Acupressure significantly reduced heart rate among subjects who suffered a stroke, whereas placebo acupressure did not, according to recent research. The study, “Cardiovascular benefits of acupressure (Jin Shin) following stroke,” involved 13 subjects who experienced a stroke at least 19 months earlier. Inclusion criteria were a unilateral stroke resulting in persistent deficits, as well as…
Adrenal Burnout Healed Through Shiatsu The kidneys are considered to be the energy force of the body in Shiatsu and traditional Chinese Medicine. It is also “the furnace” that keeps us warm and distributes heat and energy throughout. Together with the bladder they are an important part in detoxifying the body of waste and impurities….
By Mihael Mamychshvili, Registered Shiatsu Therapist Cupping originated many thousands of years ago primarily for the treatment of disease and pain. This has not changed right up to today but, with modern science and understanding, it has confirmed its rightful place in both beauty therapy and well-being medicine. Cupping therapy was originally used…
Shiatsu therapy documentary on its effects on Cancer in a Belgium , St-Luc University Hospital where Shiatsu is now integrated and proposed in parallel with the chemo-therapeutic treatments. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0FXoNoD5DZE&t=64s
Mihael Hope your winter is going well and you are enjoying the outdoors more. For those who are stuck in the office at home, or away, I decided to resend an older newsletter about stretching in the workplace. I am noticing more and more people are coming in with conditions that stem from lack of…
The Makko Ho Stretches – Mihael Mamychshvili Invented by a Shiatsu Grand Master , Shizuto Masunaga from Japan in the early 60’s to help therapists and patients achieve balance and good health. Unlike many stretching exercises, the Makko Ho Movements were designed to stimulate the organs and the associated meridians (energy channels/nerves). This is part…
Injuries can be devastating to a dance career, but you can reduce their occurrence or avoid them—if you know what to look for. Find out why certain injuries happen, what can be done to prevent them, and which treatment to seek if prevention fails. 1. Neck Strain: Choreography that calls for excessive head movement can easily…
Evaluation effect of shiatsu technique on labor induction in post-term pregnancy. OBJECTIVES: Labor induction in post-term pregnancy is considered as a conventional process of mothers’ care. Shiatsu technique is one of the complementary methods which use for post-term pregnancy induction. Therefore, the researchers decided to examine the effect of Shiatsu technique on the induction of…
Hi Everyone, I hope your summer was enjoyable, and you had some quality time spent out in nature with loved ones around you. Summer is often a time in my household where lots of family and friends visit, and as is sometimes the case, a random event reminds me why I love introducing Shiatsu to people. We recently had some…
A strong Immune System will help you fight off all manner of diseases, colds and flu. Learn how to boost yours quickly, safely, and easily (read on). It is absolutely vital that you have a strong immune system. Your body can do more than fight off colds, diseases, and infections. A healthy immune system can…
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