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Frankincense Used in the Past

It is December at the time of this writing and Christmas carols are being played; children are practicing their lines for the traditional Christmas story of the birth of baby Jesus and how the Wise Men (Magi) brought gifts of gold, frankincense and myrrh. To many in western culture, this is the sole association of frankincense. Yet in other parts of the world, frankincense has for centuries been of traditional, ceremonial and medicinal importance; in ancient times its price was that equal to gold. Old Testament Biblical text recorded the burning of its incense, regarding such a practice as holy; medical texts of practitioners from around the ancient world recorded the uses and applications of frankincense. The centuries old legend of the Phoenix describes a bird-like creature that built its nest from twigs of frankincense and fed upon the tears of the resin with having supernatural powers to die and be born anew. For thousands of years the Phoenix was a mythical symbol of resurrection, rejuvenation and immorality.

The origin of frankincense is traced back to the Arabian Peninsula. According to Herodotus (5th century BC Greek historian), “Arabia is the only country which produces frankincense, myrrh, cassia and cinnamon…” At one time, there was an active over-land frankincense trade route that started in the Dhofar region of Oman, went through Yemen and followed the Red Sea coast to reach Jerusalem and Egypt. The production and trade of frankincense may have lasted for up to 6,000 years, spurring the creation of villages and towns along the route. Caravans of camels transporting frankincense were often targets of raids, since frankincense commanded prices equal to that of gold. It is likely that frankincense grew in areas across the Red Sea, such as Ethiopia and Somalia, but the initiation of the frankincense trade route began with gum resin from Omani trees. Due to raiding, desertification and other religious zealotry, the trade route dried up after about 300AD.

Gathering the Resin

Frankincense is a derived from the plant genus Boswellia, family Burseraceae indigenous to the Arabian Peninsula (Yemen and Sultanate of Oman), India and the Red Sea region of North-East Africa (Somalia and Eritrea). Incisions, about two inches long, are made in the trunk of the tree which then exudes a milky gum-like substance or resin. This resin, when exposed to air, hardens into droplets or “tears”. These tears are allowed to dry for about two weeks before collection and then stored for approximately twelve weeks to harden. The exception is made for production of some essential oil. In this situation, the resin is not allowed to dry but collected as a semi-solid material, yet in most cases the oil is extracted from dried resin.

The method of harvesting, or tapping, of Boswellia varies according to species and the customs of the region. For example, in Somalia tapping usually occurs in two separate periods, each lasting 3-4 months with successive 15-day intervals. The period between harvests depends upon the onset and extent of rains. In India, the collection is done once a year, commencing at the end of October. In Oman, there are ancient rituals pertaining to resin harvest as well as a sense of guardianship for the trees passed down to each generation.

Phytochemistry

There are numerous species and varieties of Boswellia trees; major species being Boswellia serrata found in India, Boswellia carteri in East Africa and China, Boswellia frereana in Somalia, and Boswellia sacra in Arabia. Quality of frankincense resin is based upon colour, purity, aroma and age. In general, it is thought that the more opaque the resin the higher the quality with Omani frankincense regarded as the best in the world. The majority of ultra-superior Omani B. sacra is said to be purchased by His Majesty Sultan Qaboos bin Said the ruler of Oman.

Active medicinal ingredients of frankincense have been reported in recent science journals to be sesquiterpene hydrocarbons, monoterpenes, diterpenes and boswellic acids; compound variation differs between species and even among the same species depending upon the climate, geographic origin and harvesting conditions.

Medicinal and Therapeutic Uses

Compounds of frankincense have been found to exhibit in vitro (outside a living organism, usually in a test tube or Petri dish) antibacterial, antifungal, immunomodualtory (ability to regulate functions of the immune system) and in recent years immunostimulant activity. Studies have also found anti-inflammatory and anti-cancer properties of Boswellia. It is thus apparent that frankincense has a wide range of uses. Selected below are just three traditional applications for treating illness and are currently of interest in medical research.

Cancer: Throughout the centuries many illnesses, including cancer, have been treated using frankincense resin. Rising attention has been given to the possible anti-cancer uses of frankincense. A study published in March of this year (BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine 2009, 9:6) investigated the induction of tumor cell cytotoxicity using Boswellia carteri. This study found that frankincense oil appears to distinguish between cancerous and normal bladder cells as well as suppress cancer cell viability. Such a finding might indicate use of frankincense as an alternative agent to treat bladder cancer.

Immune Stimulant: In many world cultures frankincense, whether as an essential oil, powder or burning of resin, is seen as an excellent plant product for treating most illnesses. A 2003 study conducted by Mansoura University, Egypt (Z.Naturforsch. 2003 58c, 230-238) supported such usage. Mansoura medical researchers found that Boswellia carterii essential oil demonstrated immunostimulant activity. Such a discovery adds yet another positive medicinal result of frankincense and further encourages its use for several immune disorders.

Immune Stimulant: In many world cultures frankincense, whether as an essential oil, powder or burning of resin, is seen as an excellent plant product for treating most illnesses. A 2003 study conducted by Mansoura University, Egypt, supported such usage. Mansoura medical researchers found that Boswellia carterii essential oil demonstrated immunostimulant activity. Such a discovery adds yet another positive medicinal result of frankincense and further encourages its use for several immune disorders.

In Conclusion

It is remarkable to see that modern science is now investigating the wealth of knowledge found in ancient medical texts on frankincense. Recent medical studies have indicated that the oleo-gum-resin of frankincense has remarkable medicinal applications. Experimental data confirms many of the traditional uses of frankincense, most notably in regards to the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis and bronchial asthma. The body of science literature investigating frankincense continues to expand, revealing the amazing medicinal properties that frankincense has to offer. This age-old plant product has been honored and celebrated by civilizations for centuries. Viewed as a gift fitting for royalty, we in this modern era are just beginning to understand the incredible value in this tree yielded resin. It is no doubt a gift that will keep on giving.

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In Belgium can be found a little village/ town best known as Spa. It has a tiny population of only 11000, but as they say, it’s all about quality, not quantity. Home of the worlds 1st Casino and oldest resort, surely it holds an experience that you can never forget.

Although it is quite small, the history that Sap has, is nothing short of amazing. Many greats from across the globe have taken their time to visit such a place, and there is no reason why you cannot be next. A place of miracles some may call it, as it possessed natural water which has be shown to heal many in the past.

Nowadays Spa, is not a favourite amongst today’s global society, but none the less, it can not be challenge when it comes down to the global sales and distribution of its natural mineral filled water. With tons of sporting activities, there is no reason why one cannot keep their fitness levels up.

Thermes de Spa is a place that if one gets the oppurtunit should defiantly make a visit to. Release all the stress and tension that your body has been edging to let go, and enjoy the Turkish baths, royal Jacuzzi and much more. For those swelling joints, blood pressure and rheumatism, is nothing that natural mineral water cannot help redeem.

In need of healing? Then why not visit the Bath House. With the water containing carbonic acid which is therapeutic, what more can one ask for? This all comes with health massages to ensure maximum relaxation.

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With an adventure awaiting you, and plenty for you to get involved with. Why not make the town of Spa be this years summer vacation.

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Many traditional forms of medicine are only now starting to be empirically validated by Western Science. Now many of the Eastern forms of healing are starting to go more mainstream in the health care industry. Take acupressure which derived from acupuncture. Acupressure uses the application of firm pressure to help manipulate the energy flow in the body. Now massage chair recliners have built technologies that integrated the use of acupressure.

You may have seen some of the acupressure maps made of the human body. They show various points along certain pathways of how the body is interrelated. These points are known as trigger points. The trigger points help to regulate the energy flow in the body. Sometimes these trigger points can become blocked. Acupressure massage applies a given technique to release the flow for given trigger points. These techniques are know to bring the recipient harmony and wellbeing.

We are now seeing technology being developed by some of the top manufacturers in the world for Acupressure. Companies like Panasonic, Sanyo and Omega have integrated methodologies to perform acupressure massage therapy. The massage chairs built by these companies have tremendous technology that can identify your unique trigger points. The technology identifies your points and then it targets specific areas for relief.

The massage chair performs the scan of the individual and then depending on the acupressure program, the massage will target the trigger points on the back. Some chairs use slow kneading in combination with firm pressure. Other chairs use gentle pressure with light, quick tapping. The programs in different chair models can vary as well as between manufacturers. The best is to try some different massage chairs to find out which ones are right for you.

Some people love massages to just tune out the world. It is a peaceful and relaxing experience as you close your eyes and listen to the soft music. Let its undulating rhythms and tempos take you to your special place. Just slip on the headphones and use the recliner’s MP3 player to make your own spa environment. Close your eyes and let your mechanical masseuse work their iron fingers to your heart’s content.

The utilization of acupressure improves lymph flow. The lymph system is the cleaner of last resort. What the blood does not clean is left for the lymph system. Acupressure helps to flush more toxins from the system. You may not know that acupressure also provides these benefits:

Reduction in blood pressure; Reduction in stress; Increased awareness; Increased energy

Acupressure massage has been used for centuries in many ancient societies. Now technology has made acupressure massage both cost effective and accessible to everyone with massage chairs. Massage chairs are actually a very cost effective means to obtain acupressure massage. The real benefits of acupressure massage come with receiving it on a periodic basis. Just like any health related treatment, it must be performed through time. Having a massage chair recliner in your home provides you with access and a low cost means of obtaining acupressure massage on a routine basis.

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Frankincense Used in the Past

It is December at the time of this writing and Christmas carols are being played; children are practicing their lines for the traditional Christmas story of the birth of baby Jesus and how the Wise Men (Magi) brought gifts of gold, frankincense and myrrh. To many in western culture, this is the sole association of frankincense. Yet in other parts of the world, frankincense has for centuries been of traditional, ceremonial and medicinal importance; in ancient times its price was that equal to gold. Old Testament Biblical text recorded the burning of its incense, regarding such a practice as holy; medical texts of practitioners from around the ancient world recorded the uses and applications of frankincense. The centuries old legend of the Phoenix describes a bird-like creature that built its nest from twigs of frankincense and fed upon the tears of the resin with having supernatural powers to die and be born anew. For thousands of years the Phoenix was a mythical symbol of resurrection, rejuvenation and immorality.

The origin of frankincense is traced back to the Arabian Peninsula. According to Herodotus (5th century BC Greek historian), “Arabia is the only country which produces frankincense, myrrh, cassia and cinnamon…” At one time, there was an active over-land frankincense trade route that started in the Dhofar region of Oman, went through Yemen and followed the Red Sea coast to reach Jerusalem and Egypt. The production and trade of frankincense may have lasted for up to 6,000 years, spurring the creation of villages and towns along the route. Caravans of camels transporting frankincense were often targets of raids, since frankincense commanded prices equal to that of gold. It is likely that frankincense grew in areas across the Red Sea, such as Ethiopia and Somalia, but the initiation of the frankincense trade route began with gum resin from Omani trees. Due to raiding, desertification and other religious zealotry, the trade route dried up after about 300AD.

Gathering the Resin

Frankincense is an oleo-gum-resin produced by several tree species of the Boswellia genus and the family Burseraceae, which is distinguished for its resin bearing ducts. There are about 15 members of this genus, native to the Arabian Peninsula, Africa, India and China. The method of extraction is simple and fairly unchanged since ancient times. An incision is made in the bark of the tree resulting in a milky gum-like substance exuding from the cut area. This oleo-gum-resin is then either scrapped off the tree with an iron tool or collected on palm mats when the resin drips to the ground. Resin is then dried and later sold in markets around the world.

Harvesting varies among species and the practices of the region. In Oman, harvesting begins in December, reaching a peak in March to May. In India, harvest is once a year towards the end of October, whereas in Somalia, a twin harvest depends upon the extent of rains.

Phytochemistry

Although botanically there are numerous species of olibanum (Arabic for frankincense), only a few species produce the frankincense mainly used for purposes around the world; the type and quality of the resin depends upon its origin. Species most commonly uses are Boswellia sacra (from Oman, Yemen and Somalia), B papyrifera in tropical north east and west Africa, B frerana in Somalia and B serrata in India. In Omani tradition, the best quality resin is pale in colour, formed as opalescent tears 5mm-25mm long.

Active medicinal ingredients of frankincense have been reported in recent science journals to be sesquiterpene hydrocarbons, monoterpenes, diterpenes and boswellic acids; compound variation differs between species and even among the same species depending upon the climate, geographic origin and harvesting conditions.

Medicinal Applications

Compounds of frankincense have been found to exhibit in vitro (outside a living organism, usually in a test tube or Petri dish) antibacterial, antifungal, immunomodualtory (ability to regulate functions of the immune system) and in recent years immunostimulant activity. Studies have also found anti-inflammatory and anti-cancer properties of Boswellia. It is thus apparent that frankincense has a wide range of uses. Selected below are just three traditional applications for treating illness and are currently of interest in medical research.

Asthma: Asthma is known to be a inflammatory-caused illness. A 2006 paper from the University of Tuebingen, Germany indicates that boswellic acid, an active component of frankincense, has shown to act as an anti-inflammatory agent in preliminary studies. The paper further states that boswellic acid inhibits 5-lipoxygenase as well as cytokines (inflammation mediators) and thus promising for treatment of asthma without the side effects of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs.

Cancer: Throughout the centuries many illnesses, including cancer, have been treated using frankincense resin. Rising attention has been given to the possible anti-cancer uses of frankincense. A study published in March of this year investigated the induction of tumor cell cytotoxicity using Boswellia carteri. This study found that frankincense oil appears to distinguish between cancerous and normal bladder cells as well as suppress cancer cell viability. Such a finding might indicate use of frankincense as an alternative agent to treat bladder cancer.

Asthma: Much like arthritis, asthma is an inflammatory-caused illness. A 2006 paper from the University of Tuebingen, Germany indicates that boswellic acid, an active component of frankincense, has shown to act as an anti-inflammatory agent in preliminary studies. The paper further states that boswellic acid inhibits 5-lipoxygenase as well as cytokines and thus promising for treatment of asthma without the side effects of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs.

Concluding Thoughts

It is evident that frankincense holds historical and traditional significance. Research indicating the current medicinal value of Boswellia species is growing. Such positive initial results merit further investigation into potential clinical uses; it is now recognized that some of the ancient remedies may result in the creation of novel drugs. Such results also stir a sense of excitement and possibility for those seeking alternative treatments to debilitating and even life-suppressing illnesses. The value of frankincense was recorded as being a gift for the baby Jesus and is now a gift for modern people as well.

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If you have already heard of shiatsu then it is not so surprising. Shiatsu is a popular form of Japanese body work. The term actually means finger pressure so undergoing a massage that uses shiatsu as the system is called a finger pressure massage.

If you have never experienced this revitalizing kind of massage or if you simply want to know more about it, then here are some interesting points about shiatsu that makes it also one of the best natural methods of improving well-being

1. Shiatsu is based on traditional Chinese medicine.

Since most of us recognize traditional Chinese medicine as not only effective but also quite practical, it is one great fact to disclose that shiatsu is based on it. Just like acupuncture, this kind of massage follows the balancing of the body’s natural life or energy flow also known as the qi. According to Chinese traditional medicine, illnesses result from the imbalance of the qi so you need to restore this balance in order to be healed.

2. Just a little equipment, or none at all, is used.

If you are not a strong fan of medicinal or clinical contraptions then you can celebrate that a shiatsu massage session uses almost none. You simply have to either lie on a massage bed or on the floor. This kind of massage does not even make use of oil, unlike the other popular forms of physical therapy massage. The therapist only uses his or her hand specifically the fingers and the palm to put just the right amount of pressure on specific body parts.

3. It just feels super.

If you have never had professional massage before, then you can totally feel relaxed and energized with each shiatsu massage session. The therapist uses both hands and all fingers on putting rhythmic pressure continuously on specific body points. If you ever feel tender pints, then it can be classified as “good pain” that actually alleviates stress and tension in certain body parts.

4. You can reap physical benefits.

As part of the traditional healing and therapeutic system, shiatsu massage therapy can lead you to a lot of health and well-being benefits. Here are some of the most common benefits you get with each session:

a. Relaxes and relieves tension

If you feel stressed and full of physical tension, then the finger pressure used in this kind of massage can relieve you. After a shiatsu massage, you can feel a bit tender but a few hours later, you will notice your body more in sync and lighter.

b. Relieves you from back, neck and shoulder pain.

Since the massage is focused on certain pressure points of the body, you do not only get relieved from tension but you can also feel pain leave you. If you have heavy and painful neck, shoulders and back, then you can ask a massage therapist to put extra attention on those body parts.

c. Frees you from poor digestion and constipation.

By putting the right amount of pressure on various body points, your entire digestive system is helped. This can be quite helpful with digestion and the release of bowels. Needless to say, shiatsu is a popular and relaxing form of detoxification as it helps flush the toxins from the body.

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Massage, whether it be professional massage therapists or a massage chair, will help sooth sore muscles, where you can feel relaxed and invigorated at the same time. Diabetics should know massage is so beneficial that is should be considered compulsory for them. As no cure has been found through insulin, a controlled diet and exercise can help to keep symptoms under check. Diabetics suffer a lot, however alternative and complimentary medicines do have certain remedies in helping diabetics resume a normal life and ease their problems a lot. To less the side effects these techniques are often preferable and have lesser side effects. A massage chair has robotic techniques that can reduce a lot of the complications that face diabetics.

Massage therapy goes hand in hand with massage chair therapy, which is used to help diabetics reduce complaints of pain. Massage stimulates increased blood flow around vital organs and blood circulation which in-turn benefits those with diabetic neuropathy, and associated pains.

Massage chair therapy is administered through the use of a massage chair. Massage chair techniques are suited to specific kinds of complaints and general well being because it can target specific areas of the body for best overall effectiveness. As you choose massage therapy always seek professional guidance as to what would be most beneficial for the best desired mode of relaxation.

A massage administered by a robotic massage chair can relax your body completely and help to manage blood sugar levels and blood pressure levels by increasing blood circulation and maintaining it. This is extremely beneficial for diabetics. While the masseuse will pass over certain parts of your body, you will appreciate the pressure over certain points which are responsible for holding back toxins in your body. Gentle massage will help to clear up the toxins from these areas.

Massage helps built-up tension become relaxed giving you the much needed relief. There are a lot of pressure points on the feet and different parts of the body where massage can give you relaxed muscles instantly.

Regular massage requires you to remove your clothes where a massage chair session will not require you to move anything, however removing your shoes is nice. In any massage it is nice to not have any uncomfortable underwear or clothes constricting your muscles. Massage rooms can have a darkened room and incense can be burned to create a “mood”. Usually natural oils are used for lubrication where massage chairs require no oil, no “mood-lights or darkened room.

Don’t miss out on an opportunity for a massage, particularly from a robotic massage chair recliner, as it can be quite relaxing and beneficial for your health. The great benefit of the massage chair recliner is that you can get massaged as many times a day and for as long as you want all day long. You might enjoy it and even get relaxed to such an extent that you may fall asleep on the massage chair itself.

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There is a substantial increase in massage chair importers that are bringing in low quality chairs and selling them through various channels. In response to some of our customers that have experienced bad situations, I personally surveyed a number of venues such as the internet, home shows and county fairs for such importers. The result of input from my customer’s experience and first hand insight from my surveys has yielded the following list of 5 key tips on how to avoid being taken.

1. Massage Chair Motors are Vital: You want to find out 2 things. Find out where the motors are made. The best motors come from Japan. They are precision made and long lasting. The motors need sufficient torque to power through the massage, since all your weight is put on them. You also want to ask how many motors they have. It is far better to have fewer high quality motors then many. You want to avoid getting low quality motors or you will have many service calls in the future.

2. Check Out the Warranty: There are 2 things to check on the warranty. First, what is the coverage offered? Second, can the company cover the warranty? For a $3,000 massage chair, you should get 3 years parts, 3 years labor and minimum 90 days in home technician service. Now, the more important question, will they be around to make good on the warranty! You need to go with a reputable massage chair maker. One that has retail clients such as chain stores, etc. There are too many massage chair vendors that are just one man operations and may not be there down the road.

3. We Get Our Massage Chair From Panasonic’s Factory: One of our favorite sales claims is where the massage chair comes from or where it is made. Some of our customers told us that salespeople would claim to get their massage chair from Panasonic’s factory. This is a weird claim and we see it as a tactic to get you to believe somehow their quality is the same, but of course at a substantial discount to the Panasonic chair. Now, how could this be? It must be the same as the Panasonic, be careful!

4. Jack of All Trades, Master of None: Beware of vendors at fairs and home shows that sell everything but the kitchen sink. This is a sure sign of a one man importing machine. Now, I have a healthy respect for the entrepreneur, but one must specialize. I have seen booths with a couple of massage chairs along with a million other gadgets. It is like a one man flea market. These guys import everything and anything, especially what they just got a good deal on. Seriously, who knows what massage chair will be on the next shipment? They are armed and dangerous. Use Extreme Caution!

5. I Can’t Believe The Deal I Am Getting: Always remember, you get what you pay for. There were few peddlers that offered a $5,000 massage chair for $1,500 and came with a 5 year warranty. Wow! We couldn’t believe it. This chair is made in Panasonic’s factory! We tried to do the math. Free shipping, long warranty and cheap price. They can’t be making any money! How could we resist? Most likely we would have bought into a series of frustrating future problems and be left with a boat anchor in our living room.

We have put these tips together from many of our customers that have made these mistakes and we are passing this one so you do not fall into these same traps. There are many excellent massage chairs on the market. They will bring you years of enjoyment and relief. Take your time and find the right model from a reputable manufacturer. This will ensure years of relaxation (rather than frustration).

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Acupressure massage is an ancient healing art. Acupressure uses the application of pressure to the body’s acupressure points. Acupressure seeks to regulate the flow of energy throughout the body. It helps to bring the body back into its natural balance. This ancient healing art has been advanced by technology and is now available in the best massage chairs.

There are different types of acupressure based on the traditional trigger points in the body. The differences between the types are the rhythms, techniques and pressures used. For instance, Shiatsu is a subset of acupressure massage and is its most famous form. Other techniques involve applying firm pressure for 3 to 5 seconds on trigger points. Another technique involves using a pressing pressure with an intermittent tapping action. Yet another technique involves slow pressure on the trigger points to induce whole body relaxation.

We are now seeing technology being developed by some of the top manufacturers in the world for Acupressure. Companies like Panasonic, Sanyo and Omega have integrated methodologies to perform acupressure massage therapy. The massage chairs built by these companies have tremendous technology that can identify your unique trigger points. The technology identifies your points and then it targets specific areas for relief.

Everybody is unique and thanks to technology today, so will you acupressure massage. Top massage therapists know to adjust the massage to suit each individual. This same logic has been integrated into the best massage chairs. These recliners chart your body to find your trigger points. This information is compiled into a virtual map. The program in the recliner then provides a massage based on your own virtual map. Imagine your chair honing in on your specific trouble areas providing relief.

To help you relax some massage chairs incorporate other features to compliment the acupressure massage. Most spas have soft meditative music to help the mind to relax and get away from thinking about the stresses of the day. Some massage chairs have MP3 players built in with headphones to help you to relax. You can also find heat therapy, where there are heating elements constructed into the chair. Heat helps to reduce swelling and increase blood flow.

The utilization of acupressure improves lymph flow. The lymph system is the cleaner of last resort. What the blood does not clean is left for the lymph system. Acupressure helps to flush more toxins from the system. You may not know that acupressure also provides these benefits:

Reduction in blood pressure; Reduction in stress; Increased awareness; Increased energy

The ancient Chinese pioneered the use of acupressure massage. They discovered that your trigger points are correlated to greater healing and longevity. These treatments were effective if done on a recurring basis. This is perhaps the greatest challenge of massage is getting it done frequently. Now, with massage chairs, one can have affordable access to these important therapies. Getting recurring massage from an economic perspective is much cheaper with a massage recliner.

Searching for a fantastic Acupressure Massage Chair to soothe those tired, aching muscles? Select from your favorite Acupressure Massage Treatment found in many of the top Massage Chairs with one touch of a button. You are at the controls to target all the regions most important to you! Get the massage chair recliner that you have always wanted now..

Would you like to find out what those-in-the-know have to say about breast cancer? The information in the article below comes straight from well-informed experts with special knowledge to answer the question, “what does breast cancer look like?”

Breast cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer among women after skin cancer. Screening mammography has played an important role in the early detection and treatment of women with this form of cancer. Breast cancer also changes as it spreads, which may make it harder to diagnose if not caught in the breast first. What it means is that, as understanding of the disease gets better, more men may be diagnosed with breast cancer per year than currently are. Breast cancer refers to a virulent growth which has shaped from cells in a breast. It customarily starts in a cells of a lobules or a ducts.

Mammograms can be uncomfortable. But they don’t take very long. Mammograms offer a similar kind of sleight-of-hand trick (or sleight-of-breast, as the case may be) by actually generating the very disease they claim to find. If so many women hadn’t already been harmed by mammography, the whole thing would be quite hysterical.

So far, we’ve uncovered some interesting facts about breast cancer. You may decide that the following information is even more interesting.

Breast cancer is the second leading cause of cancer death in American women behind lung cancer. The lifetime risk of any particular woman getting breast cancer is about 1 in 8 although the lifetime risk of dying from breast cancer is much lower at 1 in 28. Breast cancer is the most common type of cancer in women worldwide. For whatever reason, the number of cases has increased in the last 30 years. Breast cancer is hormone-dependent. Temperature can alter hormone function.

Women with higher breast density are at increased risk of developing breast cancer. Breast density can be assessed by mammography. Women in their 40s are 60% more likely to experience false positives from mammograms, leading to unnecessary follow-up tests and anxiety. While these risks may seem relatively minor, early screening also increases the odds that a woman will be treated for cancer that never would have sickened her – and unnecessary cancer treatment is a much more serious proposition than a biopsy. Women who unfortunately have cancer before age 40 have been and would continue to receive mammograms due to other findings or history. The disease itself comes in so many forms that certainly there is not one perfect way to treat it or cure it.

Women are looking to increase their breast size in a natural way, and you do not have to insert those awful implants. Many doubt about creams, pills and other gadgets that are promoted to help you get bigger and firmer breasts. Women who are sufficiently dissatisfied to have breast surgery also tend to feel dissatisfied with other aspect of their lives, feelings that may include serious depression. Several studies agree that compared with women who live with the breasts they were born with, those who choose surgery are twice as likely to commit suicide. Women who suffer from breast cancer no longer have to feel disfigured and embarrassed about their chests. Reconstructive procedures are improving all the time and can do a lot get a more natural-looking figure back and put the trauma behind you.

Knowing enough to answer the question “what does breast cancer look like” helps to make solid, informed choices cuts down on the fear factor. If you apply what you’ve just learned about breast cancer, you should have nothing to worry about.

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If you have already heard of shiatsu then it is not so surprising. Shiatsu is a popular form of Japanese body work. The term actually means finger pressure so undergoing a massage that uses shiatsu as the system is called a finger pressure massage.

If you have never experienced this revitalizing kind of massage or if you simply want to know more about it, then here are some interesting points about shiatsu that makes it also one of the best natural methods of improving well-being

1. Traditional Chinese medicine is the basis.

Since most of us recognize traditional Chinese medicine as not only effective but also quite practical, it is one great fact to disclose that shiatsu is based on it. Just like acupuncture, this kind of massage follows the balancing of the body’s natural life or energy flow also known as the qi. According to Chinese traditional medicine, illnesses result from the imbalance of the qi so you need to restore this balance in order to be healed.

2. Just a little equipment, or none at all, is used.

If you are not a strong fan of medicinal or clinical contraptions then you can celebrate that a shiatsu massage session uses almost none. You simply have to either lie on a massage bed or on the floor. This kind of massage does not even make use of oil, unlike the other popular forms of physical therapy massage. The therapist only uses his or her hand specifically the fingers and the palm to put just the right amount of pressure on specific body parts.

3. It feels great.

If you have never had professional massage before, then you can totally feel relaxed and energized with each shiatsu massage session. The therapist uses both hands and all fingers on putting rhythmic pressure continuously on specific body points. If you ever feel tender pints, then it can be classified as “good pain” that actually alleviates stress and tension in certain body parts.

4. There are many physical benefits.

As part of the traditional healing and therapeutic system, shiatsu massage therapy can lead you to a lot of health and well-being benefits. Here are some of the most common benefits you get with each session:

a. Relaxes and relieves tension

If you feel stressed and full of physical tension, then the finger pressure used in this kind of massage can relieve you. After a shiatsu massage, you can feel a bit tender but a few hours later, you will notice your body more in sync and lighter.

b. Relieves you from back, neck and shoulder pain.

Since the massage is focused on certain pressure points of the body, you do not only get relieved from tension but you can also feel pain leave you. If you have heavy and painful neck, shoulders and back, then you can ask a massage therapist to put extra attention on those body parts.

c. Frees you from poor digestion and constipation.

By putting the right amount of pressure on various body points, your entire digestive system is helped. This can be quite helpful with digestion and the release of bowels. Needless to say, shiatsu is a popular and relaxing form of detoxification as it helps flush the toxins from the body.

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