Hi I am Julia rhodes , principal colon hydrotherapist wit h West London Colonics .
http://www.wahanda.com/place/west-london-colonics/The stress busting mechanics of massage might be a primeval response.
Cats, and dogs like to be stroked. So do humans. Deprive a baby of human touch for long enough, and it will die!
I think there is something very fundamental and healing about touch itself when delivered in a safe, therapeutic setting.
With colon hydrotherapy , abdominal massage is one of the key techniques I deploy. In fact , fortuitously, the very latest review on our Wahanda page ( Jan2014 , by cutie pie ) mentions how she found the abdominal massage 'lovely'.
The abdominal area is a key area for massage because it houses the bulk of the enteric nervous system ( ENS) the 2nd brain. No wonder its soothing and has a feelgood factor matched by few other experiences.
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"...and even a massage for the tummy and the massage was lovely." from cutie pies review
The reviewer mentions enjoying the “tummy massage”, so I am commenting on specific benefits of ‘Abdominal Massage’ in the context of colonics.
The abdomen houses vital organs responsible for digestion, reproduction and elimination. The digestive system and eliminative system is prone to weakness.
This can happen through illness, or by not exercising enough and living a sedentary lifestyle.
Abdominal Massage aids in proper digestion and relieves constipation. By strengthening weak and relaxed abdominal muscles, it can take strain off of the lower back. A massage can release deep muscle tissue spasms and help align pelvic bones.
This helps the digestive system a lot. Abdominal massage also helps when one is trying to detoxify.
Massage in this area improves the oxygenated blood supply to organs. This stimulates the liver, gall bladder and pancreas allowing the release of metabolic waste products.
So, it’s strongly recommended that one have an abdominal massage when on a colon cleansing program.
Applied pressure with gentle circular motion can also release deep muscle spasms, promote internal heat and break down adhesions or scar tissue.
Gender specific benefits:
For women- this massage has shown to alleviate painful periods and ovulation. It is also helpful in correcting irregular menstrual cycles and easing symptoms of PMS. (There are even studies showing that abdominal massage can be helpful with the symptoms of endometriosis). It aligns the uterus and pelvic bone to their proper positions
For men- The abdominal massage ensures full blood circulation to the prostate and prevents swelling and inflammation. Abdominal massage has also shown to help alleviate the need to urinate frequently.
Any one who has a "knot in the gut" feeling (stress and anxiety) would benefit from abdominal massage
Julia