In scientific terms, stress is defined as the nonspecific response of the body to any demand made upon it. Even when it feels like stress originates in the mind, the body is responding to it. More important than finding a definition for stress is understanding the effect it has on our bodies. Stress-producing factors, or […]
Massage Therapy During Fasting
Massage therapy consists of manipulating the superficial and deeper layers of muscle and connective tissue using various techniques to improve health and function, aid in the healing process, and promote relaxation and well-being. Massage therapy and other types of body work have a long history of being used during fasting. In Ayurvedic medicine, which dates […]
The Physiological Benefits of Fasting
Research using fasting has been reported since 1880. The medical journals contain hundreds of articles documenting the value of fasting in improving the function of the entire body. Some of the illnesses that benefit or are relieved from fasting include type two diabetes, angina, arthritis, allergies, inflammatory disease, and hypertension. In addition, scientific literature indicates […]
Massage Therapy and Depression
A number of studies have found massage therapy helpful in alleviating the symptoms of depression. Massage therapy is done by a trained massage therapist who manipulates the body with pressure, tension, motion, and vibration. This is accomplished manually with hands, fingers, elbows, and forearms or with mechanical aids. The massage therapist targets a variety of […]