Irma's Touch

In the old days, when you had an achy tummy your first reaction was not to go to the doctor’s office but to look for a fresh ginger root and honey add into a boiling water then sip the warm concoction slowly , or if you have cholesterol issues, the humble garlic is known to be an excellent blood thinner and could help lower cholesterol levels.

Nowadays, however, new technology and increasingly advertised pharmaceutical products have pushed away the natural old fashion way of healing approach.

Let me now take you back to walk in those memory lane of natural home remedies ….

For Colds & Flu : Making tea from lemon , honey and some slices of fresh ginger.  Take a hotbath or footbath with ginger, peppermint or eucalyptus, those will help you perspire which get rid of toxins from the body. Cloves is a natural antibiotic and is good for all brochial and lung complaints.

For Coughs : If you have a persistent cough, try a poultice of roasted onion applied to the chest every two hours.  Make infusion of grated or smashed fresh ginger root with cloves and cinnamon to help ease a chesty cough and reduce congestion.

For Asthma : Try soaking a fresh cabbage leaf in hot water until saturated, add some few cloves of garlics and drink the liquid.  A glass of sherry or / and carrot juice each day reducing the risk of asthma attack.

For Arthiritis & Rheumatism : Tumeric is known to be good for arthritis , so use plenty in your food.  Potatoes have excellent anti inflamatory properties and can help relieve pain.  Chillies and Bellpeppers are rich in capsaicin, an active chemical that desensitized nerves and control pains.

For Back Pain : Regular Massage is an excellent for most kinds of back problem.  Epsom Salts added to a hotbath will help relaxed the muscles and ease the pain, some lavender drops would also good to calm the mind.

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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ANMJJ7BtFIE  >>   Home Remedies

Headaches are one of the most frequently occurring disorders, most of us have experienced headaches of varying intensity and kind.
Headaches can be triggered by a variety of factors, most often stress and anxiety but also allergies, hormone imbalance, poor digestion, toxins, low blood sugar and fatigue .
Most headaches are best addressed by identifying and removing the trigger or triggers, along with implementing strategies for natural pain relief.
If you have recurring or extremely severe headaches, however, you should consult a doctor to rule out any serious underlying causes, which can range from glaucoma to high blood pressure to brain tumors.

SYMPTOMS OF A TENSION HEADACHE ;
* sensation of a tight band around the head.
* pressure or throbbing anywhere in the head or neck.
* tension in the neck or/and the shoulder.

SYMPTOMS OF A MIGRAINE HEADACHE;
* severe pain usually on one side of the head.
* vision disturbances that precede or accompany head pain.
* sensitive to light.
* nausea and vomiting.
* may last for several days.

SYMPTOMS OF A CLUSTER HEADACHE;
* one-sided headaches that are intense for a number of days or weeks and then disappear and reappear later.

GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS;
* Medical Massage, includes Head & Face massage, will help unconstrict the muscle to initiate infusion , mindful of fascia, releasing acids thus sending histamin to the area to neutralized the toxins.
* Reflexology will help relieve a headache by working at specific reflex points on your feet (also on hands, face or ears ) such as areas for head, neck, cervical spine.
* Nutrition could play an important roles in illiminating headache , avoid foods that contains phenilalanine ( in MSG & artificial sweetener) ) & tyramine like cheese, chocolate,citrus fruits, coffee/caffeine, alcohol, sugar products.
*Aromatherapy, have a warm bath , cold compress or steam inhalation of Lavender and peppermint or eucalyptus , depending on your type of headache .
* Get checked for temporomandibular joint (TMJ) problems, which can be the caused of tension or migraine headache.

TAKE CARE OF YOUR HEALTH …. TODAY !  Call Irma 🙂

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http://youtu.be/hZKVpi5B_Fo   >> massage therapy : headache

http://youtu.be/GQCUAAE8Yho  >> Robert Byrnes part IV

Whether a seasonal allergy or congestion from common cold, a natural approach of healing could help relieve the sinus pressure.  Long before allergy shot became common, practitioner of Tradition Asian Theraphy have several ways of using natural remedies such as : Head & Face Massage,  Reflexology, Accupuncture, Medical Tuina, Herbal teas and Scented steam inhalation.  When the allergy symptoms ( sinuses and congestion) are lingering and suspected that the condition is of high pollen count, Lymphatic Drainage massage will be recommended, as the treatment could help detoxify the body by removing toxins and allergens from tissues.

Paying special attention to your diet during allergy season could alleviate the symptoms.  Try cutting back on mucus-producing food like dairy products and orange juice, consuming spicy foods and increasing intake of water also helps to thin mucus, drain sinuses and aid breathing.

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http://www.youtube.com/jnso6sKd5Ks

Scar Tissue is the fibrous connective tissue which forms a scar, this scar usually occurs when any tissue on the body, including skin and internal organs are damage from an injury, disease, cut or surgery has taken place.  The body naturally wants to heal itself but cannot re-grow healthy skin or tissue, it puts together new fibers that are not as functional as the original tissue, just serve as a protective and useful barrier.

Scar Tissue is often thicker than the surrounding tissue, paler, and denser because it has  a limited blood supply.  Surgeries are available to remove scars, but any procedures will always make new scar, therefore it is not recommended for hypertonic or kelloid  as there is the risk of recurrence and worse scarring.

The hand-on work of Massage by applying gentle with specific pressure and giving combination of appropriate modalities can help reduce adhesions, decrease pain, enhance soft tissue mobility without the risks of surgery or drugs.

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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=he_YB9e__rQ   (C-section scar massage)