Physical touch is indeed indispensable in human lives. The following are the major benefits of the human touch in our lives:
Have you ever heard of Jin Shin Jyustu? It's actually an ancient Japanese form of touch therapy that operates under the belief that each finger is connected to different organs, emotions and attitudes. The belief is that you can perform Jin Shin Jyustu on yourself by stimulating meridians in your hands to help balance energy and emotions. The technique is very simple. All you need to do is check the chart above to decide which are to focus on. Then hold the corresponding finger based on the emotion you want to calm or organ you want to heal for 3-5 minutes while taking deep breaths. According to a study done at the Markay Cancer Center, patients who underwent this kind of therapy were able to note positive benefits, including reduced stress and nausea, and less restlessness.
As part of my summer reading this year I read the recently published book, “The Art of Coaching: Effective Strategies for School Transformation” by Elena Aguilar. Elena writes a great blog over at edweek that I enjoy reading so I knew her book would be a good one to spend some time with. She offers […]
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“Acupressure has been used for thousands of years in many cultures,” says Gudrun Snyder, a doctor of East Asian acupuncture inspired by her grandmother’s knowledge of traditional Chinese medicine and the founder of Moon Rabbit Acupuncture in Chicago.
Les 12 méridiens d'acupression sont les canaux de circulation de l'énergie vitale, ou souffle de vie. Planches et description.
