While working with outpatients at Dandenong Hospital with those suffering from severe anxiety disorders, I became aware of the amazing healing powers
of relaxation therapy.
Not exact matches
Her background in dance
therapy has given her a deep understanding and knowledge
of relaxation, visualization, and body balance methods that she uses in helping mothers to have a smooth and fear - free labor.
Sound Oasis Deluxe sleep
therapy machine allows you to create you very own sound environment conducive to sleep,
relaxation, tinnitus relief and improvement
of everyday life.
* balanced information to better grasp the risks and benefits
of medical interventions and pain management * comfort techniques such as breathing, position, water
therapy,
relaxation * up to date evidence based information.
Most have art and music
therapy, both
of which have been shown to provide
relaxation and coping mechanisms for mental illness and personality disorders.
Melissa's interest for massage
therapy piqued at an early age while being active in sports and how massage aided in the
relaxation of sore muscles.
It is packed full
of beautiful quotations and poems, meditation techniques,
relaxation exercises, ideas for partner - work, helpful yoga poses, and tips on nutrition, complementary
therapies and,
of course, natural pain relief.
oniochalasia (n.) buying or shopping as a method
of stress relief or
relaxation A little retail
therapy this weekend is a welcome respite to a particularly bad week.
The studies that Laird analyzed included a number
of different types
of psychological
therapies, including cognitive
therapies,
relaxation and hypnosis.
Medical psychologist Jack D. Edinger
of Duke University and his colleagues conducted a two - and - a-half-year study
of 75 adults suffering from sleep maintenance insomnia in order to assess the efficacy
of a form
of cognitive behavioral
therapy (CBT), as compared with
relaxation therapy and placebo
therapy.
After seven weeks
of hypnotic
relaxation therapy, a 69 - year - old man who had uncontrolled hot flashes following prostate cancer surgery showed a drastic decrease not only in hot flashes but also an impressive improvement in sleep quality, according to the study.
Now, a new study is raising hopes about the effects
of group
therapy and
relaxation techniques on the well - being and survival rates
of women with breast cancer.
Follow the white smoke trail
of copal (a sacred resin Mayans burnt to connect to the divine) and it'll take you down to
therapy pools, garden treatment cabins and a vintage Fifties - style dresser in the
relaxation area, created by Sebastian Sas, who co-owns Yäan as well as Be Tulum and Nomade, the new choice
of wanderlusters.
As mothers, we often have a lot
of stress, and since massage
therapy has many benefits, that's a match made in
relaxation heaven... Except for time and money.
Many patients with endometriosis explore dietary changes, take part in support groups to share and gain emotional support, and explore various forms
of relaxation and alternative
therapies, such as yoga, massage, reiki, acupuncture and meditation.
Massage
therapy has many benefits besides the obvious one
of relaxation.
During the
therapy, it is meant to create the aroma
of relaxation, hence cupping also helps reach emotional balance.
They can also produce feelings
of euphoria and
relaxation, and they can be highly addictive, warns addiction specialist Indra Cidambi, MD, medical director
of the Center for Network
Therapy in Middlesex, New Jersey.
Researchers have demonstrated that sleep is improved, and anxiety, depression and pain is significantly reduced in individuals who suffer from fibromyalgia with a combination
of music
therapy and other guided imagery based
relaxation techniques.
This study confirms that the art
of relaxation with guided imagery and receptive music
therapy is effective in the alternative symptomatic treatment
of fibromyalgia.
Infrared sauna
therapy, especially far infrared heating units, promote
relaxation by balancing the body's levels
of cortisol — an important hormone in the body that regulates stress.
Yoga
Therapy sessions utilize yoga philosophy and its practices, including conversation, gentle yoga postures, breath and
relaxation to help restore health and peace
of mind.»
In 1956 Dr. Arnold Kegel described physiological
therapy (later named the Kegel) in a landmark journal article entitled Early Genital
Relaxation — New Technique
of Diagnosis and Non-surgical Treatment.
It has been hypothesized that stress - reducing methods such as hypnosis, massage, and
relaxation therapies, could provide benefit to atopic dermatitis patients.29 Stress has been implicated in weakening the barrier function
of the skin in healthy individuals, and delaying skin healing in patients with atopic dermatitis.30 One study demonstrated 10
of 12 children had decreased itching and scratching 18 months after hypnotherapy treatment.
Hypnosis may be helpful in enhancing the effectiveness
of cognitive - behavioral
therapy and
relaxation techniques.
Several essential oils are helpful for
relaxation, and Plant
Therapy (one
of the essential oil companies I purchase from) even makes a Growing Pains blend.
SPRING INTO YOGA will be filled with Acoustic music, Yoga and Reflexology (pressure point
therapy) to bring one into a deeper experience
of relaxation.
Reiki can be used during physical
therapy sessions to decrease stress and induce a state
of relaxation and healing.
I recommend regular massage, aromatherapy, lymphatic drainage or Bowen
therapy to assist in
relaxation and balancing the body's energy - all these
therapies are excellent in supporting cleansing
of the body's cells and stimulating the lymphatic system.
1 - lack
of relaxation 2 - devitalized food 3 - unfulfilling employment (dead - end jobs) 4 - dead - end relationships (romantic or not) 5 - surgery 6 - junk food 7 - trans fats and rancid fats 8 - financial stress 9 - sedentary lifestyle 10 - excessive exercise 11 - death
of a loved one 12 - alcoholism 13 - smoking 14 - illicit drug use 15 - prescription drug use 16 - toxins 17 - poor eating habits 18 - marital stress 19 - repeated traumas 20 - workaholism 21 - nutritional deficiencies 22 - hormonal imbalances 23 - oral contraceptives 24 - stimulants 25 - counterproductive attitudes and beliefs 26 - conventional hormone replacement
therapy 27 - non-prescription drugs 28 - psychological stress 29 - persistent fears 30 - emotional stress 31 - lack
of sleep 32 - being in denial about feelings 33 - acute or chronic infection 34 - repeated stresses 35 - persistent negative stressors 36 - fun or enjoyment deprivation 37 - allergies 38 - caffeine 39 - white sugar and white flour products 40 - antacids 41 - artificial sweeteners and colors 42 - major life events — even if perceived consciously as «good» (e.g.: graduating high school, moving, etc..)
Massage
therapy is an ancient therapeutic modality known for enhancing the flow
of body fluid, reducing muscular tension and promoting
relaxation.
Manual
therapy techniques then can be performed to help improve the tenderness
of these muscles and promote
relaxation and lengthening.
The goal
of cognitive behavioral
therapy with AD clients is frequently focused on memory exercises and training, art and music
therapy, and
relaxation therapy.
This Stress Management and
Relaxation Therapy reduces symptoms from a wide variety
of conditions - moderates serotonin levels, increases endorphins, decreases stress hormones, adrenalin & cortisol, stimulates melatonin, reduces muscular tension & pain.
Sound
therapy is proven to be one
of the most powerful forms
of relaxation.
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Therapy of acute lumbovertebral syndromes through optimal muscle
relaxation using diazepam.
Sound
therapy aims to return the body and mind to the ultimate frequency, and research has shown that vibroacoustic stimulation can induce
relaxation and lower cortisol levels and improve quality
of life.
The
relaxation that massage
therapy is able to produce has proved capable
of reducing local fatigue (30) and the muscular excitability (6,32) by inducing
relaxation (1).
This
therapy consists
of using biofeedback to measure and encourage both
relaxation and strengthening
of the pelvic floor muscles.
oniochalasia (n.) buying or shopping as a method
of stress relief or
relaxation A little retail
therapy this weekend is a welcome respite to a particularly bad week.
Some techniques that may be appropriate, in addition to medical treatment and managed behavior modification, might include massage
therapy to reduce anxiety and stress; possible application
of acupressure techniques; use
of herbal or other non-regulated supplements or «remedies»; or other forms
of supportive care which might help to promote
relaxation, calmness, confidence and comfort.
Aromatherapy - «Aromatherapy causes various actions favorable for patients such as
relaxation, reductions in anxiety, depression and fatigue, and improvements in quality
of life via nervous, endocrine, immune, and circulatory systems, [and] therefore could be applied as a complementary
therapy for [patients] with anxiety symptoms.»
All forms
of Massage
Therapy for pets will be offered in conjunction with our Rehabilitation &
Therapy Program as prescribed by our Veterinarians and also offered to all
of our Luxury Pet Resort clients as a
relaxation service.
Many animals grow to thoroughly enjoy a treatment and certainly humans report a feeling
of relaxation during their own
therapy.
Some techniques that may be appropriate, in addition to medical treatment and managed behavior modification, might include massage
therapy to reduce anxiety and stress; training and participation in performance activities such as fly ball, obedience, agility, tracking, utility, field trials, sledding, weight pulling, etc.; possible application
of acupressure techniques; use
of herbal or other non-regulated supplements or «remedies»; or other forms
of exercise and supportive care which might help to promote
relaxation, calmness, confidence and comfort.
Pam has been trained in myofascial, trigger point, lymphatic,
relaxation and passive range
of motion
therapies.
While stretching your dog's muscles to increase flexibility and
relaxation, the therapist is also checking for any swelling, new growths, inflammation or pain that may be an indication
of an injury or undiagnosed health issue.In addition, canine massage
therapy increases circulation, which leads to improved oxygenation.
The Pilgrim's Spa at Jock Safari Lodge — Kruger National Park, Mpumalanga: The Pilgrim's Rest Spa overlooks the haven
of a serenity garden, it is fully equipped with
therapy and
relaxation rooms, hydrotherapy bath, steam room and sauna.
A natural paradise in which to hear the singing
of birds is a
relaxation therapy for the spirit, with all the amenities and accommodations.
She used the techniques she learned in
therapy including visualizing each segment
of the trip when preparing for it, practicing deep
relaxation techniques and breathing exercises.