The beneficial effects of acupuncture on treating asthma are long known, but a new clinical study has backed this up.
The University Hospital of Vienna carried out a study of long-standing asthma patients, by giving them acupuncture treatment over a period of ten weeks. After this time, over 70 percent of the patients agreed that they felt "significant improvement in their symptoms."
Sarah Ray, a qualified acupuncturist is the newest member to join the Aqua Viva team and will be starting mid-March. She offers acupuncture as well as acupressure massage and other non-invasive acupuncture related therapies for those with a fear of needles.
Acupuncture Grimsby.
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non-invasive colonic? deep abdominal massage is your answer
This video was shown on Channel 4's "Supersize Vs Superskinny" on 29th January (Episode 2), and shows the effects of a deep abdominal massage after just one session.
The part on deep abdominal massage starts at 5 minutes and 35 seconds into the video, so press pause, wait for the bar to the right of the play button to more than half fill, then pull the slider across until it reaches 5:35 and press play.
More information on deep abdominal massage grimsby...
colonics - machine vs gravity-fed - our verdict
There's two ways that a colonic can be done - either mechanised or by gravity and as far as colon hydrotherapists go, it really comes down to cost and preference. As far as the receiver of the colonic is concerned, they might have something different to say!
Therapists using either system should use a full disposable kit, and filter the water supply (UV, particle and carbon three-stage filtering) to ensure your safety.
At Aqua Viva Health, we don't charge extra for the disposable kit and we use a machine-led therapy - ask to see testimonials from happy clients!
The gravity-fed system is a far older method than any mechanised system - indeed colonics have been traced back thousands of years when only much more primitive systems were possible. The equipment setup costs involved with a gravity-fed system are much lower than with a mechanised counterpart.
How does a gravity-fed colonic work? The basic mechanism of the gravity-fed system are as it sounds - it uses gravity to introduce water at a pressure of about 2 PSI (pounds per square inch) to clear out the bowel. A tank of water at a set height on the wall is heated to a pre-set temperature. Water flows from this into the water inlet pipe, which in turn allows the water into your body. The colon hydrotherapist controls fills and the rate of elimination of water and wastes by manually applying pressure to the waste outlet pipe.
The mechanised colon hydrotherapy system is obviously a far newer technology and incurs much higher setup costs. This cost reflects the extra safety mechanisms and safe plumbing into the waste and water supply to meet legal requirements. Therapists that perform colonics with the mechanised system feel there is much greater control over temperature and pressure.
How does a machine-led colonic work? Water is heated to a defined temperature and flows from the machine into the water inlet pipe, which in turn allows the water into your body. The colon hydrotherapist controls fills and the rate of elimination of water and wastes by turning the pressure gauge up and down (normally between 0.8 to 1.5 PSI) according to client needs.
Conclusion? In the hands of an experienced therapist, both systems (gravity and machine) will produce a good result for the client, and in any colonic, the entire process should be client-led not therapist-dictated. Generally speaking however, gentler treatments can be obtained from a machine-based colonic.
Did you know..?
...A normal bowel movement can build pressure of up to about 1.5 PSI just by itself?
...A standard hospital enema starts at about 2PSI?
Therapists using either system should use a full disposable kit, and filter the water supply (UV, particle and carbon three-stage filtering) to ensure your safety.
At Aqua Viva Health, we don't charge extra for the disposable kit and we use a machine-led therapy - ask to see testimonials from happy clients!
The gravity-fed system is a far older method than any mechanised system - indeed colonics have been traced back thousands of years when only much more primitive systems were possible. The equipment setup costs involved with a gravity-fed system are much lower than with a mechanised counterpart.
How does a gravity-fed colonic work? The basic mechanism of the gravity-fed system are as it sounds - it uses gravity to introduce water at a pressure of about 2 PSI (pounds per square inch) to clear out the bowel. A tank of water at a set height on the wall is heated to a pre-set temperature. Water flows from this into the water inlet pipe, which in turn allows the water into your body. The colon hydrotherapist controls fills and the rate of elimination of water and wastes by manually applying pressure to the waste outlet pipe.
The mechanised colon hydrotherapy system is obviously a far newer technology and incurs much higher setup costs. This cost reflects the extra safety mechanisms and safe plumbing into the waste and water supply to meet legal requirements. Therapists that perform colonics with the mechanised system feel there is much greater control over temperature and pressure.
How does a machine-led colonic work? Water is heated to a defined temperature and flows from the machine into the water inlet pipe, which in turn allows the water into your body. The colon hydrotherapist controls fills and the rate of elimination of water and wastes by turning the pressure gauge up and down (normally between 0.8 to 1.5 PSI) according to client needs.
Conclusion? In the hands of an experienced therapist, both systems (gravity and machine) will produce a good result for the client, and in any colonic, the entire process should be client-led not therapist-dictated. Generally speaking however, gentler treatments can be obtained from a machine-based colonic.
Did you know..?
...A normal bowel movement can build pressure of up to about 1.5 PSI just by itself?
...A standard hospital enema starts at about 2PSI?
super smooth skin for summer
We've done it! Put together a winning formula that'll minimise your orange peel and maximise your sex appeal. Enough of the puns though as we have got a great anti-cellulite package that you can mix and match to suit your budget.Our specialist anti-cellulite wraps from Guam by Lacote are the most popular body wraps at the Urban Retreat Spa in Harrods where our cellulite expert trained. Guam uses a unique patented formula which specifically targets localised cellulite. It contains fresh young seaweed, green clay and phyto-extracts, and is clinically proven to give results after the first treatment. As well as reducing cellulite, the body wrap detoxifies and remineralises your skin to tone and increase elasticity and firmness - what more could you ask for?
The anti-cellulite package consists of your choice of Guam wrap followed by a range of optional extras - detoxing infra-red sessions, drainage drinks or a specialised cellulite-breakdown massage.
We recommend you follow our program for four weeks, and if you maximise all your options, you could save a whopping £131 pounds.
AND if you pay in advance for the anti-cellulite wraps you'll get a free 1kg jar of Guam Algae Seaweed Bath Salts worth £16.95* to really maximise the benefits to your body!
* first five clients only
infrared therapy - a glowing write up
A great writeup on infrared therapy was featured on page 139 of the February edition of Psychologies magazine.What was said? "As I entered the therapy room, similar to a sauna but fitted with walls of coloured lights, aromatherapy oils and relaxing music, I was an enveloped in an unusual wave of heat which felt strangely soothing." The tester continued to say "After 40 minutes, the tension in my body had melted away and my muscles felt fluid. The treatment ended with a refreshing steam shower."
Infra red therapy is available at Aqua Viva Health for just £12 for a 45 minute session to include shower time. Or why not buy 12 sessions for the price of 10? Just £120.
deep abdominal massage coming to grimsby, north east lincolnshire
NOW BOOKING - no need to pre-register - just ring 01472 722444 or see our abdominal massage webpage.
Deep abdominal massage, also known as colonic massage is a specialised technique that balances internal organs, clears trapped gases and blockages, and releases waste products. This contributes to an overall feeling of wellbeing and treats many stress, bowel, lower back and emotional issues.
It has recently been featured on Channel 4's "Supersize vs Superskinny" and is a very popular "non-invasive colonic".
The massage removes stress and tension from the abdominal area, increases the flow of body fluids and blood to enable better digestion and detoxification, balances function of the digestive tract and increases the absorption of nutrients from the diet. Common abdominal and digestive disorders such as bloating, constipation, fatigue and many more can be addressed through this technique.
Deep abdominal massage, also known as colonic massage is a specialised technique that balances internal organs, clears trapped gases and blockages, and releases waste products. This contributes to an overall feeling of wellbeing and treats many stress, bowel, lower back and emotional issues.
It has recently been featured on Channel 4's "Supersize vs Superskinny" and is a very popular "non-invasive colonic".
The massage removes stress and tension from the abdominal area, increases the flow of body fluids and blood to enable better digestion and detoxification, balances function of the digestive tract and increases the absorption of nutrients from the diet. Common abdominal and digestive disorders such as bloating, constipation, fatigue and many more can be addressed through this technique.
what happened to thought for the day?
Rather than clogging up the blog with our 'thought for the day', we decided to move it to its own dedicated page. For your daily update, please see our new daily thoughts page.
aqua viva health and st andrew's hospice
We like to do good things, and what better a way than raising funds for a vital and local charity whilst providing you with a great information resource?
Cam Lifestyle magazine explains all aspects of complementary health - in the latest issue for example, there are articles on reducing stress, IBS (irritable bowel syndrome) and prostate health.
The cover price is £1.25 but you can get your copy today for a donation of your choice to St. Andrew's Hospice (we suggest £1.25 of course!).
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