Hydrotherapy is an ancient tradition, still used in luxurious health spas around the world. In fact, spas originally developed around natural mineral springs and offered a variety of treatments using mineral water, including water massage. There...
A massage chair is an armchair with remote-controlled rollers built in. These rollers move over the back, buttocks and legs to massage the body while sitting. The massage will focuses on pressure points in order to relieve tension in the body....
Time at the day spa can be an amazing and relaxing experience, but often when the bill comes your blood pressure goes right back up. Home spa equipment is a popular alternative to the big bucks of professional spas and massages. Foot baths in...
Chinese and Japanese acupressure and acupuncture stimulate points throughout the body to aid in overall health and prevention and treatment of disease. Reflexology utilizes points on the hands, feet and ears with the same intention. With a history...
Recently, researchers in Utah found that nonsexual, affectionate touch can reduce stress and blood pressure. The study of young married couples found that massage and other positive, loving touches reduced blood pressure as well as the hormones...
Ulcerative colitis is an inflammatory bowel disease that commonly results in frequent diarrhea containing blood or mucous. According to Bupa UK, the condition may produce additional symptoms, such as a frequent urge to have a bowel movement, a...
Reflexology is more than just a foot rub; it involves application of pressure to certain zones on the feet, hands and head to address a patient’s symptoms or assist in his diagnosis. Reflexology may reduce stress, which the American Medical...
Invite your yoga students to discover the range of physical functions in the body by guiding them through postures that challenge balance, strength and flexibility. Themed classes such as "hip openers" and "core builders" provide goals for...
