Developed by a Swedish doctor in the 1700's.this massage therapy is considered to be the first organized and systematic method of massage therapy.
Swedish massage is a collection of techniques designed to relax muscles by applying pressure to them against deeper muscles and bones, and rubbing in the same direction as the flow of blood returning to the heart.
The lymph system, and veins returning blood to the heart both rely on muscle action, instead of heart pressure. Vegetable oil, mineral oil, or baby powder reduces friction during the Swedish massage. Swedish massage can relax muscles, increase circulation, and remove metabolic waste products. This helps the recipient obtain a feeling of connectedness, and a promote a better awareness of their body and the way it is used and positioned.
Swedish massage utilizes: long strokes, kneading, friction, tapping, and shaking motions. It is effective for most ailments because massaging the skin - the body's largest organ - sets up a chain reaction in all the layers and systems of the body. And ligaments and tendons are kept supple and pliable.
A regular program of Swedish Massage is recommended for stress management.
A therapy which uses all of the plant to promote deep and lasting health improvements in a manner that is safe, gentle and effective, whilst co-operating with the body's own innate healing capacities instead of against them.
It is the oldest and still the most commonly used type of medicine across the world, with many of the earliest surviving records of this treatment being essentially lists of herbs and their medicinal uses. Hippocrates, Dioscorides, Avicenna and Galen were all Phytotherapists.
The development of antibiotics, corticosteroids, and improved surgical techniques after the 1930's, introduced a new age of modern scientific medicine. Because of this, the use of Phytotherapy significantly declined. Nonetheless, 25% of drugs listed within the current British National Formulary, are derived from plants.
Recently, Phytotherapy is regarded as a safe, natural, and effective treatment for common chronic disorders. This re-awareness of Phytotherapy is bolstered by a rise in the demand for over-the-counter remedies, and qualified Phytotherapists.
Phytotherapy is returning to where it belongs, as a significant contributor to healthier living.
Aromatherapy makes use of essential oils extracted from aromatic plants. these oils can enhance health, and beauty, and can also influence the mind and emotions.
Massage is the most effective method of deploying essential oils, combining their aromatic properties with the therapeutic power of touch. Usually the oil is diluted to about 3% - less for infants - of its strength, with an odourless carrier oil such as grape seed, sweet almond, or peach kernel. Essential oils can also be deployed by way of a bath, compresses, vaporizers, etc.