CANCER THERAPY: BODYWORK, SHIATSU, POSTURE, REIKI AND YOGA
Bodywork, good posture, tai chi, chi gung and yoga are wonderful forms of therapy for relaxation, pain relief and immune support.
Bodywork incorporates all types of massage therapies and spinal realignment techniques. Massage involves the manipulation of muscles and other soft tissues. It promotes muscle relaxation, increases lymphatic circulation and improves blood flow through the body’s tissues. Massage is not suitable for everyone. In some malignant forms of cancer an increase in lymphatic and blood circulation can cause the tumour or cancer to spread further throughout the body. Avoid massage with lymphatic cancer in particular! Massage may also be harmful with other types of cancers.
Shiatsu originated in China and spread throughout Japan, eventually combining bodywork arts of the east and west to form a beautiful healing therapy. Shiatsu works on the belief that energy flows throughout the body along channel lines that are known as ‘meridians’. Similar to acupuncture, there are a number of pressure points along the meridians that relate to specific organs.
Shiatsu can be used to treat a number of different health conditions including insomnia, back aches, headaches and nervous tension problems. A shiatsu therapist locates any blockages in energy flow throughout the body and works to unblock these ‘roadblocks’ allowing energy to flow evenly along our ‘energy channels’. Shiatsu in combination with a healthy lifestyle and nutritious diet can help to bring about a feeling of good health on all levels – physical, emotional and spiritual.
Spinal realignment aims at achieving realignment of the body parts and spine. Through manipulation of connective tissues linking muscles to bones and learnt techniques, the therapist attempts to restore greater movement, resulting in a more balanced body. The spine is interlinked to all body systems, internal organs and brain functions. The nervous system controls and co-ordinates all organs and structures of the human body, which are interlinked to our spine. Misalignments and fixations of the spine may cause irritation to the nervous system that affects the functions of the body’s organs, tissues and structures. It is therefore essential in the maintenance of good health to maintain as straight and stress-free a posture as possible. If you have any misalignments, have these readjusted by a qualified and experienced osteopath.
Reiki is an alternative therapy that has re-emerged back into society and healing m a dramatic way in the last few years. In Japanese language, Reiki translates to ‘universal life energy’. It works on the basis of transferring ‘universal life energy’ back into the individual and similar to shiatsu, it helps to unblock any ‘energy blocks’ within the person.
The Reiki practitioner acts as a ‘transferrer of energy’ sending the energy into the individual that requires healing. By increasing the energy within an individual, the body renews itself, toxins are removed, emotional blocks are released opening the person to an abundance of healing, life energy. It tends to create a feeling of deep relaxation, allowing the individual to heal much more rapidly.
A qualified and experienced Reiki therapist is essential to deal with more chronic conditions such as cancer. As Reiki works on the basis of transferring ‘universal life energy’, if a negative Reiki therapist is used, this negative energy is passed onto the person. Always seek a healthy, positive and experienced Reiki therapist to realize the full benefits of this subtle, yet powerful healing modality.
Yoga is an ancient practice combining specific stretching movements working synergistically with breathing and relaxation exercises. Yoga is the primary form of meditation practiced by many cultures and religions throughout the world. Its movements and techniques have a variety of healing effects on the body, including toning internal organs, balancing body systems and bringing about a state of total equilibrium in the individual.
Those who practice yoga regularly maintain high levels of health and tend to prevent illness and disease. Yoga is believed to enhance longevity, heal chronic illnesses and spinal deformities through its delicate movements and controlled breathing techniques. While working in Asia, I taught regular yoga classes and was continually in awe at the amazing healing power exemplified by the regular use of yoga in many individuals’ lives. Yoga and other ancient arts like tai chi and qui gong, all aim to rebalance the body, spirit and mind in gentle yet effective ways. Try one of these unique healing arts today and feel harmony, peace and spiritual fulfillment drift gently into your life.
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