Massages used in traditional Chinese medicine or TCM are known for their therapeutic value, particularly for the treatment of common ailments and disorders. One of the most common disorders with which TCM is used is chronic fatigue syndrome, an illness that manifests itself through a variety of symptoms, many of which are similar to other …
By Alex A. Kecskes After over two decades of research, experts have concluded that massaging stable preterm infants leads to greater weight gains and earlier discharge. There appears to be a biological cause and effect between stroking, massaging, and grooming infants and their growth. Some studies show that massage stimulates growth-promoting hormones. Massage therapy also …
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By Alex A. Kecskes Massage therapy has been practiced for thousands of years by many cultures. Today, Americans spend approximately $3 billion each year on visits to massage therapists. While debate continues on the physiology of massage, experts agree that massage draws its benefits from more that just applying pressure to specific areas of the …
By Alex A. Kecskes Among the many benefits of massage therapy are those related to the body’s production and regulation of neurohormones. These are the hormones produced by the nervous system that affect an individual’s behavior and general wellbeing. It has long been suspected that massage therapy offers a number of mood enhancing benefits. …
By Alex A. Kecske Breast cancer currently affects about one in eight women in the United States. In 2009, an estimated 192,370 new cases of invasive breast cancer were expected to be diagnosed in women throughout the U.S. In addition, 62,280 new cases of non-invasive (in situ) breast cancer were diagnosed. Sadly, about 40,170 women …
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By Alex A. Kecskes GAD sufferers are often overly concerned about health issues, money, family problems or difficulties on the job. They can have negative, fearful thoughts about the future or suffer excessive guilt about some past event. These concerns can last for months and are often groundless. Physical symptoms associated with GAD include muscle …
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By Alex A. Kecskes Regardless of age, massage therapy performed by a skilled and qualified therapist can reduce stress, cause relaxation and enhance feelings of well being. A good massage can stimulate the nerve endings in skin, release endorphins (the feel good hormones) and inhibit the stress hormones cortisol and adrenaline. Blood will circulate more …
Back pain, fibromyalgia, arthritis, cancer – there is an astounding number of patients suffering from some condition resulting in chronic pain. In fact according to Anthony H. Wheeler. MD, a specialist in pain and orthopedic neurology writing for WebMD, Approximately 80% of Americans experience Lower Back Pain (LBP) during their lifetime. With the many associated …
Long before Western medicine started the specialty of pediatrics, traditional Chinese medicine recognized the unique “Qi” of children. TCM understands the fragile nature of both the anatomy and the life force of infants and children, and has modified its modalities accordingly. In addition, there are TCM protocols that have been developed to specifically treat the …
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To the athlete, it is always important to improve performance, and stave off injury while keeping the body strong. Therefore, more and more Complimentary and Alternative Medical (CAM) practices are finding their ways into locker rooms from the Olympics to the NFL. One of the most popular of these CAM techniques is therapeutic massage. More …
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