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What is Massage Therapy?
Reflexology is a type of foot massage that began over 5000 years ago in China. Paintings in the tombs of ancient Egypt show men massaging the feet of others. Recently, people have found that massaging the feet can do more than just provide relaxation. According to reflexologists, massaging specific reflex points on the foot can have positive healing effects on other parts of the body.
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Massage - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The most cited reasons for introducing massage as therapy have been client demand and .... Deep tissue massage is a separate category of massage therapy, ... Read more on
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American Massage Therapy Association — Home
The American Massage Therapy Association (AMTA) is the largest non-profit, professional association serving massage therapists, massage students and massage ... Read more on
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Massage Therapists
Dec 17, 2009 ... Employment is expected to grow faster than average as more people learn about the benefits of massage therapy. ... Read more on
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Massage Therapy Benefits, Types, Risks, Facts and Information on ...
Mar 10, 2011 ... What is massage therapy, and what are the types of massage? ... What are side effects and risks of massage therapy? ... Read more on
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Massage Therapy [NCCAM Health Information]
Dec 2, 2010 ... Massage therapy encompasses many different techniques. In general, therapists press, rub, and otherwise manipulate the muscles and other ... Read more on
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Massage Therapy - What is Massage Therapy
Oct 25, 2007 ... What is massage therapy? How does it work? What can you expect during a massage therapy treatment? Read more on
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PUVA Therapy
PUVA is an acronym for "psoralen and ultraviolet A." PUVA involves the interaction of long wavelength ultraviolet light with a pharmaceutical molecule, a process referred to as "photochemotherapy." PUVA is useful in treating a number of human diseases. Read more on
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Massage Therapy
Massage is the use of hands to stroke, rub, or knead the body. It may be done to improve the flow of blood, improve muscle tone, or to relax you.
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Massage
You might think of a massage only as a luxury in exotic spas and upscale health clubs. But did you know that massage therapy, when combined with traditional medical treatments, is used to reduce stress and pain and promote healing in people with certain health conditions
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Reflexology
Reflexology aims to relieve stress or treat health conditions through the application of pressure to specific points or areas of the feet. The underlying idea of reflexology is that areas of the feet correspond to (and affect) other parts of the body. In some cases, pressure may also be applied to the hands or ears.
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THERAPEUTIC GEL
Treats itchy skin caused by psoriasis, seborrhea, dandruff, or other conditions. Some forms of this medicine treat scaling and dry skin, which may cause itching.
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Therapeutic Touch
Therapeutic touch (TT) was developed by Delores Krieger, R.N., Ph.D., and Dora Kunz, a natural healer, in the early 1970s. Therapeutic touch is a modern adaptation of several religious and secular healing traditions and is most commonly used in nursing practice for a wide range of health conditions.
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THERAPEUTIC SHAMPOO
Treats skin problems, such as acne, psoriasis, or seborrheic dermatitis. Some forms of salicylic acid are used to remove warts.
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Therapeutic drug levels
Therapeutic drug level are laboratory tests to look for the presence and the amount of specific drugs in the blood.
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Therapeutic drug monitoring
Therapeutic drug monitoring is the measurement of specific drugs at intervals in order to maintain a relatively constant concentration of the medication in the bloodstream. Drugs that are monitored tend to have a narrow therapeutic range &ndash, the quantity required to be effective is not far removed from the quantity that causes significant side effects and/or signs of toxicity. Maintaining this steady state is not as simple as giving a standard dose of medication. Each person will absorb, metabolize, utilize, and eliminate drugs at a different rate based upon their age, general state of health, genetic makeup, and the interference of other medications that they are taking. This rate may change over time and vary from day to day.
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Therapeutic endoscopy of the stomach
Depending on why the procedure was carried out, you may be able to go home the same day. If you had it done for a bleeding ulcer or oesophageal varices, you can expect to stay in hospital for a few days.
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Therapy ICE
This medicine belongs to a group of medicines known as topical local anesthetics. Topical anesthetics are used to relieve pain and itching caused by conditions such as sunburn or other minor burns, insect bites or stings, poison ivy, poison oak, poison sumac, and minor cuts and scratches.
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LIP THERAPY
May help protect your skin from sunburn, skin cancer, and other damage caused by the sun.
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