Shiatsu actually evolved from the roots of acupuncture which targets certain trigger points throughout the body. These triggers points are thought to regulate the flow of energy in the body. Blockages can occur which hinders the flow of energy. Shiatsu applies pressure with different motions and firmness to help manipulate the energy flow. Shiatsu is a strict tradition, which found its way into mechanical versions with the rising Japanese manufacturing prowess. Now you can find shiatsu massage therapy in a massage chair with finesse of a Japanese master. A shiatsu massage induces deep...
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Fitness in your 40s and beyond is not impossible. What you are really fighting is a slowing metabolism. As we age our metabolism begins to slow down. This is especially true for women where their metabolic rate tends to start declining in their 30s. Focus in on 3 main areas to get fit when your over 40. The trilogy of fitness is diet, no surprise there! Exercise–I don’t know why that never goes away, but wait there is hope with massage chair therapy. With the slowing down of the metabolic rate, there are feelings of less energy. A woman is fighting a battle. It does not...
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Many people don’t realize the absolute variety of treatments contained in a typical massage chair. Massage chairs use advanced technology to provide full body massage capabilities. Add advanced sensor technology combined with sophisticated software equals massage therapy bliss. Here are some of the best massage treatments in massage chairs today. The classic Japanese massage technique is known as shiatsu. Shiatsu uses a combination of acupressure, stimulation of acupoints and other massage movements to provide invigoration and stress relief. This helps to relax the body while...
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One of the oldest forms of Chinese medicine is acupuncture. The Chinese discovered that the body responded to healing itself when certain trigger points were activated. One branch of this is the use of acupressure in place of needles. Acupressure uses gentle pressure to stimulate the energy flow throughout the body. The most advanced massage chairs have now incorporated many new technologies based on these ancient forms of Chinese medicine. 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...
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