Arthritis Forum/Message Boards : Alternative Therapy http://www.arthritisinsight.com/forum/ This is an XML content feed of; Arthritis Forum/Message Boards : Alternative Therapy : Last 10 Posts Copyright (c) 2006-2008 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Sat, 18 May 2013 18:52:58 +0000 Wed, 27 Feb 2013 00:40:33 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 9.08 30 www.arthritisinsight.com/forum/RSS_topic_feed.asp?FID=22 Arthritis Forum/Message Boards http://www.arthritisinsight.com/forum/forum_images/web_wiz_forums.png http://www.arthritisinsight.com/forum/ Alternative Therapy : Home remedy with garlic http://www.arthritisinsight.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=29559&PID=298731#298731 Author: savitha
Subject: Home remedy with garlic
Posted: 27 February 2013 at 12:40am

Garlic has anti-inflammatory properties. It is effectively used in arthritis, migraine and other inflammatory conditions.

Ayurveda  Acharya Sushruta has appreciated the uses of this herb in skin disorders. It also improves memory, modulates voice, enhances complexion, improves eye sight, strengthens bones and joints,reduces joint pain, improves digestion and regularizes bowel movement. It is very useful in cardiac diseases too

A clove or two of Garlic, pounded with honey and taken two or three nights successively, is effective rheumatism.

]]> Wed, 27 Feb 2013 00:40:33 +0000 http://www.arthritisinsight.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=29559&PID=298731#298731 Alternative Therapy : Manifold Wonders of Massage Therapy http://www.arthritisinsight.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=29546&PID=298693#298693 Author: savitha
Subject: Manifold Wonders of Massage Therapy
Posted: 07 January 2013 at 3:37am

Massage has been used as a remedial measure from centuries. Massaging causes various physiological effects which comfort the body. Manually kneading or manipulating the soft tissues to relieve pain, discomfort, stress and to promote health and wellness is called as ‘massage’. The techniques of massage to promote health and wellness are called “Massage Therapyâ€.  The American Massage Therapy Association (AMTA) defines Massage therapy as “a profession in which the practitioner applies manual techniques, and may apply adjunctive therapies, with the intention of positively affecting the health and well-being of the client."

Massage therapy (abhyanga)  is recommended in ayurveda in the course of treating several diseases. It plays a great role in body detoxification process (Panchakarma) before starting the core treatment.

Usually, ayurvedic herbal oils or aromatic oils are used during massage. The oils are selected according to the condition and objective of massage.

Types of Body massage

Different kinds of body massage are adopted after analyzing the cause and location of discomfort. The following are the various kinds of body massage .

•Face and Head Massage,  
•Arms and Hand Massage,  
•Legs and Feet Massage,  
•Back Massage,  
•Neck and Shoulder Massage,  
•Chest Massage,  
•Abdomen Massage,  
•Massage for babies and children
•Massage during pregnancy.

Techniques of massage:

A massage therapist uses ‘Strokes’ and ‘Pressure’ while massaging.  Effleurage, Petrisage, Percussion, Friction and Vibration are 5 different strokes used while massaging.

Effleurage strokes are long, gliding and soothing .These strokes are made with flat surface of hands. Effleurage strokes increase the circulation and depth of relaxation.

Petrissage strokes resemble kneading. These strokes are recommended to massage children and elderly people. Skin and muscle surface are rolled or squeezed, gently and firmly by grasping them between thumb and fingers.

Percussion is done using both hands. In this stroke both hands move rapidly and alternatively stimulating the muscles. Percussion can be done with finger tips (tapping), chopping movement of stretched fingers (hacking), cupped hands (cupping), flat opened palms (slapping), and using both fists (pounding).

Friction:  These strokes are used to treat joints and surrounding areas. Friction breaks adhesions, remove wastes and clean up congestion. Long, slow, firm strokes or circular movements of hand are used to move superficial tissues over the deep underlying tissues.

Vibrations : These strokes stimulate nerves. Hands or fingers are moved back and forth rapidly on soft tissues to shake them. Vibrations are used on buttocks, thighs, upper back etc.
 
Mild, moderate or heavy Pressure is applied during massage, depending upon the part to be massaged and the aim of massage.

The texts of ayurveda illustrate different types of massages for different conditions. They are

Udvarthana : Massaging body in opposite direction (According to ayurvedic texts,starting the massage from the head and proceeding downwards is considered conventional.Hence,massages that proceed from palm to shoulder or Feet to thighs or hips to neck are opposite in direction.) These massages are performed by exerting little pressure using dry herbs. This kind of massage exfoliates skin, enhances its glow and gives healthy look. It also helps to reduce bad odor which is caused due to sweat.

Mardana : Massaging the whole body exerting more pressure is called Mardana. This is usually done for persons who indulge in enhanced physical work e.g. athletes, sports persons, Wrestlers etc. 

Paadaghata : Padaaghata means massaging using the feet, Trampling the body with required pressure is called padaghata.


Benefits of massage Therapy:

1.Massage increases the circulation in tissues, releases muscle spasms and stimulates the nervous system or sedates it. Increased circulation pumps more oxygen and nutrients to tissues.

2.It shortens the recovery period of illness or injury.

3.A good massage helps the release of endorphins (natural pain killers in body) and also stimulates lymphatic system, boosting body immunity.

4.It helps relieve muscle tension, stiffness, pain and reduces swelling. Healing process becomes faster and excess formation of scar tissue is reduced.

5.It increases athletic performance and provides greater joint flexibility.

6.Massage helps reduce discomforts caused due to stress related conditions like migraine, tension headaches, body pain, tiredness, anxiety, depression, insomnia (sleeplessness)  etc .It helps lower the levels of stress hormones like cortisol .

7.It improves the ability to handle stressful situations calmly and efficiently. Massage also enhances thinking and creative abilities.

8.Massage therapy promotes the feeling of wellbeing.

According to ayurveda massaging body daily with ayurvedic herbal oil has innumerable benefits. This process is called as “Abhyanga". In great ayurvedic classic  Ashtanga Hridaya  the benefits of herbal oil massage has been documented as follows.     
 
" Abhyanga aachare nityam sa jara- shrama – vataha | Drushtihi prasada pushtyaahu swapna sutwak daadarya krit ||† 

•Aging symptoms appear very late in life.
  
•Balances Vata and reduces vata related problems

•Skin becomes fresh, soft, glowing and healthy.
 
•Skin becomes resistant to diseases.
  
•Sharp eyesight and attractive eyes.  

•Body becomes stronger and well nourished.  

•The body and mind gets relaxed.  

•Undisturbed sleep.

•Increases Libido.

•Rejuvenates the body.

Acharya Charaka indicates foot massage (Padabhyanga) to get rid of cracked feet, dry skin on foot, to relieve tiredness and foot pain. The flexibility of foot increases.

Precautions and prohibitions

According to ayurvedic texts the massage should not be done for those who suffer from fever, diarrhea, vomiting and indigestion and in pregnancy.Usually therapists do not massage a person if the latter has, fever, skin eruptions, large bruises, inflamed joints, sensitive veins, varicose, tumors, a period, indigestion, nut allergy, appendix:2yr/6m, dislocated shoulder(s), vertebral problems. The person should not wear contact lenses or consume alcohol or over-eat during or shortly before a massage.One more precaution to be taken before going for a massage is to check whether the massage therapist is qualified or not. An unqualified massage therapist may cause more harm than relief.


 ]]> Mon, 07 Jan 2013 03:37:53 +0000 http://www.arthritisinsight.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=29546&PID=298693#298693 Alternative Therapy : Why does quackery 'work' for some people? http://www.arthritisinsight.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=28472&PID=294946#294946 Author: Lynn49
Subject: Why does quackery 'work' for some people?
Posted: 05 May 2011 at 7:12am

Introduction

Medical quackery has been around as long as medicine has existed. It was not until early in the twentieth century that there much difference between the practices of mainstream medicine and quacks. Snake oil salesmen used to sell "cures" from the back of a horse-drawn wagon; today they use the Internet and sophisticated marketing ploys. However, the psychology and operating method of using people's fears and unrealistic expectations to make a buck selling worthless medical treatments or devices has not changed.

Medical quackery can threaten both your health and pocketbook. Learn how to spot it!

http://your-doctor.com/patient_info/alternative_remedies/various_therapy/quackery.html ]]> Thu, 05 May 2011 07:12:03 +0000 http://www.arthritisinsight.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=28472&PID=294946#294946 Alternative Therapy : how traditional medicine kills for profit http://www.arthritisinsight.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=28638&PID=294945#294945 Author: Lynn49
Subject: how traditional medicine kills for profit
Posted: 05 May 2011 at 7:08am

bump]]> Thu, 05 May 2011 07:08:09 +0000 http://www.arthritisinsight.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=28638&PID=294945#294945 Alternative Therapy : how traditional medicine kills for profit http://www.arthritisinsight.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=28638&PID=293559#293559 Author: Lynn49
Subject: how traditional medicine kills for profit
Posted: 23 April 2011 at 6:39am

Really.........................

 

Cancer Rates in the US Continue to Drop, ACS Reports

http://singularityhub.com/2010/07/29/cancer-rates-in-the-us-continue-to-drop-acs-reports/ ]]> Sat, 23 Apr 2011 06:39:12 +0000 http://www.arthritisinsight.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=28638&PID=293559#293559 Alternative Therapy : how traditional medicine kills for profit http://www.arthritisinsight.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=28638&PID=293558#293558 Author: ronbn56
Subject: how traditional medicine kills for profit
Posted: 23 April 2011 at 6:34am

http://articles.mercola.com/sites/articles/archive/2011/04/23/dr-nicholas-gonzalez-on-alternative-cancer-treatments.aspx]]> Sat, 23 Apr 2011 06:34:18 +0000 http://www.arthritisinsight.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=28638&PID=293558#293558 Alternative Therapy : WHO ARE THE REAL QUACKS http://www.arthritisinsight.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=28607&PID=293473#293473 Author: Lynn49
Subject: WHO ARE THE REAL QUACKS
Posted: 22 April 2011 at 10:14am

http://jaycueaitch.wordpress.com/2010/04/12/ten-misconceptions-from-natural-news/]]> Fri, 22 Apr 2011 10:14:32 +0000 http://www.arthritisinsight.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=28607&PID=293473#293473 Alternative Therapy : WHO ARE THE REAL QUACKS http://www.arthritisinsight.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=28607&PID=293472#293472 Author: ronbn56
Subject: WHO ARE THE REAL QUACKS
Posted: 22 April 2011 at 10:10am

let there be no doubt who lynn works for and what her intentions are.]]> Fri, 22 Apr 2011 10:10:42 +0000 http://www.arthritisinsight.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=28607&PID=293472#293472 Alternative Therapy : WHO ARE THE REAL QUACKS http://www.arthritisinsight.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=28607&PID=293405#293405 Author: Lynn49
Subject: WHO ARE THE REAL QUACKS
Posted: 21 April 2011 at 4:11pm

Introduction

Medical quackery has been around as long as medicine has existed. It was not until early in the twentieth century that there much difference between the practices of mainstream medicine and quacks. Snake oil salesmen used to sell "cures" from the back of a horse-drawn wagon; today they use the Internet and sophisticated marketing ploys. However, the psychology and operating method of using people's fears and unrealistic expectations to make a buck selling worthless medical treatments or devices has not changed.

Medical quackery can threaten both your health and pocketbook. Learn how to spot it!

http://your-doctor.com/patient_info/alternative_remedies/various_therapy/quackery.html ]]> Thu, 21 Apr 2011 16:11:50 +0000 http://www.arthritisinsight.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=28607&PID=293405#293405 Alternative Therapy : WHO ARE THE REAL QUACKS http://www.arthritisinsight.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=28607&PID=293403#293403 Author: ronbn56
Subject: WHO ARE THE REAL QUACKS
Posted: 21 April 2011 at 3:47pm

Originally posted by Lynn49

I think this says it all...
 
I THINK THE HEALTH OF THIS NATION SPEAKS VOLUMES ABOUT THE DIRECTION WE ARE HEADED. HEART DISEASE IS STILL GROWING CANCER IS STILL DEADLY AND GROWING, DIABETES IS EPIDEMIC AND ARTHRITIS IS TREATED LIKE A GOLD MINE BY THE DRUG COMPANIES AND THATS WHY LYNN IS HERE.
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