Washington, June 18 (ANI): Chinese self-massage techniques can help relax your body, release tension and reduce anxiety - all this and more without spending a single penny.   

Based on medical traditions more than 2,000 years old, they're called Dao yin (DOW-in).

These techniques are part of a larger branch of Chinese medicine called qi gong (che-kung), meaning "energy work."

The purpose of self-massage is to maintain and restore balance and harmony of the body's various parts. To help achieve this, the flow of qi can be stimulated or unblocked by kneading, rubbing, slapping, pinching or gently pounding the surface of the body.

Here are some examples of self-massage techniques included in the June issue of Mayo Clinic Health Letter:

Wash face - Start by rubbing your hands together quickly until they are warmed by friction. Place the palms on the forehead and, pressing into your face, pull your hands down until your fingertips touch your chin. Circle your hands around your face a couple of times as if washing it.

Palm eyes - Rub your hands together and cover your eyes with your warm palms. Hold for about 30 seconds with your eyes open to receive the warmth of your hands.

Ear rub - Use your thumb and index finger to gently rub your outer ears until they are warm. Gently pinch and press the whole ear.

Shoulder massage - Reach back to your shoulder and neck with one hand and press and knead the muscles in that area. Repeat on the other side.

While the self-massage is not a cure all for a body that's not well cared for, according to research, massage can cause your body to release natural painkillers and may boost the immune system. (ANI)

Be first to comment this article

Write Comment

Please keep the topic of messages relevant to the subject of the article. Personal verbal attacks will be deleted. Please don't use comments to plug your web site. Such material will be removed. Just ensure to *Refresh* your browser for a new security code to be displayed prior to clicking on the 'Send' button. Keep in mind that the above process only applies if you simply entered the wrong security code.
Name:
E-mail
BBCode:
Comment:
Code:*
	I wish to be contacted by email regarding additional comments

Powered by AkoComment Tweaked Special Edition v.1.4.4