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Massage Therapy

Massage therapy is a form of natural medicine that involves the manipulation of muscle and other connective tissues such as tendons, ligaments and bone to promote relaxation, alleviate discomfort and enhance function. The word massage is of French origin, derived from the Latin term ‘massa’ meaning ‘dough’, in the sense that massaging the body is similar to kneading dough.

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Sweating Therapy

Like massage therapy, traditional peoples all over the world used various techniques to induce sweating, which was universally seen as a way to marshal the body’s defense against all types of disease. From the Finnish sauna to the First Nations sweat lodge, from the Turkish hamam to the modern day infra-red sauna, every culture has developed an approach to stimulate sweating, and in many cases, plays a central role in traditional society.

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Medicated Oils

There are a huge number of medicated oils (taila) and ghee-based preparations (ghrita) that are used in Ayurveda. The following list describes some of the most commonly used medicated oils, and their application in each of the doshas and in different conditions:Please login or register to see the full article