It is common knowledge that eastern civilizations were well in advance of their western counterparts in ancient times. This was the case in many fields of human endeavor, including health cures and prevention. Holistic techniques, remedies and lifestyles helped people to attain tranquility and harmony and these aims are still served by Asian massage.
Well before European nations embarked on voyages of discovery China was scientifically and culturally more advanced than Western countries were. When the Chinese emperor ordered that all the discoveries of Admiral Zheng be destroyed the decision had a profound effect upon the world. Industrially and economically the West went ahead and the East fell, behind mired in its own self sufficiency. Only in the twenty-first century are many aspects of Chinese culture being appreciated, globally.
The role of the Internet in the opening up process is crucial. Many Chinese websites have English versions and the same is true of some English websites. In this way information is disseminated globally. Many approaches to health issues that were previously regarded as outside the norms of responsible practice are now being re-assessed.
Western medical practice is based on 'scientific method'. In some cases western medical practitioners are dismissive of what they call 'alternative' medicine because it has not been scientifically verified. Much older methods of medicine come from the East and since they were in use centuries before the period of rationalism, they do not conform with what has become known as 'scientific method' since the nineteenth century.
A huge reservoir of anecdotal knowledge lies behind Chinese traditional medicine. Oriental doctors think in terms of meridians, or energy channels that run through the body. Stimulating points in these streams either through needles or manipulation releases the healing powers of the body itself. These basic concepts lie behind many theories and procedures that effect healing and prevention. However, doctors trained in western medical practice remain ignorant, unconvinced and skeptical.
Studies of ancient life styles seem to suggest that stress has been a factor in human health for many centuries. The word was not used in Shakespeare's day but stress most probably did. In Imperial China it almost certainly did and highly intelligent people devised elaborate theories and techniques for curing what we now call stress related ailments.
All over the world there are now thriving clinics offering ancient remedies for modern maladies arising from stress. Prevention is probably better than cure so many customers might seek relief without mentioning any specific illness. Typically centers will offer many different treatments based on ancient Eastern knowledge but modified by more recent contributions. There may be fifteen to twenty different therapies offered ranging from acne treatments to anxiety management. There is even a treatment known as office relief when a therapist will visit a work place to offer head and shoulder manipulation.
Online research on Asian massage will convince many people to arrange a visit to a clean and well appointed venue which provides facilities and space for extensive treatment. A relaxing, tranquil and pleasurable atmosphere will be the background for different services that help to eliminate stress and promote overall health and rejuvenation.
I wholeheartedly agree on what you have said and have found that relating the therapies to muscle and nerve relates better to some people. Stress is a killer and prevention and hands on caring is the remedy (in many cases). Nice post.
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