What is Shiatsu?

The Japanese word Shiatsu (指圧) is composed of two words: "shi" meaning finger, and "atsu" meaning pressure. This therapy uses pressure applied with thumbs, fingers and palms to the same energy meridians as traditional Chinese acupressure, with the additional incorporation of stretching. It also adds components such as rolling, brushing, vibrating, grasping and in one particular technique developed by Suzuki Yamamoto, pressure is applied with the feet on the person's back, legs and feet.

A special set up is required for the "foot" shiatsu, so if this is what you want please be sure an let me know in advance!

Gallstones

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A buildup of particles such as bits of hardened cholesterol are called gallstones, and can cause such a blockage. Shiatsu can help.
Estimated reading time: 2 minute(s) (472 words)

There are conditions found in the area of the gall bladder causing a blockage of the common bile duct or of the cystic duct (which feeds from the gall bladder into the common bile duct). A buildup of particles such as bits of hardened cholesterol are called gallstones, and can cause such a blockage. There are several conditions that may be at play here. There may be gallstones in the gall bladder. This manifests at times like indigestion and can be treated. One that is common in certain areas of the world is biliary ascariasis or pinworm infestation of the biliary tract. This is treated as suggested below, in addition to standard medical treatments. The one that gets the most attention is inflammation of the gall bladder itself. If infection has taken hold there, medical procedures and physicians need to be consulted. Treatment with shiatsu is still advised.

Pregnancy

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Shiatsu can help relieve some of the discomfort of pregnancy and even aid the mother in preparing to give birth.
Estimated reading time: 5 minute(s) (1009 words)

In order for a woman to deliver a baby at birth comfortably as possible it is imperative to understand prenatal care. For we are addressing both the baby and the mother through this process. Relaxed and as stress free as possible the mother and baby will have it easier with each other and with their own all over health.