Bodywork News and Research
Complementary medicine for the management of chronic stress: superiority of active versus passive techniques.
Complementary medicine for the management of chronic stress: superiority of active versus passive techniques.
J Hypertens. 2009 Nov 2;
Authors: Lucini D, Malacarne M, Solaro N, Busin S, Pagani M
BACKGROUND: Recent epidemiological data indicate that chronic stress is an important component of cardiovascular risk, implicitly suggesting that stress management might offer a useful complement to orthodox medical treatment and prevention of hypertension. In this context, information on mechanisms, such as subclinical increases in arterial pressure and sympathetic drive, is well documented. Conversely, evidence on methodologies and comparative efficacy needs to be improved. Accordingly, this study was planned to test the autonomic and subjective effects of two popular modalities of stress management. METHODS: We studied 70 patients complaining of stress-related symptoms, avoiding any potential autonomic confounder, such as established hypertension or drug treatment. Patients were divided in three groups: group I (n = 30) followed a breathing-guided relaxation training (active); group II (n = 15) an oriental massage, shiatsu (passive); and group III (n = 25) followed a sham intervention. Subjective effects of stress were assessed by validated questionnaires and autonomic nervous system regulation by spectral analysis of RR interval variability. Factor analysis was used to extract information simultaneously embedded in subjective and functional data. RESULTS: Although the problem of a greater quantity of treatment procedure in the active group than in the passive group existed, results showed that active relaxation, further to slightly reducing arterial pressure, might be more effective in relieving symptoms of stress and inducing an improved profile of autonomic cardiovascular regulation, as compared with passive massage or sham intervention. CONCLUSION: This active technique seems capable of beneficially addressing simultaneously the individual psychological and physiopathological dimensions of stress in clinical settings, with potentially beneficial effects on cardiovascular risk profile.
PMID: 19887956 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]
A day at the races - Fort Worth Star Telegram
Telegraph.co.uk
A day at the races
Fort Worth Star Telegram
(Fort Worth Star-Telegram/Paul Moseley) Carl Edwards, driver of the NASCAR Nationwide Series #60 car in the O'Reilly Challenge, signs some bodywork ...
Fort Hood massacre shocks Hawaii troopsHonolulu Advertiser
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Basem's Motorcycles Blog - About - News & Issues (blog)
Basem's Motorcycles Blog
About - News & Issues (blog)
The KTM RC8 seemed pretty radical when it debuted two years ago, and its chiseled bodywork hid a 155 ...
2010 KTM RC8R ReviewMotorcycleUSA.com
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Autoglym News From 2009 SEMA Show - Autochannel (press release)
Autoglym News From 2009 SEMA Show
Autochannel (press release)
The Perfect Palm Applicator (red) features a foam pad, which evenly and efficiently delivers cleaning products to a car's bodywork, glass or upholstery. ...
Pa. prostitution case tossed over gov't-funded sex - The Associated Press
Pa. prostitution case tossed over gov't-funded sex
The Associated Press
The appeals court said the man had sex with women at the Shiatsu Spa in eastern Pennsylvania on four occasions in 2006, all paid for with government funds. ...
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Ah! Massage - Business Standard
Ah! Massage
Business Standard
The massage mattress from HoMedics works on a dual massage mechanism to give Shiatsu healing as well as heating therapy to your back. ...
Were You 'Tardy for the Party'? Watch Kim's Performance Now! - The Daily Blabber from iVillage
Were You 'Tardy for the Party'? Watch Kim's Performance Now!
The Daily Blabber from iVillage
But when it comes to baring all about her bodywork, Zolciak draws the line at literally baring all. "I'd have to talk to my children, because when you're a ...
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Live Japanese calligraphy by Miyu Tamamura - The Union of Grass Valley
Live Japanese calligraphy by Miyu Tamamura
The Union of Grass Valley
In addition to her art work Miyu also practices Shiatsu Therapy and has established a healing center in Nevada City with her husband Perry Cohen. ...
Collateral Meridian Acupressure Therapy Effectively Relieves Postregional Anesthesia/Analgesia Backache.
Collateral Meridian Acupressure Therapy Effectively Relieves Postregional Anesthesia/Analgesia Backache.
South Med J. 2009 Oct 6;
Authors: Yeh CC, Wu CT, Huh BK, Lee SM, Wong CS
Epidural and spinal aesthesia may cause backache. In fact, the overall incidence of postneuraxial block backache is 9% to 50% and the incidence of back pain on the third postoperative day ranges from 5.91% to 22% after spinal anesthesia. Five patients suffering from postneuraxial block backache after regional anesthesia or analgesia are reported. Despite administering conventional treatment modalities including bed rest, cold/warm packing, physical therapy, and medications with nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), strong analgesics, and opioids, the backache persisted and disturbed the patients' daily life. Surprisingly, utilization of a new acupressure technique, collateral meridian acupressure therapy (CMAT), relieved the backache dramatically.
PMID: 19864998 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]
Tiverton drug thugs leave woman shaken - Mid Devon Star
Tiverton drug thugs leave woman shaken
Mid Devon Star
The woman managed to force the door shut and drive off, but not before the man had kicked the car's bodywork and slashed one of the tyres. ...
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Shelby unveils F150 Super Snake Concept, turbocharged Mustang package - Autoblog (blog)
Shelby unveils F150 Super Snake Concept, turbocharged Mustang package
Autoblog (blog)
... a Whipple supercharger system, Borla exhaust system, 22-inch wheels and tires, six-piston brakes, custom Shelby bodywork, and Shelby embroidery inside. ...
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Solar-powered car travels 3000km on less power than a kettle - Environmental Transport Association
Solar-powered car travels 3000km on less power than a kettle
Environmental Transport Association
The team attributed their success to an electric motor with an efficiency of 97%, lightweight carbon fibre reinforced plastic (CFRP) bodywork and a race ...
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Orange County Choppers Glides Into the Future With OSRAM SYLVANIA LED Lighting ... - Reuters
Orange County Choppers Glides Into the Future With OSRAM SYLVANIA LED Lighting ...
Reuters
... Wound 8" electric motor and clutchless one-speed drive system with a long-sleek frame and radical custom bodywork made from new and recycled materials. ...
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Aston Martin Racing Suffer Mixed Fortunes at Okayama - The Checkered Flag
Aston Martin Racing Suffer Mixed Fortunes at Okayama
The Checkered Flag
With the offending bodywork taped up the car was back on the track, but down in third. The team were further informed that their tape repairs did not ...
Aston MartinClassic Driver
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Tense students can fight stress with free massage chair - The Spartan Daily
Tense students can fight stress with free massage chair
The Spartan Daily
Students have the choice between a Shiatsu, Swedish, deep massage and stretch massage, Chu-Yang stated in an e-mail. Some students, such as Lisa Carlson, ...
A handy cause - Thanh Nien Daily
Thanh Nien Daily
A handy cause
Thanh Nien Daily
Nine therapists are working there at the moment, offering Shiatsu, Swedish massage, and other services including aromatherapy. Shiatsu involves applying ...
Ferrari celebrates fifth year in China - CCTV
Ferrari celebrates fifth year in China
CCTV
The car, whose bodywork was hand-painted to look like a cracked piece of ceramic pottery from the Song dynasty, is the only one of its kind. ...
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'Pure Lady' massage chair is pure weird - DVICE
UberGizmo (blog)
'Pure Lady' massage chair is pure weird
DVICE
... Pelvis and thigh massage with a rocking mechanism from side to side around comfortably seat air bags and waist and back massage such as Shiatsu massage. ...
Pure Lady Portable Massage ChairCoolest Gadgets
Pure Lady massage chairUberGizmo (blog)
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Shiatsu for Boosting Fertility - Institute for Integrative Healthcare Studies
Shiatsu for Boosting Fertility
Institute for Integrative Healthcare Studies
Because of its effectiveness, safety and relative low cost, Shiatsu is a favorable option for a growing number of men and women hoping to expand their ...
2010 Aprilia RSV4R First Ride - MotorcycleUSA.com
2010 Aprilia RSV4R First Ride
MotorcycleUSA.com
Although it's difficult to notice in pictures, in person the RSV4's bodywork is very angular. In fact, the only flat, featureless section of the bike is the ...
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