Posts Tagged ‘cancer’
Misha Cohen talks about Liver disease
Posted by tfootitt on July 21, 2009
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Cancer Research (UK) explains why Shiatsu can help
Posted by tfootitt on January 12, 2009
“Several studies have looked at the effects of acupressure on controlling symptoms of sickness in people with cancer. Acupressure is a very similar therapy to Shiatsu . A study in the UK in 2007 found that stimulating acupressure points on the wrist can help to control sickness after surgery. ”
http://www.cancerhelp.org.uk/help/default.asp?page=255
Tracy Footitt, Shiatsu
“SHIATSU AND CANCER
As with many other complementary therapies a major benefit for people affected by cancer is having time to talk, be listened to and heard in a safe environment. The shiatsu practitioner is trained to relate to people as individuals and assess their physical, mental, emotional and spiritual needs – essential in recovery from cancer. The power of touch used in shiatsu should never be underestimated.
Shiatsu offers a drug free solution to reduce side effects such as pain, nausea and lethargy associated with surgery, radiotherapy and chemotherapy and may help to reduce hot flushes in hormone therapy. It helps people to get back in control, encourages self management and empowers people to take responsibility for their healing and well-being, thereby improving their quality of life. “wakens the spirit and inspires hope for the future.It improves circulation and enhances wellbeing may help to boost the immune response encourages correct posture, breathing, stretching and exercise helps to restore hormonal balance in hormone related cancers assists with the detoxification process. It moves the lymph helping to minimise the risk of lymphoedema. facilitates emotional release without the need to ask searching questions, helping to reduce levels of fear and anxiety, dissipate anger and frustration and assist the grieving process. Shiatsu restores and balances energy levels and triggers the relaxation response easing stress and tension in the body and mind and encouraging restful sleep.
Shiatsu can offer valuable support from the point of diagnosis, immediately after surgery and throughout radiotherapy and chemotherapy. Once treatment is finished, shiatsu sessions can aid recovery, help to renew energy and motivate people to take responsibility for their wellbeing.”
www.shiatsusociety.org/public/downloads_public/Shiatsu%20and%20Cancer.pdf –
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