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Treating Hypertension with Shiatsu
Signs and Symptoms Some common signs of hypertension can include headaches,
chronic fatigue, blurred eye sight, bleeding from the nose, ringing ears, chest pains, irregular heartbeat, confusion, and
heart failure. Untreated hypertension can lead to other serious diseases, including stroke, heart disease, kidney failure
and eye problems. If you notice any of
these signs and symptoms of hypertension, you need to take action immediately. If you are choosing to pursue alternative modalities,
you may be one of many who will benefit from Shiatsu. Click the link above or call 630-887-7278
for an appointment today. An important thing to realize is that most people don't feel any of the common symptoms until their blood pressure is seriously high. Current thinking is that average readings of 140/90 mm Hg and higher indicate hypertension. So it's a good idea to monitor your blood pressure regularly and there are many good home units you can purchase for that purpose. A word of caution
to the reader with regard to previously diagnosed hypertension cases: Shiatsu is by no means a replacement for medication
one might currently be taking by prescription. Quitting taking your medication "cold turkey" is dangerous. But there
are instances of people who were able to reduce their prescription doses (and even eliminate them altogether) by getting on
a regular program of receiving alternative therapy and continuing to be monitored by their doctor. Eating a healthy diet and getting regular exercise are also known
to benefit people with hypertension.
Lotus Way Shiatsu Clinic has the knowledge and training needed to activate the particular acupoints along the body's
meridians to bring about a release of the excess "liver heat" (incorrect flow of ki) that is typical of cases of
hypertension. Typically, a session will involve working on the liver and gall bladder meridians and some key supplemental
points elsewhere on the head, arms and legs. These are the same points and meridians as in acupuncture, but there are no needles
involved - just pressure and gentle stretching intended to bring the flow of energy into harmony within a person. The
beauty of Shiatsu is that it treats each person as an individual and does not simply apply a standard treatment to everyone
based on similar symptoms. Instead, the whole picture of a person's flow of ki is assessed and through an understanding
of the balance of ki required for good health, a treatment plan is arrived at by the practitioner. This individualistic approach
is why different specific treatments for different people will be more effective than simply performing the same procedure
for everyone. Clients can also plan on leaving Lotus Way Shiatsu Clinic with some real tools that they can take home
and apply themselves. These tools will be tailored to their own particular needs at the time. |
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