What Is Aromatherapy?

All About Aromatherapy
Aromatherapy is basically the look into scents and how they are used in a therapeutic manner.  People discovered things about aromatherapy thousands of years ago.  It was not known as

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What Is Complementary Health | Quays Clinic of Hypnotherapy

Complementary Health

Complementary health is a more holistic approach to health-care. There are many different facets to this type of approach. Many people in the Western world use these approaches along with Western medical care to help cut back on negative side effects from man-made medications and even to help prevent issues from becoming worse.

Alternative Treatments

The most common forms of complementary health-care would include acupuncture, chiropractic care, herbal medicine, homeopathy, and osteopathy. Acupuncture is gaining more ground as time goes on and has been a form of ancient eastern medical methods for thousands of years. It has been noticed on the battlegrounds of China that being hit in certain pressure points by arrows or stones had relieved pain that had plagued particular warriors for years. Eventually, acupuncturists learned that they could work with the patient’s energies to help make them feel better.

What Is Acupuncture?

Acupuncture is just one of the options when it comes to alternative therapies as it helps to relieve pain and center one’s chi. It is a simple solution without having to add man made drugs to one’s system. It has helped a lot of people that suffer from chronic pain and even circumstantial pain. By helping to cut back on the pain, they have no need for pain medication.

Herbal Remedies

Natural remedies, or herbal remedies as many know them as, are often times used along with the acupuncture to help with healthy herbs that have been proven to help with specified treatments. This is after the acupuncturist has done a detailed examination of your physical and mental health by looking your body over and asking questions about what your issues may be. Like Western medical doctors, they can then formulate a course of treatments that are suitable to whatever ails you.

Homeopathy

Homeopathic remedies are a part of complementary medicine. They fall under the category of the herbal remedies. This is when medications that are made from natural ingredients are given to the patient. There are remedies for all sorts of problems from mental to physical. If someone is high stressed, they can provide drops or “pills” to help aid them in calming down. If someone has a cold, they can acquire a remedy that has herbs such as echinacea to help cut the cold by a few days and even help build your immune system.

By being provided alternative medicine, it helps to make sure that you know what is going into your or your loved one’s body when it is time to take it. The ingredients are almost always very basic and known herbs and plants that are used. They have been proven over thousands of years to be beneficial.

Complementary Therapy

Complementary therapies are often used alongside Western medicine, much like was stated above. This is especially common with cancer patients that would like to cut back on pain medications and other related drugs. It can aid in natural healing. There is even alternative medicine out there that can help with dealing with the side effects of chemotherapy.

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Ian Smith (Distinction) D.Hyp  T.F.T  M.U.F.H  M.A.A.H  U.K.C.H.O  N.R.H  C.I.S.H
Quays Clinic of Hypnotherapy in North Shields
Telephone: 0774 3353367.

What Is Aromatherapy | Quays Clinic of Hypnotherapy

Aromatherapy

Aromatherapy is basically the look into scents and how they are used in a therapeutic manner.  People discovered things about aromatherapy thousands of years ago.  It was not known as aromatherapy until the early part of the 1990’s.  During the biblical times, aromatic plants as well as essential oils were used often as food, added to food, for ritualistic events, offerings to the gods, medicine and also to ward off bad smells.  In fact, in the Bible plant oils are mentioned on numerous occasions.  Cleopatra was well known for using essential oils as were the ancient Greeks and Romans.  The Greeks and the Romans used these oils for medical use.  The therapeutic benefits were discovered in China and India by doctors.

What is Aromatherapy?

Aromatherapy is the art of using aromatherapy oils for the purpose of emotional and physical health and well being.  The art of aromatherapy goes beyond just the inviting smells though.  It deals with how certain essential oils have a chemical effect on the body.  Aromatherapy oil is normally used by giving a massage, in the bath, in hair care or in the air.

What Are Essential Oils?

Essential oils are volatile liquids which are taken form shrubs, plants, trees, flowers, seeds and bushes.  These oils are said to have certain properties including anti bacterial, anti fungal, immune stimulating, anti parasitic, anti viral, anti septic and anti tumoral.

Essential oils are often used for various conditions and treatments.  Chamomile is used for eczema, allergies and insomnia.  Lavender is often used for sinusitis, dry skin, Restless Leg syndrome and anxiety.  Tea tree is sometimes used for fungal infections.  Cloves are used for toothaches while Frankincense is used for meditation purposes.  Rose oil is often used for depression and smooth skin.

A diffuser is a small device that is used to disperse the essential oils into the air.  Aromatherapy diffusers come in several types including fan diffuser, heat diffuser and mist diffuser.

What is Reflexology?

Reflexology is the art of bodywork which focuses mainly on the feet.  The theory behind this bodywork is that there are areas on the feet which connect to certain organs on the body such as the glands and other organs.  For instance, the tips of your toes correspond with the head, the lower back connects with the heels, the heart is connected to the ball of the foot and the liver and kidneys correspond to the foot arches.  Reflexology has many benefits including helping with insomnia, tension headaches, back pain, menstrual cramps, hormonal imbalances and sports injuries.

What is An Aromatherapy Massage?

An Aromatherapy massage uses oils which are taken from flowers, herbs and fruits in order to naturally enhance the massage benefits.  This type of massage has many benefits including relieving stress, promoting relaxation, managing pain, lowering blood pressure, relaxing muscles and improving range of motion.

Ian Smith (Distinction) D.Hyp  T.F.T  M.U.F.H  M.A.A.H  U.K.C.H.O  N.R.H  C.I.S.H
Quays Clinic of Hypnotherapy in North Shields
Telephone: 0774 3353367.

The Benefits Of Getting A Massage | Quays Clinic of Hypnotherapy

All About Massage

Before an individual can understand the benefits of receiving a massage, they must understand what a massage is. A massage is defined as the manipulation of deep layers of tissues and muscles. It is a technique that is used for a number of different reasons including promoting relaxation, promoting well-being, a recreational activity, decreasing muscle reflex activity, enhancing function/motor skills, and aid in the healing process. The word originated from the French form of massage, which means “friction of kneading.” Some individuals believe it may have originated from the Arabic word “massa” which means “to touch, handle, or feel.”

A successful massage involves working on and kneading the pressure points on the human body. Target areas for a massage include tendons, ligaments, skin, joints, muscles, and other connective tissues. An individual giving a massage may use their fingers, elbows, hands, knees, forearms, or feet to apply pressure. A person would normally receive a massage while sitting in a massage chair or lying on a massage table. It is also fairly common for a person to be partially or completely unclothed during the massage. If you are looking for information about how to massage contact your local massage therapist who will be able to help you.

Massage Helps To Manage Anxiety and Depression

In addition to being relaxing, getting a massage can help to soothe an individual’s anxiety and depression. This is because a massage reduces the levels of a hormone called cortisol which is a stress related hormone. Reducing the level of this particular hormone can result in higher spirits and lower blood pressure. Getting a massage has also been known to boost the levels of serotonin and dopamine which help alleviate depression.

Massage Helps To Manage and Relieve Pain

Statistics show that eight out of ten Americans are going to experience unbearable back pain during sometime in their life. For a lot of people, a Thai massage or sports massage is all they need to alleviate the pain. In fact, a study in 2011 showed that individuals in pain who received a massage felt better and were able to function better than individuals who did not receive a massage. Receiving a massage has also been connected to decreasing the pain and stiffness that people feel from time to time. Furthermore, it has helped people with osteoarthritis to acquire a better range of motion.

Massage Studies

A lot of studies and research has determined that headaches, muscle aches, and back pains are caused by a lot of the same reasons. The number one reason for these aches is stress and/or pressure on the human body. Massage therapy is a great way to relieve any extra stress or pressure that the body is suffering from. Sometimes a thirty minute massage is all an individual with a tension headache needs to start feeling better. In fact, massage therapy has also been known to reduce stress and anger that is often associated with tension headaches.

• Thai massage.
• Swedish massage.
• Body massage.
• Foot massage.
• Chinese massage.
• Full body massage.
• Male massage.
• Sports massage.
• Back massage.
• Head massage.
• Female massage.
• Asian massage.
• Hot massage.

If you are looking for massage in London, massage courses in London or Manchester with a view to becoming a professional masseur Massage UK will be able to give you further help or advice. They will be able to advise you on the right massage chairs and massage oils to use. Otherwise there are many different on-line companies that offer massage videos so that you can watch and learn all about massage therapy so that you can become a very successful massage therapist.

Ian Smith (Distinction) D.Hyp  T.F.T  M.U.F.H  M.A.A.H  U.K.C.H.O  N.R.H  C.I.S.H
Quays Clinic of Hypnotherapy in North Shields
Telephone: 0774 3353367.