Magic Hands: Chinese Massage for Osteoporosis

Dear Patron, I believe many of you have received my booklet regarding the 12 meridians, your life channels. If you still don’t have one, please come to the counter of Palace Herbal Spa to get one, I still have some copies left.

One client recently requested about menopause and osteoporosis therapy. And I would like to take this chance to show you how and why Chinese massage can help with these problems.

According to Pacific College of Oriental Medicine, Osteoporosis, commonly referred to as brittle bones, is a syndrome leading to reduction in bone mineral density, and architecture and changes in the variety and amount of proteins in bone. The patient is at an increased risk of fracture. A hip or spine fracture would require immediate hospitalization and surgery. Spinal or vertebral fractures can result in loss of height, severe back pain and deformity.

There are various risk factors linked to the development of Osteoporosis:

-80% of cases occur in women, as they have lighter and thinner bones and lose bone rapidly post menopause.
-Age reduces bone density.
-Heredity and genetics determine if one is at risk.
-A smaller and thinner person is at a higher risk
-An adult who has broken one or more bones during their adulthood.
-There is a greater likelihood of people of Caucasian, Asian or Latino descent to develop osteoporosis as compared to Africans. -Women with low estrogen levels.
-Men with low testosterone levels. Testosterone may be low due to high alcohol intake and insufficient diet. -A diet lacking in calcium, vitamin D, phosphorous and essential vitamins.
-Too much of animal protein in the diet can lead to loss of calcium through the kidneys.
-High consumption of sodium.
-Inactive lifestyle combined with smoking and alcohol abuse increase the risk  of osteoporosis.

Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) centers on the balancing of energy (Qi) in each human being to achieve overall wellness. According to TCM, the loss of kidney Qi and blood stagnation are mainly responsible for osteoporosis. Kidney rules over bones, to balance the kidney is to keep the bones in good order.

Acupuncture/acupressure massage has been shown to treat Osteoporosis. When the specific points are subjected to pressure, the nerve stimulation works towards building calcitonin, the hormone responsible for recalcification of bone and reducing bone pain. Research done at the Chengdu University, Sichuan Province of China, have proven the positive effects of acupuncture towards increase in bone metabolism.
The tried and tested ancient Chinese preparations coupled with acupuncture offer promise in treating the root causes of osteoporosis and bone disease, providing a beneficial environment to the body and enhancing bone health.

If you have menopause and osteoporosis problems, I suggest you get the following treatment at our spa:

30 min ginger foot reflexology spa, plus half hour table massage.

Ginger is one of the best Chinese herbal medicine to restore chi (life force) to the kidney( Kidney means your kidney and reproductive organs). And a reflexology concentrating on the center of the bottom of the feet (kidney zone) and the heel of the feet (reproduction area), can help with many ailments. After this foot spa, come to the table, and let the therapist massage on your back and lower back (bladder channels), and your belly( Conception Vessel, stomach channels, etc). This combination of holistic health care will give you great treatment for the menopause and osteoporosis problems.

Recommended: Drink Ginger Hot Tea after you get home from our spa. Chop some fresh ginger, boil for 15 minutes. Add honey. Taste the wonder of natural medicine.

Any questions, please email me at: palaceherbalspa@aol.com

May Wang, Holistic Health Care Practitioner

Call me to book your special treatment. 858-776-8933