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"There are several types of massage, from a light invigorating massage to a deep muscle massage that works out sore and injured muscles. I always take the time to see a massage therapist first before a chiropractic treatment. I believe these two therapies work extremely well together. Find a doctor of chiropractic and a massage therapist you can talk to and feel comfortable with. You will be amazed what they can do for you. I find it much better to use these two therapies together rather than using prescription or over-the-counter drugs." - Gregory, A. Gore, Defeat Cancer (Get the book.)

"Using 40 preterm babies, she randomly assigned half to an experimental massage group and half to a control group. The massage group was to receive 15 minutes of massage three times each day for 10 days. The results were astounding. Despite taking in the same number of calories, the massaged babies gained 47% more weight than did the non-massaged controls.51 The power of a less stressful environment (touch reduces stress for adults as well) changes us chemically. But, note again, it is the environment that changes the body's chemistry. Again, direction is everything in this debate." - Dr. Timothy Scott, America Fooled: The Truth About Antidepressants, Antipsychotics and How We've Been Deceived (Get the book.)

"There are several types of massage, from a light invigorating massage to a deep muscle massage that works out sore and injured muscles. I always take the time to see a massage therapist first before a chiropractic treatment. I believe these two therapies work extremely well together. Find a doctor of chiropractic and a massage therapist you can talk to and feel comfortable with. You will be amazed what they can do for you. I find it much better to use these two therapies together rather than using prescription or over-the-counter drugs." - Gregory, A. Gore, Defeat Cancer (Get the book.)

"When people find out that my husband is a premier massage therapist, they always exclaim, "How lucky you are! You must get massages every day!" I reply that I feel no need for massages. Thanks to a raw diet and yoga, all my muscles feel great. Before going raw, I thought I was "regular" because I eliminated once a day. I now realize I was, like most people, chronically constipated. 1 now go to the bathroom two or three times a day, effortlessly and quickly. My addictive personality is growing dimmer and dimmer. When 1 stick to a 100% raw diet, my weight is effortlessly stabilized." - Susan E. Schenck, The Live Food Factor: The Comprehensive Guide to the Ultimate Diet for Body, Mind, Spirit & Planet (Get the book.)

"The chiropractor worked with a massage therapist who gave very deep massages. This man massaged the heck out of my back and all the muscles contributing to the whiplash. I yelled. I screamed. I cried. I prayed. The massage therapist taught me how to give myself a deep massage by rolling on tennis balls. OWWW! I did these deep massages on myself every day. I took a Rambo-like attitude and did not stop until all traces of the whiplash were gone. I did alternating hot and cold showers on my neck and back to increase circulation there." - Cynthia A. Foster, M.D., Stop the Medicine! A Medical Doctor's Miraculous Recovery with Natural Healing (Get the book.)

"The massage group was to receive 15 minutes of massage three times each day for 10 days. The results were astounding. Despite taking in the same number of calories, the massaged babies gained 47% more weight than did the non-massaged controls.51 The power of a less stressful environment (touch reduces stress for adults as well) changes us chemically. But, note again, it is the environment that changes the body's chemistry. Again, direction is everything in this debate." - Dr. Timothy Scott, America Fooled: The Truth About Antidepressants, Antipsychotics and How We've Been Deceived (Get the book.) "Dozens of studies have found that receiving massage impacts the neurological development, endocrine system, enzymatic function and even weight gain of premies.50 Tiffany Field, director of the Touch Research Institute at the University of Miami School of Medicine, has for many years been the leader in this field. I have been sharing one of her studies for 20 years. Using 40 preterm babies, she randomly assigned half to an experimental massage group and half to a control group. The massage group was to receive 15 minutes of massage three times each day for 10 days. The results were astounding." - Dr. Timothy Scott, America Fooled: The Truth About Antidepressants, Antipsychotics and How We've Been Deceived (Get the book.)

"Navigating a Map of the Body Flocco is quick to point out that though reflexologists respect what massage therapists do, reflexology is completely different from conventional massage. "The theory of reflexology is based on a kind of 'map' of the human body," he says. "Imagine dividing the body into ten wide vertical strips—one for the thumb and big toe, all the way over to one for the small toe and small fingers. Then imagine a similar division into horizontal zones." - Jonny Bowden, Ph.D., C.N.S., The Most Effective Natural Cures on Earth: The Surprising, Unbiased Truth about What Treatments Work and Why (Get the book.)

"Massage is one of the best ways to release stress, flush out toxins and clear your mind. If you have ever had a good massage, you already know what I am talking about. WTiether you are a man or woman, get a manicure or a pedicure on a regular basis. Most men scoff at getting these services until they try it. There is nothing like spending an afternoon at a quality day spa where you can get a massage, facial, manicure and pedicure. My favorite thing to do is to visit a day spa that also features fitness facilities." - Craig Pepin-Donat, The Big Fat Health and Fitness Lie (Get the book.)

"Get into a bathtub and massage yourself. Better yet, get someone else to massage you. Pay attention to each part of your body as it gets touched. These are the physical acts you can do to start the reunion process, but remember, it is a psychological journey that has to happen, and it's a return to the natural state of being, so your own body will get you there if you give it a chance." - Roger Gould, Shrink Yourself: Break Free from Emotional Eating Forever (Get the book.)

"Learn massage and use it on your partner or friends. And then exchange. Or get a massage as often as you can. • ?Tense and relax. By slowly tensing and relaxing your whole body (all at once or moving progressively from one muscle group to the next—face, neck and shoulders, arms, legs) and then relaxing your whole body (or each muscle group progressively), you will shift the stress response and enter into deep relaxation. • * Use biofeedback." - Mark Hyman MD, The UltraMind Solution: Fix Your Broken Brain by Healing Your Body First (Get the book.)

"Scoop some scrub onto your hand and massage gently over entire body. Rinse well with warm water. Store remainder in a glass jar. Keep in a cool, dry place and use within two weeks. Lavender Salt Glow 2 cups fine sea salt 4 cups almond oil 30 drops lavender essential oil Place all ingredients in a wide-mouth jar. Mix together. To use, wet entire body and massage onto skin. Rinse well and towel off to dry. If it's too overwhelming to replace all your bathroom goods at once, aim to replace one or two products a week with natural ones." - Brenda Watson and Leonard Smith, The Detox Strategy: Vibrant Health in 5 Easy Steps (Get the book.)

"After that, you say, "What the heck; I'm going to have a massage'.' The resort has a spa, and you get a professional massage on a private terrace overlooking the water. Your body hasn't felt this good in a long, long time. After that, you wander back out on the beach for a stroll. You realize this vacation is even more lavish and refreshing than you thought it would be. This is one of the best vacations in your life. You say to yourself, "Boy, booking this vacation is the smartest thing I've done in years" Now, open your eyes and notice how your body and mind feel." - Rick Levy and Lou Aronica, Miraculous Health: How to Heal Your Body by Unleashing the Hidden Power of Your Mind (Get the book.)

"A student's client came to her for a massage and in the course of the massage he mentioned suffering from chest pains. Jill placed her hand on his heart and immediately the spirit of Hawthorn appeared in her energy field. She knew that his heart had been displaced. Previously, Hawthorn had shown Jill how to place her hands in order to bring the heart back to its rightful place. She put one hand on his heart and one on his head. In her inner vision she could see the heart sitting to the left. In place of the heart was a litany of "shoulds" that had to do with his work, finances, and home life." - Pam Montgomery, Plant Spirit Healing: A Guide to Working with Plant Consciousness (Get the book.)

"The manipulation of the spine and various forms of massage have been demonstrated with fair consistency in some well-designed studies to have benefit in some conditions. Perhaps understandably, these approaches are most effective when dealing with musculoskeletal problems. At the very least, chiropractic treatments and massage can contribute to cognitive health by reducing anxiety and lowering stress. As you will see later, stress increases levels of certain hormones that may adversely affect the neuronal functioning of the hippocampus and other parts of the brain central to memory." - Peter J. Whitehouse and Daniel George, The Myth of Alzheimer's: What You Aren't Being Told About Today's Most Dreaded Diagnosis (Get the book.)

"Massage Massage helps people relax physically and mentally, and as a result masseurs report that people often fall asleep on the massage table. Of course, to be most effective the massage would have to be given right at bedtime, in your own bed. Like biofeedback and acupuncture, this is impractical for most people, unless you live with someone who is proficient at massage. Herbs and Home Remedies People regularly ask me about herbal treatments for insomnia, or home remedies, and want to know if they work or if there have been scientific studies of their efficacy." - William C. Dement, Christopher Vaughan, The Promise of Sleep: A Pioneer in Sleep Medicine Explores the Vital Connection Between Health, Happiness, and a Good Night's Sleep (Get the book.)

"Swedish or lymphatic massage can be helpful, but remind your massage therapist that you are undergoing a detoxification regimen and ask him to do a thorough but light massage so as not to release too many toxins from the connective tissue. You can have a light massage daily if you wish, but be sure to drink at least a quart of water immediately afterward to facilitate the cleansing of acids released from your tissues as a result of the massage. Skin brushing is also helpful. Use a dry luffa or vegetable-bristle brush and lightly stimulate the skin over all of your body until it seems to glow." - J. E. Williams, O.M.D., Viral Immunity (Get the book.)

"In 1997 an estimated four out of every ten adults included some form of alternative therapy, such as herbal medicine, massage, and vitamins, in their med- 5 ical or health care. Other startling revelations have shown that consumers make more visits to alternative medicine practitioners like chiropractors, naturopaths, and massage therapists, than they do to their primary-care physicians. What is driving even our most conservative patients to look at other forms of therapies?" - Stephen T. Sinatra, M.D., The Sinatra Solution Metabolic Cardiology (Get the book.)

"For hair loss or dandruff, massage the scalp with oil of basil. An hour later, wash your hair with cold water. Two to three crushed basil leaves mixed with water and rock salt may soothe indigestion. You may drink it hot or cold. A spoonful of a mixture of the juice of basil leaves and honey may help soothe a hoarse voice. At the very least you'll enjoy a delicious beverage. Basil juice may also relieve itching. massage the juice onto the trouble area. Basil also makes an excellent bug repellent! Throw Me a Lifesaver!" - David W. Grotto, RD, LDN, 101 Foods That Could Save Your Life! (Get the book.)

"Swedish or lymphatic massage can be helpful, but remind your massage therapist that you are undergoing a detoxification regimen and ask him to do a thorough but light massage so as not to release too many toxins from the connective tissue. You can have a light massage daily if you wish, but be sure to drink at least a quart of water immediately afterward to facilitate the cleansing of acids released from your tissues as a result of the massage. Skin brushing is also helpful. Use a dry luffa or vegetable-bristle brush and lightly stimulate the skin over all of your body until it seems to glow." - J. E. Williams, Viral Immunity: A 10-Step Plan to Enhance Your Immunity against Viral Disease Using Natural Medicines (Get the book.)

"MASSAGE AND CHIROPRACTIC CARE Another preventive measure proven to be effective with asthmatics is massage. Research has indicated that weekly upper-body massage may help asthmatics find relief from symptoms such as chest tightness, wheezing, and fatigue. In one study asthmatics who received weekly fifteen minute upper-body massages reported drops in chest tightness, wheezing, physical pain, and fatigue. Even with the best results, massage does not prevent asthmatics from having to take medication. The results, however, have led people to realize that stress plays a major role in asthma." - Ellen W. Cutler, Winning the War Against Asthma and Allergies (Get the book.)

"Press the fingertips of both hands into this area and massage firmly in a counter-clockwise direction for about ten seconds. You may have to repeat this procedure a few times. To achieve better results, also massage the area between the ileocecal valve and the navel. As the valve is opened, you should begin to experience relief fairly quickly. Remember to drink plenty of pure water because digested food and wastes may have become dry and compacted. Sometimes the ileocecal valve can be locked in the open position causing food and wastes to move through too quickly, resulting in diarrhea." - Ron Garner, Conscious Health: A Complete Guide to Wellness Through Natural Means (Get the book.)

"Navigating a Map of the Body Flocco is quick to point out that though reflexologists respect what massage therapists do, reflexology is completely different from conventional massage. "The theory of reflexology is based on a kind of 'map' of the human body," he says. "Imagine dividing the body into ten wide vertical strips—one for the thumb and big toe, all the way over to one for the small toe and small fingers. Then imagine a similar division into horizontal zones." - Jonny Bowden, Ph.D., C.N.S., The Most Effective Natural Cures on Earth: The Surprising, Unbiased Truth about What Treatments Work and Why (Get the book.) "This is an interesting study because of an inherent dilemma—how do you do a "placebo" test of something that looks like massage? Unlike a drug test, where you can give an empty sugar pill as a placebo to compare the results with the real drug, a placebo for a touching treatment would still have to involve, well, touching. In this case, the placebo group actually got massages—like treatment, but it was uneven, tactile stimulation to areas of the ears, hands, and feet that would not be considered good "reflex points" or appropriate targets for real reflexology treatment for PMS." - Jonny Bowden, Ph.D., C.N.S., The Most Effective Natural Cures on Earth: The Surprising, Unbiased Truth about What Treatments Work and Why (Get the book.)

"They are acupressure, the Alexander technique, ap-pHed kinesiology, Aston-patterning, the Berry method, chiro- practic, craniosacral therapy, Esalen massage, the Feldenkrais method, Hellerwork, hydrotherapy, myotherapy, oriental massage, physiatry, physical therapy, polarity therapy, reflexology, Reichian therapy, Rolfmg, sports massage, Swedish massage, therapeutic touch, and the Trager approach. I will not discuss the relative merits of these methods other than to say that all of them deserve to be recognized as legitimate disciplines in the full spectrum of the healing arts." - Robert Ivker, Sinus Survival: The Holistic Medical Treatment for Allergies, Asthma, Bronchitis, Colds, and Sinusitis (rev., 3rd ed.) (Get the book.)

"When you come out of it, you will enjoy a relaxed languid feeling, much as you would after a nice massage. You might feel a little spacey, and your reflexes will be a little slower. You'll want to enjoy this as much as possible, so avoid beginning a session if you need to run out of the house immediately afterward. Also, be sure not to drink alcohol or coffee immediately before your session. Now turn off the phone and situate yourself in a room free of disturbances and interruptions. Dim the lights and turn off background music, such as television or anything of this sort." - Rick Levy and Lou Aronica, Miraculous Health: How to Heal Your Body by Unleashing the Hidden Power of Your Mind (Get the book.)

"Place two tennis halls at the top of your shoulder blades, side by side, in the area where you would love to have a massage. Slowly lower your head and shoulders. Place a pillow behind your head if your neck is uncomfortable. Lift your arms to the ceiling, then move them slowly toward your knees and then toward the wall behind you. Repeat this 10 times. To get even better results, pause on the tender areas for at least 10 seconds. Option (not shown): Open your arms toward the sides of the room into a "T"position, then return them over your chest. Repeat 10 times." - Frank Lipman, Mollie Doyle, Spent: Revive: Stop Feeling Spent and Feel Great Again (Get the book.)

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