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The Lymphatic System, Meditation and Massage

Dr. James Rota, 73, explains the role of the "gentle bounce" in aiding the Lymphatic System (the body's immune system), and the Freedom Spring's role in meditation and massage therapy.

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Booming spa industry caters to body and soul Day spas serve beauty, relaxation, endocrine attunement to boomers needing more of each; What are they talking about? Here are some of the terms commonly used in the spa industry: Aromatherapy: Use of essential oils that allows customers to choose the aroma they want to smell during treatment. Aruvedic or Himalayan relaxation treatment: Dripping of oils on energy centers and massage of body muscles. Body polish: Buffing method using salt or herbs; meant to revitalize and soften skin. Body wraps: Treatments using Irish linen or towels to steam mud or herbs into the skin to detoxify the body and soften the skin. Endocrine attunement: Uses touch to direct healing energy into the endocrine system. Facial: Thorough cleansing, skin evaluation and massage of head, neck, shoulders and arms. Lymphatic massage: Muscle manipulation to drain the lymph nodes and move waste materials out of the system. Massage: Muscle manipulation to get blood flowing for relaxation, conditioning or therapy. Reflexology: Foot massage based on the theory that every pressure point on the foot represents a body part used to balance the system. Reiki: Uses healing touch to direct universal healing energy into the body's energy centers and endocrine glands. Scotch hose: Water treatment that hits skin with high pressure in massage-like fashion. Sports massage: Light muscle manipulation used after exercise to move lactic acid out of the system. T'ai chi ch'uan: Moving meditation based on Eastern martial arts movements. Vichy shower: Shower with five to seven nozzles meant to hit nerve spots along the spine while you're receiving a massage.
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