Fascia is a complex network or web of protein collagenous fibres, elastic fibres and Fibroblasts and is the main structural organ of the body. It is also known as the connective tissue. There are different types of fascia that have different textures and compositions. Fascia is sometimes more soft and elastic and sometimes more dense and leathery and sometimes …
Research on why is it lucrative to implement regular massages at the office?
The Effects of Stress Research reveals that the major cause of most type of illnesses is stress related. When we are stressed, we breathe shallow and our bodies build up Co2 and thus acidity. An acidic body is much more prone to illness. The body also releases the stress hormone Adrenalin. Adrenalin is the fight and flight hormone, which …
My Journey with Cranio Sacral Therapy
My Journey with Cranio Sacral Therapy In the two years where I studied Cranio Sacral Therapy have been a rollercoaster of processing with little time of proper integration. Having committed to studying Cranio Sacral therapy has been more challenging and more difficult to deal with, than I would have ever anticipated. And it was a long process that never seemed …
Scientific evidence of the effects of Massage
The scientific effects of Massage We all know how good we feel after we’ve had a great massage. Over the years it was claimed that the beneficial effect of massage was due to the fact that massage drained the tissue of waste products such as lactic acid and cellular waste and brought about an increase of blood and oxygen supply …
Allergies, a different view to the nature of disease
Most of us never link our symptoms and illnesses to possible allergic reactions. It has never really been open to speculation. An immune response is the body’s natural way of letting you know that something is wrong. We often ignore these symptoms because they are uncomfortable or we don’t know what to do about it. The symptoms may range from …
What is Reflexology?
What Is Reflexology Reflexology is a safe form of treatment that has been practiced for centuries, throughout the world ever since humans first set foot on earth. The therapeutic effect of walking over the uneven surfaces of the earth’s terrain is Reflexology at its most basic. The stones, the rocks, the soil and roots massaged our feet without us really …
PREGNANCY AND BIRTHING
PREGNANCY AND BIRTHING There is so much fear and confusion around childbirth and the ability for a woman to have a natural labour, that its important to understand a little bit more about the process, why women are so afraid, and educate ourselves around this delicate topic. There are over 5000 different species of mammals on the planet, …