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2. Five Element Theory in Chinese Medicine: What the Science Says

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   earth generates metal. metal generates water. water generates wood. wood generates fire. In the controlling (or destructive) cycle, “one element can control or be controlled by another element ...

3. Hilot - Wikipedia

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   Similar to the albularyo practice, the hilot is a fusion of spiritual and medicinal practices with physical manipulation and the focus of healing the whole body being the main distinctions between the two practices. Illnesses were referred to as pilay and were defined by imbalances in the body which are explained by their enkanto, or unseen ...

4. Shiatsu - Wikipedia

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   Shiatsu. Shiatsu ( / ʃiˈæts -, - ˈɑːtsuː / shee-AT-, -⁠AHT-soo; [1] 指圧) is a form of Japanese bodywork based on concepts in traditional Chinese medicine such as qi meridians. Having been popularized in the twentieth century by Tokujiro Namikoshi (1905–2000), [2] shiatsu derives from the older Japanese massage modality called anma .

5. Tantra massage - Wikipedia

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   Tantra massage. Tantra, or tantric massage, [1] are two defined massages developed in Berlin in 1977. The word Tantra refers to an esoteric yogic tradition that developed in India from the middle of the 1st millennium CE onwards. Erotic massage which incorporates elements from the neotantric movement in the Western world massages the primary ...

6. Massage Types and Benefits - Healthline

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   Massage is the practice of rubbing and kneading the body using the hands. During a massage, a trained massage therapist will apply gentle or strong pressure to the muscles and joints of the body ...

7. Foot Reflexology Chart: Points, How to, Benefits, and Risks

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   This is achieved by applying pressure to certain points on the feet. “Relaxation is probably the biggest benefit [of foot reflexology],” says Martinez. “Reflexology helps by increasing blood ...

8. Massage Techniques and Types: Swedish, Deep Tissue, and More

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   The most common is the Swedish massage, which is a whole-body therapeutic massage designed to relax the muscles and joints. Other popular types include deep tissue, shiatsu, hot stone, reflexology ...

9. What Is Ayurveda? Treatments, Massage, Diet, and More - WebMD

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   Those who practice ayurveda believe every person is made of five basic elements found in the universe: space, air, fire, water, and earth. These combine in the human body to form three life forces ...