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  2. The history of massage dates back up to 3000 BCE (previously) to ancient India, where it had been considered as a sacred medical system of herbal healing. Used by Indians in Ayurveda life energy, massage is a highly refined clinic passed on through generations from parent to offspring to stop and heal illnesses. In fact, the publication of the sacred texts of the Hindus - the Vedas - actually exhorts its readers to use massage to keep them healthy, strong, and happy. It is therefore no wonder that the practice of massage has transcended from the borders of India to the western world, bringing together a mixture of religious and spiritual traditions in an attempt to bring healthful change to the lives of humankind.
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  4. But it wasn't till the nineteenth century the practice of massage had started to be extended by those seeking its natural healing properties. And since then, it has remained evergreen, with hardly a trickle of development in its traditional form. But there have been some changes in the sort of techniques used. This is because people have become aware of the benefits of massage therapies and of its possible links to the origin of disease. And so, massage treatments have grown in popularity, especially in nations where the people are used to foreign influences.
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  6. Massage originated in the east, in India and China. But before it spread its arms wide, it first developed its reputation in the Roman Empire. Since the empire developed, so did its massaging practices. Here are some of the best known:
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  8. One of the most famous types of massage in China, practiced by the imperial lifestyle elite, is called the Zhu Lin teaching. This was a strong, innovative form of Chinese massage methods, developed around 300 CE. It combines acupuncture, herbal medicine and qi gong into a complete approach to healing, known as the Five Healing Rays of the Phoenix.
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  10. Massage is still being practiced in much the same manner it had been in ancient China. In the Greek word,"massage" means the rubbing, kneading or caressing of body parts for a specified motive. 대전출장마사지 Massage therapy in Greece evolved into a more holistic approach, focusing on the entire individual. The goal was to release the pressures of life from within, rather than just superficial injuries or illnesses. Because of this, the healing effects of Greek massage practices were far-reaching.
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  12. Another important development in the field of Eastern medicine is the art of Therapeutic Kinesiology. This technique came from the China study of acupuncture and other similar forms of Chinese medicine. Therapeutic kinesiology combines massage with acupuncture and other Chinese healing techniques. By way of example, acupressure, the application of pressure by the masseuse on particular points of the body, was common in ancient China. It has come to be recognized in western society as the usage of horsehair combs to stimulate the release of endorphins, a chemical reaction that triggers the sensation of well-being.
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  14. Today, the Chinese massage therapist is still using the basic techniques of applying pressure over the body in the hands, feet, legs and neck. However, since the focus has shifted from the traditional Chinese medicine to pressure relief, some practitioners have introduced new techniques, like using acupressure or acupuncture to loosen up tight muscles. These alternative medicines have become popular in the west because people seek relief from a range of ailments.
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  16. The tradition of Chinese medicine had a profound effect on western culture. Its use as a treatment for the disease has been widespread throughout history. The development of the massage therapist gave rise to the notion that the body is linked to the mind. This concept became the basis for several other Eastern medical treatments, such as reflexology, osteopathy, acupuncture and chiropractic. The development of Chinese medicine has benefited from the amalgamation of Chinese signature therapies and oriental medicine, and now there are many massage therapists that combine these two very different styles of healing into a single practice.
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