Category Archives: Therapies

A comprehensive list of Complementary therapies explaining their origins and how they work.

Examples of Five Element Relationships

In each example, the circled grey element is the Kyo and is therefor seen as the cause of the illness rather than the symptom. Mother failing to nourish son. In this case, treatment would be to: – Providing that the … Continue reading

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Comparison of Zen Shiatsu and Five Element Theory

The central concept of Oriental Medicine is all physical disease is the result of disruption/obstruction in the flow of Qi (intrinsic energy). Zen Shiatsu   Zen Shiatsu operates on the theory/concept of Kyo and Jitsu within the meridian system of … Continue reading

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Makko-Ho Exercises for Qi Developement

The Makko-ho are the meridian stretching exercises that were developed by Mr. Nagai as an aid to promote health and well-being. The stretches are designed to stimulate the flow of energy (Qi) in the meridians as well as stretching and … Continue reading

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Arthritis relief through Qigong

About Arthritis Arthritis means “joint inflammation” and there are over 100 types including osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis and gout. Inflammation is one of the body’s natural reactions to disease or injury, and includes swelling, pain and stiffness. Prolonged, chronic, inflammation can … Continue reading

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Shiatsu treatment for Whiplash

Whiplash in an injury, commonly caused by motor accidents, to the muscles of the neck and back that is caused by sudden and forceful jerking of the head forward and backwards.     Symptoms of whiplash include headaches, pain and … Continue reading

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Shiatsu in Hospitals – evidence of efficacy

In a film that was based on over 30,000 Shiatsu treatments in a number of Vienna hospitals, over a 15 year period, the following statements have been made by some of the doctors and clinicians who took part.   Doctor … Continue reading

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SHIATSU – HEAD MASSAGE

The giver sits/kneels at the head of the receiver. With the receiver lying in the supine position (face upwards), place both hands at the base of the skull and draw gently towards you (chin should tuck in slightly). Using the … Continue reading

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Thought Field Therapy

Thought Field Therapy (TFT) is a new technique for the rapid relief of all kinds of emotional distress which can provide emotional renewal quickly and safely, with no side effects.  TFT is based on time honoured principles of both contemporary … Continue reading

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Life Coaching

Bridging the gap between you and your goals   Coaching as a skill, has been around for many years; sports coaching, artistic couching, financial advisors and now personal or life coaching. Coaching in this form has become very popular in … Continue reading

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VIBRATIONAL MEDICINE FLOWER ESSENCES

Flower essences (and other essences such as “environmental” and gem essences) are wonderful gentle tools for healing on all levels. They may work on a physical, emotional, mental or spiritual level (“PEMS”) or on a combination of these. The beauty … Continue reading

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