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TuiNa and Reflexology
Tui Na is a form of traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) that involves various manual techniques, including massage, acupressure, and manipulation of the body's soft tissues to promote healing and balance in the body. Its primary functions and benefits include:
- Pain Relief: Tuina can effectively alleviate pain and discomfort in various parts of the body, such as back pain, neck pain, and joint pain. It helps by stimulating the body's natural pain-relief mechanisms and improving blood circulation to affected areas.
- Stress Reduction: Like other forms of massage, Tuina can reduce stress and promote relaxation. It helps to release tension in the muscles and promotes a sense of well-being.
- Improved Blood Circulation: The techniques used in Tuina promote the flow of blood and energy (qi) throughout the body. This can help with conditions related to poor circulation.
- Balancing Energy (Qi): In TCM, it is believed that imbalances in the flow of qi can lead to various health issues. Tuina is used to restore the balance of qi, which can lead to improved health and well-being.
- Injury Rehabilitation: Tuina is often used as part of a rehabilitation program for injuries. It helps in speeding up the healing process and improving range of motion in injured areas.
- Digestive Health: Certain Tuina techniques can be used to address digestive problems. By manipulating the abdomen, it is believed to help with issues like indigestion and constipation.
- Enhancing the Immune System: Some proponents of Tuina suggest that it can enhance the body's immune system by promoting better overall health and well-being.
- Stimulating the Nervous System: Tuina can have a calming effect on the nervous system, which can be beneficial for conditions related to the nervous system, such as anxiety and insomnia.
Reflexology is the special massage on feet. It treats illness through stimulating the acupoints on the feet. These acupoints are a little different from others in the body and do not belong to any meridian. They are thought to reflex different parts of the whole body.
The other method used is ear pressure. The theory is similar to reflexology. Massage, needles and special herb seeds or magnetic balls all can be applied for the ears.
It is believed that some other parts of body reflexing different parts of the whole body too. Such as head, hands, abdomen, lower leg etc.