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Turbulence Training vs. Body for Life
By: Craig Ballantyne, CSCS, MS
TurbulenceTraining
Recently I was down in sunny Mesa, Arizona at a seminar that
featured both Sir Richard Branson and Bill Phillips, the author of
the most popular fat loss book ever, "Body for Life" (BFL).
It looked as though Bill hadn't aged a day since his book came out about 10 years ago, so he's doing something right.
Now I get questions all the time asking what's better, "Turbulence training or body for Life"?
Well, I'm going to be frank with you, and tell you that Turbulence Training is better, hands down.
Remember, BFL was written about 10 years ago. And a lot has changed since then. Granted, BFL had interval training in it, but it didn't use bodyweight circuits (like you'll find in your bonus workout, the TT DB-BW Fusion program).
These small changes and improvements we've learned in the last few years are enough to make the TT workouts shorter and better. So if you are stuck for time, you have no choice but to go with the program that is constantly being updated with the latest proven workout methods - and that's the Turbulence Training program.
If you have an old copy of BFL lying around, then that might help you for now. But if you want to beat a fat loss plateau, then you'll need all the help you can get, and that includes getting the latest fat loss info found in Turbulence Training.
(Plus, with Turbulence Training you get a lot more bonuses, and a lot less supplement advertising!)
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Turbulence Training beats BFL, Turbo Jam, and P90X, all hands down,
Craig Ballantyne, CSCS, MS
Author, Turbulence Training
20.39 | 0 Comments
How To Tell If a Diet Will Work For You
If you and I went to the local magazine stand and scanned the covers of the fitness magazines we would find dozens of ‘weight loss’ rules.
In fact we could spend the rest of the week reading magazines about the latest greatest weight loss tricks many of which may actually work for someone. But realistically there’s just no way you could actually follow ALL of them. So how do you know which ones are right for you?
The easy answer is you have to decide which rules fit best for YOUR life and then try to stick to just one or two that will make the most sense for you and have the most benefit.
This may be the first time in your life you become a scientist, and your experiment is you. Here’s what you do…
Browse any of the popular magazines, blogs, websites or anywhere you like to get fitness information. Read up on the diet and weight loss tips and tricks, these could be simple changes like not drinking calories, or a bigger philosophy like limiting the amount of carbs that you eat.
Make a top 10 list of diet strategies you’d like to try, and that sound doable to you. At this point add one new diet strategy to your life for two weeks. Record your bodyweight at the beginning of the two weeks and again at the end. If you haven’t lost any weight this strategy doesn’t work (for you). Discard it and move on to the next one.
This is the simplest way to tell if something will work for YOU. If the strategy you picked sounds like a good idea but seems too difficult for you to manage then it’s simply not a good fit for you in this stage of your life. If it worked for your friend but not for you that’s ok, there will be one that works just for you, this is why you make a top 10 list and try each of them, one at a time.
Let’s suppose you find one that works over a two week period and you don’t want to stop. That’s fine, just add the next one in the list, if you can handle more than one strategy at once more power to you and you’ll probably lose fat even faster. My guess is that sticking to more than one or two rules will be almost impossible, so it will be pretty easy to tell which strategy is really working.
For me the simpler the diet is the better, (which is the main premise behind Eat Stop Eat).
Even when you are following the Eat Stop Eat lifestyle you can still use the top 10-diet rule as a way to guide how you eat on your ‘eat days’.
The top 10 diet rule experiment is the fastest way to find dietary habits that work for you - after all you’ll never know until you try.
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Brad Pilon is a nutrition professional with over eight years experience working in the nutritional supplement industry specializing in clinical research management and new product development. Brad has completed graduate studies in nutritional sciences specializing in the use of short term fasting for weight loss.
His trademarked book Eat Stop Eat has been featured on national television and helped thousands of men and women around the world lose fat without sacrificing the foods they love. For more information on Eat Stop Eat, visit eatstopeat.com
20.02 | 0 Comments
Why Use Massage For Headaches?
Many people suffer regular and intensive pain from headaches but once the cause can be determined there maybe a solution to counteract the paralysing effect that they have on life. Reaching for the medicine cabinet maybe alright for those with the occasional trouble, but those with regular and intensive headaches, the causes and natural cures should be examined.
In general, it is difficult to pinpoint the precise cause of an infrequently occurring muscle tension or vascular headache, but sometimes the anatomy of the headache-how it starts, where the pain is felt, and how long it lasts-provides valuable clues about its source.
Originally, it was accepted that there were just two simple explanations to thew source of headache pain. Vascular, such as migraines, occurred when blood vessels that supplied the brain and muscles of the head and neck dilated or were constricted. Tension headaches were thought to result from the tensing and contracting of muscles of the head, face, and neck in response to physical stress, such as injury or emotional distress.
However, it is now understood that there are complex chemical changes in the brain associated with pain. Tension headaches are associated with neurochemicals in the brain -varying levels of serotonin, endorphins and other chemicals that serve as neurotransmitters (substances that nerves use to send messages to one another) helping nerves to communicate.
These chemical changes observed in headache sufferers may cause, or be caused by, muscle tension. It is possible that tensed muscles in the neck and scalp may trigger a headache in someone with altered neurochemical levels or, on the other hand, the neck and scalp muscles may be tensing in response to these neurochemical changes. It is understood that the varying levels of these chemicals are thought to activate pain pathways to the brain and also to actually interfere with the brain's own ability to suppress the pain. By adopting the benefits of massage therapy, muscle tension can be eased thus reducing the causes of headaches.
As headaches often result from or involve pain referred from problems associated with the bones and muscles in the neck, shoulder, and back, massage focusing on the cervical spine (the vertebrae in the neck behind the skull) can help to relieve headache pain. Shiatsu massage, a technique originated in Japan whereby pressure applied by the fingers, thumb and palm of the hand to acupuncture points, can have a beneficial effect to reduce the headache pain. Another therapeutic touch technique that seems to help sufferers is known as the Trager Approach. This techniques uses massage to literally stretch the body's muscles and joint in order to enhance relaxation.
Some tension headaches may be relieved by a specific form of massage therapy called trigger point therapy (TrP). Trigger point therapy is the application of pressure to specific points such as along the trapezius muscles (the muscles extending from the base of the skull to mid-back located along the spine) and sternocleidomastoid muscles (muscles on either side of the neck). This pressure interrupts the nerve signals that not only cause the headache pain but also create the trigger point. This massage therapy aims to relieve pain and to re-educate the muscles so they assume healthy positions and postures that do not generate pain. The beneficial effect of the manipulation of the body's muscles through massage is a recognised method of treating the causes of headaches through natural methods. Whether a full soothing body massage or therapy concentrating on the back and neck, facial or head, the techniques used can reduce stress levels and improve blood circulation leaving the person feeling relaxed and refreshed.
Imagine you could heal, improve, relieve, relax, even arouse just with the power of your hands? The beneficial effects of the various massage therapies available are too often ignored as a natural method of easing common ailments. Anyone can learn the basics of massage and the rewards are fantastic. Discover how you can harness the power of your hands and be able to massage with confidence at http://www.massagedvd.info
Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Michael_Tasker
Many people suffer regular and intensive pain from headaches but once the cause can be determined there maybe a solution to counteract the paralysing effect that they have on life. Reaching for the medicine cabinet maybe alright for those with the occasional trouble, but those with regular and intensive headaches, the causes and natural cures should be examined.
In general, it is difficult to pinpoint the precise cause of an infrequently occurring muscle tension or vascular headache, but sometimes the anatomy of the headache-how it starts, where the pain is felt, and how long it lasts-provides valuable clues about its source.
Originally, it was accepted that there were just two simple explanations to thew source of headache pain. Vascular, such as migraines, occurred when blood vessels that supplied the brain and muscles of the head and neck dilated or were constricted. Tension headaches were thought to result from the tensing and contracting of muscles of the head, face, and neck in response to physical stress, such as injury or emotional distress.
However, it is now understood that there are complex chemical changes in the brain associated with pain. Tension headaches are associated with neurochemicals in the brain -varying levels of serotonin, endorphins and other chemicals that serve as neurotransmitters (substances that nerves use to send messages to one another) helping nerves to communicate.
These chemical changes observed in headache sufferers may cause, or be caused by, muscle tension. It is possible that tensed muscles in the neck and scalp may trigger a headache in someone with altered neurochemical levels or, on the other hand, the neck and scalp muscles may be tensing in response to these neurochemical changes. It is understood that the varying levels of these chemicals are thought to activate pain pathways to the brain and also to actually interfere with the brain's own ability to suppress the pain. By adopting the benefits of massage therapy, muscle tension can be eased thus reducing the causes of headaches.
As headaches often result from or involve pain referred from problems associated with the bones and muscles in the neck, shoulder, and back, massage focusing on the cervical spine (the vertebrae in the neck behind the skull) can help to relieve headache pain. Shiatsu massage, a technique originated in Japan whereby pressure applied by the fingers, thumb and palm of the hand to acupuncture points, can have a beneficial effect to reduce the headache pain. Another therapeutic touch technique that seems to help sufferers is known as the Trager Approach. This techniques uses massage to literally stretch the body's muscles and joint in order to enhance relaxation.
Some tension headaches may be relieved by a specific form of massage therapy called trigger point therapy (TrP). Trigger point therapy is the application of pressure to specific points such as along the trapezius muscles (the muscles extending from the base of the skull to mid-back located along the spine) and sternocleidomastoid muscles (muscles on either side of the neck). This pressure interrupts the nerve signals that not only cause the headache pain but also create the trigger point. This massage therapy aims to relieve pain and to re-educate the muscles so they assume healthy positions and postures that do not generate pain. The beneficial effect of the manipulation of the body's muscles through massage is a recognised method of treating the causes of headaches through natural methods. Whether a full soothing body massage or therapy concentrating on the back and neck, facial or head, the techniques used can reduce stress levels and improve blood circulation leaving the person feeling relaxed and refreshed.
Imagine you could heal, improve, relieve, relax, even arouse just with the power of your hands? The beneficial effects of the various massage therapies available are too often ignored as a natural method of easing common ailments. Anyone can learn the basics of massage and the rewards are fantastic. Discover how you can harness the power of your hands and be able to massage with confidence at http://www.massagedvd.info
Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Michael_Tasker
12.08 | 0 Comments
What is a Deep Tissue Massage? And What Does it Help With?
Most people who have had an oil based massage have probably received Swedish or Holistic massage, a general, full body relaxation massage. It is very soothing, but works on the superficial layers of the body. It does not get into the deeper layers of muscle, especially those tight, tense and hardened areas - like those knots that cause chronic pain and tension.
When we wish for a more focused, deeper and therapeutic massage, to alleviate a particular muscular condition that is causing pain, dysfunction and stress, Deep Tissue massage is the perfect choice.
Deep Tissue massage works with a therapeutic intention in mind, for instance restoring normal functioning to a stiff, painful neck. Within a single session, it is likely that only the area of concern will be treated, alongside related parts of the body that could be indirectly at the root cause of the condition experienced. It is recommended that regular sessions are taken, and over a series of massages, it is likely that all major parts of the body will be treated to re-establish muscular and postural alignment, and therefore improved performance and ease of the body.
• The massage itself is made up of slow, deep strokes that stretch and re-align the fibres of the muscles, and also uses compressions to reduce knots in the muscles • Unlike Swedish massage, only a little oil or cream is used to facilitate straightening and aligning of the muscles • Stretches are used also, to again lengthen muscle fibres and increase the range of movement in the joints • When the muscles are in poor condition, it may cause some discomfort, which is normal. But with the strokes being slow and applied with sensitivity, the massage is always adapted to your stated pain thresholds, and will never leave you bruised or in pain the next day
What in particular can Deep Tissue massage help with?
• It treats all musculo-skeletal and related conditions • It can help to alleviate upper back, neck and shoulder tension, pain and stiffness • Treats lower back pain and weakness, sciatica and all hip and pelvic pain and misalignment • Treats muscular, tension related headaches • Aids in recovery from illness, surgery and trauma from accidents • Improves poor posture
Though Deep Tissue massage treats just the muscles and other soft tissues of the body, it can have a very beneficial affect on the whole. The structures of the muscles are closely connected with the organs, blood vessels and all the other structures of the body, so it is common to experience improvements in your health you may not associate with your muscles, such as relief from asthma or sluggish digestion.
Additionally, relief from chronic pain and tension, and a more easy and aligned movement of your body will affect a calmer, happier and clearer mind. It is also an enjoyable and rejuvenating time out from a busy and pressured lifestyle.
Jag Reeves is a massage therapist based in North London so if you would like anymore information visit Deep Tissue Massage North London.
Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Jag_Reeves
Most people who have had an oil based massage have probably received Swedish or Holistic massage, a general, full body relaxation massage. It is very soothing, but works on the superficial layers of the body. It does not get into the deeper layers of muscle, especially those tight, tense and hardened areas - like those knots that cause chronic pain and tension.
When we wish for a more focused, deeper and therapeutic massage, to alleviate a particular muscular condition that is causing pain, dysfunction and stress, Deep Tissue massage is the perfect choice.
Deep Tissue massage works with a therapeutic intention in mind, for instance restoring normal functioning to a stiff, painful neck. Within a single session, it is likely that only the area of concern will be treated, alongside related parts of the body that could be indirectly at the root cause of the condition experienced. It is recommended that regular sessions are taken, and over a series of massages, it is likely that all major parts of the body will be treated to re-establish muscular and postural alignment, and therefore improved performance and ease of the body.
• The massage itself is made up of slow, deep strokes that stretch and re-align the fibres of the muscles, and also uses compressions to reduce knots in the muscles • Unlike Swedish massage, only a little oil or cream is used to facilitate straightening and aligning of the muscles • Stretches are used also, to again lengthen muscle fibres and increase the range of movement in the joints • When the muscles are in poor condition, it may cause some discomfort, which is normal. But with the strokes being slow and applied with sensitivity, the massage is always adapted to your stated pain thresholds, and will never leave you bruised or in pain the next day
What in particular can Deep Tissue massage help with?
• It treats all musculo-skeletal and related conditions • It can help to alleviate upper back, neck and shoulder tension, pain and stiffness • Treats lower back pain and weakness, sciatica and all hip and pelvic pain and misalignment • Treats muscular, tension related headaches • Aids in recovery from illness, surgery and trauma from accidents • Improves poor posture
Though Deep Tissue massage treats just the muscles and other soft tissues of the body, it can have a very beneficial affect on the whole. The structures of the muscles are closely connected with the organs, blood vessels and all the other structures of the body, so it is common to experience improvements in your health you may not associate with your muscles, such as relief from asthma or sluggish digestion.
Additionally, relief from chronic pain and tension, and a more easy and aligned movement of your body will affect a calmer, happier and clearer mind. It is also an enjoyable and rejuvenating time out from a busy and pressured lifestyle.
Jag Reeves is a massage therapist based in North London so if you would like anymore information visit Deep Tissue Massage North London.
Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Jag_Reeves
Most people who have had an oil based massage have probably received Swedish or Holistic massage, a general, full body relaxation massage. It is very soothing, but works on the superficial layers of the body. It does not get into the deeper layers of muscle, especially those tight, tense and hardened areas - like those knots that cause chronic pain and tension.
When we wish for a more focused, deeper and therapeutic massage, to alleviate a particular muscular condition that is causing pain, dysfunction and stress, Deep Tissue massage is the perfect choice.
Deep Tissue massage works with a therapeutic intention in mind, for instance restoring normal functioning to a stiff, painful neck. Within a single session, it is likely that only the area of concern will be treated, alongside related parts of the body that could be indirectly at the root cause of the condition experienced. It is recommended that regular sessions are taken, and over a series of massages, it is likely that all major parts of the body will be treated to re-establish muscular and postural alignment, and therefore improved performance and ease of the body.
• The massage itself is made up of slow, deep strokes that stretch and re-align the fibres of the muscles, and also uses compressions to reduce knots in the muscles • Unlike Swedish massage, only a little oil or cream is used to facilitate straightening and aligning of the muscles • Stretches are used also, to again lengthen muscle fibres and increase the range of movement in the joints • When the muscles are in poor condition, it may cause some discomfort, which is normal. But with the strokes being slow and applied with sensitivity, the massage is always adapted to your stated pain thresholds, and will never leave you bruised or in pain the next day
What in particular can Deep Tissue massage help with?
• It treats all musculo-skeletal and related conditions • It can help to alleviate upper back, neck and shoulder tension, pain and stiffness • Treats lower back pain and weakness, sciatica and all hip and pelvic pain and misalignment • Treats muscular, tension related headaches • Aids in recovery from illness, surgery and trauma from accidents • Improves poor posture
Though Deep Tissue massage treats just the muscles and other soft tissues of the body, it can have a very beneficial affect on the whole. The structures of the muscles are closely connected with the organs, blood vessels and all the other structures of the body, so it is common to experience improvements in your health you may not associate with your muscles, such as relief from asthma or sluggish digestion.
Additionally, relief from chronic pain and tension, and a more easy and aligned movement of your body will affect a calmer, happier and clearer mind. It is also an enjoyable and rejuvenating time out from a busy and pressured lifestyle.
Jag Reeves is a massage therapist based in North London so if you would like anymore information visit Deep Tissue Massage North London.
Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Jag_Reeves
Most people who have had an oil based massage have probably received Swedish or Holistic massage, a general, full body relaxation massage. It is very soothing, but works on the superficial layers of the body. It does not get into the deeper layers of muscle, especially those tight, tense and hardened areas - like those knots that cause chronic pain and tension.
When we wish for a more focused, deeper and therapeutic massage, to alleviate a particular muscular condition that is causing pain, dysfunction and stress, Deep Tissue massage is the perfect choice.
Deep Tissue massage works with a therapeutic intention in mind, for instance restoring normal functioning to a stiff, painful neck. Within a single session, it is likely that only the area of concern will be treated, alongside related parts of the body that could be indirectly at the root cause of the condition experienced. It is recommended that regular sessions are taken, and over a series of massages, it is likely that all major parts of the body will be treated to re-establish muscular and postural alignment, and therefore improved performance and ease of the body.
• The massage itself is made up of slow, deep strokes that stretch and re-align the fibres of the muscles, and also uses compressions to reduce knots in the muscles • Unlike Swedish massage, only a little oil or cream is used to facilitate straightening and aligning of the muscles • Stretches are used also, to again lengthen muscle fibres and increase the range of movement in the joints • When the muscles are in poor condition, it may cause some discomfort, which is normal. But with the strokes being slow and applied with sensitivity, the massage is always adapted to your stated pain thresholds, and will never leave you bruised or in pain the next day
What in particular can Deep Tissue massage help with?
• It treats all musculo-skeletal and related conditions • It can help to alleviate upper back, neck and shoulder tension, pain and stiffness • Treats lower back pain and weakness, sciatica and all hip and pelvic pain and misalignment • Treats muscular, tension related headaches • Aids in recovery from illness, surgery and trauma from accidents • Improves poor posture
Though Deep Tissue massage treats just the muscles and other soft tissues of the body, it can have a very beneficial affect on the whole. The structures of the muscles are closely connected with the organs, blood vessels and all the other structures of the body, so it is common to experience improvements in your health you may not associate with your muscles, such as relief from asthma or sluggish digestion.
Additionally, relief from chronic pain and tension, and a more easy and aligned movement of your body will affect a calmer, happier and clearer mind. It is also an enjoyable and rejuvenating time out from a busy and pressured lifestyle.
Jag Reeves is a massage therapist based in North London so if you would like anymore information visit Deep Tissue Massage North London.
Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Jag_Reeves
Most people who have had an oil based massage have probably received Swedish or Holistic massage, a general, full body relaxation massage. It is very soothing, but works on the superficial layers of the body. It does not get into the deeper layers of muscle, especially those tight, tense and hardened areas - like those knots that cause chronic pain and tension.
When we wish for a more focused, deeper and therapeutic massage, to alleviate a particular muscular condition that is causing pain, dysfunction and stress, Deep Tissue massage is the perfect choice.
Deep Tissue massage works with a therapeutic intention in mind, for instance restoring normal functioning to a stiff, painful neck. Within a single session, it is likely that only the area of concern will be treated, alongside related parts of the body that could be indirectly at the root cause of the condition experienced. It is recommended that regular sessions are taken, and over a series of massages, it is likely that all major parts of the body will be treated to re-establish muscular and postural alignment, and therefore improved performance and ease of the body.
• The massage itself is made up of slow, deep strokes that stretch and re-align the fibres of the muscles, and also uses compressions to reduce knots in the muscles • Unlike Swedish massage, only a little oil or cream is used to facilitate straightening and aligning of the muscles • Stretches are used also, to again lengthen muscle fibres and increase the range of movement in the joints • When the muscles are in poor condition, it may cause some discomfort, which is normal. But with the strokes being slow and applied with sensitivity, the massage is always adapted to your stated pain thresholds, and will never leave you bruised or in pain the next day
What in particular can Deep Tissue massage help with?
• It treats all musculo-skeletal and related conditions • It can help to alleviate upper back, neck and shoulder tension, pain and stiffness • Treats lower back pain and weakness, sciatica and all hip and pelvic pain and misalignment • Treats muscular, tension related headaches • Aids in recovery from illness, surgery and trauma from accidents • Improves poor posture
Though Deep Tissue massage treats just the muscles and other soft tissues of the body, it can have a very beneficial affect on the whole. The structures of the muscles are closely connected with the organs, blood vessels and all the other structures of the body, so it is common to experience improvements in your health you may not associate with your muscles, such as relief from asthma or sluggish digestion.
Additionally, relief from chronic pain and tension, and a more easy and aligned movement of your body will affect a calmer, happier and clearer mind. It is also an enjoyable and rejuvenating time out from a busy and pressured lifestyle.
Jag Reeves is a massage therapist based in North London so if you would like anymore information visit Deep Tissue Massage North London.
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12.06 | 0 Comments
Massage Magic - Why You Should Study Massage Therapy
Hawaii is known as a place of beauty, a paradise where people relax and have fun. But even if you're lucky to live in Hawaii, you also know that the people there need to work, too. They also live busy, fast paced lives. From the housewife who cleans the home and prepares the children for school to the businessman who attends meetings all day, these people are often challenged to meet the demands needed for the jobs they keep.
And no matter what the job is, being stressed or getting sick is always a possibility. Yes, there are a lot of pills and tablets that they can take to relieve stress or cure a certain ailment. However, some medicines have side effects while others are ineffective. What then, can these people do to heal their bodies, relieve their stress, or just generally feel better?
Well, more and more people are seeing the beauty of going the alternative way, that being getting massage therapy services. In fact, over the years, studies have shown that more people are relying on natural ways to rejuvenate or heal their bodies. Massage therapy, which can be taught in a school of massage in Hawaii, is an example of natural healing.
Visit a vocational class that offers massage therapy courses, an educational center that teaches massage therapy techniques, and you will see many people learning the secrets of massage therapy. Why not, when massage therapy is considered a science and an art that can not only relieve stress, but cure other ailments as well? Massage therapy has proven to be a way to heal illnesses such as headaches, stomach pains, and strokes. It has also been found useful in alleviating depression and anxiety attacks.
The advantages of knowing massage therapy are many. You can use your knowledge to help a member of your family who is suffering from a certain ailment, you can promote your services to other people for extra income, or you can even start your own massage therapy business, such as a spa or health club. Many people have benefited from their knowledge of massage therapy and at the same time, made other people's lives better and easier.
Whether you learn the techniques in a vocational class, an educational center, or a school of massage in Hawaii, the result is always the same. You come out with knowledge that would always be helpful for you in the future. What you do with that knowledge is up to you. One thing is for sure, though. Your knowledge of massage therapy will always be beneficial for you throughout your lifetime.
Yes, there are a lot of pills and tablets that they can take to relieve stress or cure a certain ailment. However, some medicines have side effects while others are ineffective. What then, can these people do to heal their bodies, relieve their stress, or just generally feel better? Well, more and more people are seeing the beauty of going the alternative way, that being getting massage therapy services.
Aloha Massage School of Massage Therapy serving Haiku, Makawao, Kahului, Kihei, in Maui, HI. We offer a professional 600 hour training in massage therapy. You will learn Lomi Lomi, Shiatsu, Swedish Massage Techniques , reflexology and so much more. We can be reached at (808) 871-9966
Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Paul_S_Fitzgerald
Hawaii is known as a place of beauty, a paradise where people relax and have fun. But even if you're lucky to live in Hawaii, you also know that the people there need to work, too. They also live busy, fast paced lives. From the housewife who cleans the home and prepares the children for school to the businessman who attends meetings all day, these people are often challenged to meet the demands needed for the jobs they keep.
And no matter what the job is, being stressed or getting sick is always a possibility. Yes, there are a lot of pills and tablets that they can take to relieve stress or cure a certain ailment. However, some medicines have side effects while others are ineffective. What then, can these people do to heal their bodies, relieve their stress, or just generally feel better?
Well, more and more people are seeing the beauty of going the alternative way, that being getting massage therapy services. In fact, over the years, studies have shown that more people are relying on natural ways to rejuvenate or heal their bodies. Massage therapy, which can be taught in a school of massage in Hawaii, is an example of natural healing.
Visit a vocational class that offers massage therapy courses, an educational center that teaches massage therapy techniques, and you will see many people learning the secrets of massage therapy. Why not, when massage therapy is considered a science and an art that can not only relieve stress, but cure other ailments as well? Massage therapy has proven to be a way to heal illnesses such as headaches, stomach pains, and strokes. It has also been found useful in alleviating depression and anxiety attacks.
The advantages of knowing massage therapy are many. You can use your knowledge to help a member of your family who is suffering from a certain ailment, you can promote your services to other people for extra income, or you can even start your own massage therapy business, such as a spa or health club. Many people have benefited from their knowledge of massage therapy and at the same time, made other people's lives better and easier.
Whether you learn the techniques in a vocational class, an educational center, or a school of massage in Hawaii, the result is always the same. You come out with knowledge that would always be helpful for you in the future. What you do with that knowledge is up to you. One thing is for sure, though. Your knowledge of massage therapy will always be beneficial for you throughout your lifetime.
Yes, there are a lot of pills and tablets that they can take to relieve stress or cure a certain ailment. However, some medicines have side effects while others are ineffective. What then, can these people do to heal their bodies, relieve their stress, or just generally feel better? Well, more and more people are seeing the beauty of going the alternative way, that being getting massage therapy services.
Aloha Massage School of Massage Therapy serving Haiku, Makawao, Kahului, Kihei, in Maui, HI. We offer a professional 600 hour training in massage therapy. You will learn Lomi Lomi, Shiatsu, Swedish Massage Techniques , reflexology and so much more. We can be reached at (808) 871-9966
Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Paul_S_Fitzgerald
12.05 | 0 Comments
Shiatsu - A Timeless and Effective Massage Therapy Technique
In a massage school in Maui , Hawaii , a group of students are gathered around their teacher as he performs the steps in shiatsu massage. The teacher executes several movements that are basic in a shiatsu massage. These include pressing, tapping, squeezing, and rubbing some of the patient's body parts. To the untrained eye, it would seem that the teacher just randomly touches or squeezes here and there, when in truth, these actions were planned beforehand. As he is doing this, he is also telling his students the history of shiatsu massage and how it became one of the most effective and popular massage therapy styles or techniques known today.
The technique being taught in a massage school in Maui, Hawaii actually originated in oriental Japan . Shiatsu is a Japanese traditional hands-on technique of therapy. The accepted founder is said to be Tokujiro Namikoshi. When Namikoshi was but a boy, he found out that by applying pressure on his mother's joints and then rubbing them, he was able to alleviate the pain she felt caused by arthritis.
This encouraged Namikoshi to pursue the study of the technique he discovered. He called it "Shiatsu" because in the Japanese language, "shi" means "finger" while "atsu" means pressure. Because of his perseverance, he was able to build the Shiatsu Institute of Therapy in Hokkaido in 1925, and later on, the Japan Shiatsu School after the technique became accepted and licensed. In Japan, shiatsu is widely promoted and supported by the government. Because of this, many people were encouraged to study shiatsu.
The graduates of the Japan Shiatsu School are responsible for the spread of the technique all over the world. Not only that, shiatsu gained popularity when Namikoshi himself treated important or famous personages such as Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Yoshida, Hollywood actress Marilyn Monroe, and champion boxer Muhammad Ali.
Shiatsu, as a technique, is one that needs careful and dedicated studying. Shiatsu is done by using one's fingers, palms, and especially the thumbs, to find irregularities in the patient's body and heal or correct them. The benefits that shiatsu has been known to induce include the relaxation of muscles, the reduction of stress, and the improvement of blood circulation, among others. Aside from these, shiatsu has also been known to heal specific illnesses such as arthritis.
The effectiveness of the shiatsu technique coupled with its illustrious and much documented history has gained it many followers until today. It is no wonder that shiatsu is taught not only in a massage school in Maui , Hawaii , but also in other massage schools in the world.
Once you learn shiatsu massage, it would mean that you now have the skills to make people around you feel better. You can even give use your knowledge as a source of income. Many people have healed family members and friends, or started booming massage therapy businesses just because they had knowledge in shiatsu. This might work for you as well. Study shiatsu now and enjoy the benefits that this time-tested massage therapy technique can give you.
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3 Tips to Get the Best Massage Therapy Clinics
Massage therapy is becoming so popular that is seems everybody has at least tried it at some point. Even celebrities are scheduling weekly, even daily, appointments. The masses of America are getting with the program. Are there results? Massage clinics seem to be sprouting up on every block.
With all the massage therapy clinics to choose from it may be hard to decide which one you should go to. Many of the clinics are only running to be complacent with the current fad and do not really have trained and qualified massage therapists. Therefore, a consumer must be shrewd and separate the real clinics from the fakes. If you are looking into massage therapy, you may find the three tips below to be helpful in making your decision.
1. Go for the Tried and Tested
The first clinics to consider should be those that others have tried and who have received positive reviews. You may find that these are a little expensive; but you will be getting a safe and effective massage. Massage that is done correctly will alleviate symptoms and greatly aid in relaxation. An improperly performed massage will cause many health problems and may cause skin bruising, bone injuries, blood clots, blood pressure problems, and even sprains or tissue damage.
This doesn't mean that you have to use the high priced clinics and private therapists which celebrities use. Simply ask for referrals from friends and family of yours and of who you know that use massage therapy. People who receive massage therapy on a weekly basis will definitely be able to provide you with some recommendations.
2. Join Internet Forums
Your greatest resource for nearly anything is the internet. You can easily find advice and opinions from forums and review pages about massage therapy clinics. You should be able to decipher from all the commentary, which clinics really give good service. Feel free to join in on these forums and ask questions.
You might also do a quick search and find blogs and websites about the topic. Often these may provide you with good recommendations for massage therapy clinics. If you need to travel or find a clinic away from your community, this would be a great way to check out businesses where you intend to be staying.
3. Try It Out
If you are truly adventurous and have the funds to spare, you could sample services yourself. You may come across a few not-so-great clinics before you find the really good ones. Even if you receive terrible service from one location, at least you have tried the services out and know what to expect from them. Don't be afraid to continue your quest with other clinics until you find the one that is right for you.
Of course you should expect to research a little about the clinics you try before hand. This way you will avoid the fake ones and only give your business to the real ones. Be discriminate about the services of clinics and private practitioners in your area before trying them out. Be sure to check the place out, ask about their different techniques, and even see of you can have a demonstration. You may decide to research the different oils and products they use on their clients. The more you learn about the massage therapy clinic the better assured you will at get the best out of it.
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