| Vol.
I, No. 8 | Gardening
/ Memorial Day | May
18th, 2001 |
Health
& Medicine
Links to Health & Medicine On-Line
. Links
to Health & Medicine On-Line
The amount of info on the web is enormous, as anyone who's ever tried to run a
search can attest to. And, to put it all in context, best estimates say
that only a fraction, maybe 20 - 40 % of what's out there is actually making its
way to the search engines.
Well ...
Here at DownStreet, we'd like to try to help. So each issue, we
post a few links in Health & Medicine to sites that might interest
you. Sometimes the links will be related to one another ...
sometimes we'll just offer up a somewhat random sampling. In either case,
we think we might be able to help you find the kind of site you've been looking
for.
Of course, while we can't vouch for the fact that
every link we provide will be of interest to everyone, we do our best to filter
out the noise and the bustle. ... Resources
for Massage
To accompany this month's Health Focus On "Homemade
Massage," we are providing links to the following sites in this month's
Links to Health & Medicine On-Line:
- The
Vermont Massage Guild
This site is simple, attractive and above
all useful. ...
.
It gives basic
information about the benefits of massage and how to receive a massage.
(Gratefully!) It has very complete information about its members,
about 70, from all over the state. The directory lists the massage
therapist, address, phone number, email (only sometimes available) and the
types of massage they offer. Although there are certainly many
more massage therapists in your area than show up here, it's a great place
to get started finding one. ... The list of services is
extremely informative. It gives full explanations of the variety of massage
therapies. You can learn the difference between Thai massage to
myofascial release, between acupressure and Reiki.
.
Go
to this resource first, so you can determine which therapist might be best
for you. For massage professionals, there is also a directory of
massage schools and massage product suppliers. A very useful site.
Rating:
***1/2
[3-1/2 stars]
..- HealthWorld
Online: Varieties and Techniques of Massage and Bodywork
This
site offers a comprehensive encyclopedia of bodywork with fairly technical
explanations of each type. The techniques are divided into major
categories: Traditional European Massage, Contemporary Western
Massage, Structural/Functional/Movement Integration, Oriental Methods,
and Energetic Methods (Non-oriental). There are several case studies
inserted in the listing which give you a sense of the range of problems that
can be addressed by massage.
.
One of the
strengths of this small site is its even-handedness. The author,
William Collinge M.P.H., PhD, is also author of several other books about
aspects of alternative medicine including American Holistic Health
Association Complete Guide to Alternative Medicine. He presents
each technique within its own framework, without judgment or
interpretation. So, we learn about "Zero Balancing"
bodywork, for instance, "The theory holds that each of us has an unseen
energy body that exists like a glove surrounding the physical body. When
injury or trauma occurs, healing of these two bodies does not necessarily
occur simultaneously. 'Balancing' refers to balancing the relationship
between energy and structure."
.
While
you're visiting this section, be sure to bookmark HealthWorld Online. It has
extensive alternative health links.
Rating *** [3 stars]
. - HomeArts
Aromatherapy -- Sensual Massage
Sensual
Massage
These are two very similar articles, so take your pick of
"how to give a sensual massage." ...
.
Although
the massages described in these articles are supposedly to get your partner
in the mood to make love, the instructions can also be used to give a good,
solid massage. Both articles suggest you use oil and have your partner
unclothed. But you will not find anything overtly sexual described in the
instructions. There are no photos or illustrations, which is too bad, but
the directions are actually very clear and easy to follow with enough
specific information so you know what to do and why you're doing it. Both
articles encourage you to use your intuition and creativity and not get
caught up in technique.
.
Both articles
are published by aromatherapy vendors. If you click on links, you'll find
out how aromatherapy works and that jasmine is the sexiest essential oil.
These are fun sites. Have a good time.
Rating: *** [3 stars]
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******* If you know of any
links that you think are worthwhile, why not send them along to
...
links@downstreetmagazine.com
... If we agree, we'll be happy to
include them in an upcoming issue to pass the word along. ...
Thanks. *******
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