Feng Shui most fundamental idea is to bring good chi (Universal energy) into a space. There are certain things (objects, colors, sounds) that vibrate with the 5 Chinese elements. These elements are Fire, earth, metal, wood, and water. I find it interesting that the elements in most other cultures include air but it is missing …
Ingredients for Blend #1: * 2 ounces Carrier Oil * 20 drops Roman Chamomile * 5 drops Black Pepper Ingredients for Blend #2: * 2 ounces Carrier Oil * 10 drops Roman Chamomile * 10 drops Helichrysum Directions: Blend all oils together well and store in an airtight dark-colored glass container. Gently massage into arthritic …
Now, researchers at the Technological Educational Institute of Ionian Islands in Greece have found that plant oils are a powerful weapon against multi-drug-resistant staphylococcus aureas or MRSA, a bacterium that causes hospital-acquired infections and is dangerous because it frequently does not respond to a range of antibiotics. Thyme – a spice frequently used in Mediterranean …
It takes about 30 roses to produce a single drop of oil or 60,000 roses to produce 1 ounce, because each blossom contains only about .02 percent essential oil. The best oil comes from newly opened flowers that have been picked in the cool morning hours. The best time to smell your roses is in …
Essential Oils for Winter Blending Spice and Mint Oils Spice and Mint essential oils can be especially strong. My focus within this article is in selecting oils for diffusion. When creating blends and topical products that you apply to your skin, remember that many of the spice and mint oils can cause skin irritation and …
In my practice and teaching postions i have noticed more and more essential oils being use by LMT’s to enhance their work. This is great! Except most of them do not take the time to really understand the details about essential oils. they rely on advertising and marketing from companies that sell essential oils and …
“The John F. Barnes’ Myofascial Release Approach® consists of the gentle application of sustained pressure into fascial restrictions within the body.” It involves stretches and compressions, applied with gentle pressure, that are held until the restriction releases. “This essential “time element” has to do with the viscous flow and the piezoelectric phenomenon: a low load …
Wow was this class so much more than I was expecting it to be. I resisted even going- but I did because it was part of the degree program. I did NOT want to be here. But I am SO glad I did. Gua Sha and Cupping Massage are two ancient Traditional Chinese Medicine methods. …
While healing food is not a massage modality- it can be an excellent way to bolster (see what I did there?) your energy and help with being a healthy person. From eating ‘the rainbow’ of fruits and veggies to eating only specific foods at specific times depending on your need. Food should be thought of …
Fascinating subject that uses a variety of manual techniques to address the physical concerns of the body. The main difference (in this course anyway) is the use of nerve pathways and the unlocking of such from different muscles that are causing the dysfunction. massage is applied in a slow controlled manner that goes very deep …
