or homeopathic solutions. The technique relies solely on how the patient breathes. Buteyko developed the method when he found that most breathing related problems such as asthma, allergies and bronchitis are all
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What are therapeutic reflexology and craniosacral therapy?
Therapeutic reflexology and craniosacral therapy are gentle, safe, and drug-free therapies that improve your health and help you get real and sustainable results, so you can feel better, live better and become happier and healthier– even if you’re living a busy life!
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Cupping Therapy
Everyone noticed the spots on all the swimmers in the Olympics a few years ago
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Five facts you need to know about Cupping Therapy
Cupping therapy is a form of alternative therapy that has its roots in ancient Eastern medicine. During a cupping therapy session, a therapist will create a suction effect on the skin using cups specially designed for cupping therapy. The therapist uses the cups to create a vacuum effect, which pulls the area of the skin that is in contact with the cup into the hollow of the cup.
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What is Muscle Testing? A Comprehensive Guide to Understanding This Diagnostic Tool
Whether you’re seeking to uncover food sensitivities, identify emotional blocks, or simply improve your overall health, muscle testing can provide a unique perspective on your well-being.
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Cupping Therapy
Cupping Therapy. With cupping therapy becoming an increasingly popular form of massage, you may have heard about the technique through the grapevine. However, this newly popular technique has actually been practiced since ancient Chinese, Middle Eastern and Egyptian periods. Cupping Therapy is a practice that has emerged itself into our current times and proves to hold many benefits. What is Cupping Therapy? Cupping therapy is a massage technique that makes use of specially crafted cups. These cups may be made out of glass, silicone, bamboo
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What is the Alexander Technique? A Comprehensive Guide to Its Principles and Benefits
Exploring how practicing the Alexander Technique can contribute to stress relief and improved mental health.
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THE BODY AND STRESS
Body Stress Release (BSR) is a life enhancing technique that addresses the manifestation of stress in the body.
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Body Stress Release
Stress within the body can hold a very large variety of consequences that most of us are unaware of. Unnecessary stress can bring on symptoms such as headaches, dizziness, grinding teeth and tension in the jaw. It also can bring emotional symptoms such as anxiety, aggression, irritability and irrational thinking.
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Reflexology
If you're feeling out of kilter, don't know why or what about, let your feet reveal the answer, find the sore spot, work it out. EUNICE INGHAM, physical therapist
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