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Most people know that alternative therapies, including massage therapy, can help with a variety of issues, from stress to pain management. But did you know that some might also help with depression? Read on to find out more about how BL (bright white light) therapy, massage therapy, and other alternative therapies are showing results for a variety of patients.
According to Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), meridians are the means through which energy, referred to as Chi or Qi, flows through the body. The 12 standard meridians, or principal meridians, are divided into two groups known as Yin and Yang. Each group represents different parts of our body, such as the lungs, heart, small and large intestine, kidney, liver, and so on. This article discusses the 12 standard meridians in detail.
According to the American Massage Therapy Association (AMTA) website, massage can help “improve performance, reduce pain, prevent injury, encourage focus and shorten recovery time.”
Considering those kind of results, it’s no surprise that many professional athletes count on massage therapists to keep them in peak condition and performance ready.
Greek-American author Kiros Pantelis has led an interesting life. In fact, his journey to healing was so full of rich experiences that it resulted in him writing a book, Angels Watching Over Me: A New Age Odyssey. Kiros interest in holistic healing led him to study yoga, meditation, and reiki. He has now been a life coach for over two decades and hopes to help people who are on their own individual journeys toward healing.
This Boston Globe article discusses how reflexology therapy helps patients dealing with chronic pain, particularly cancer patients. The article also discusses how other alternative therapies, such as Reiki and acupuncture, have helped and continue to help patients.
Massage therapist Maria Barbara “Bambi’’ Mathay roamed the pediatric clinic at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, looking for takers. It wasn’t long before she spotted Carlie Gonzalez, 15, wrapped in a yellow blanket and weary from seven months of chemotherapy.