Geriatric massage is gaining acceptance in the medical community. It is being prescribed to elderly patients to improve blood circulation and relieve arthritic symptoms.
The usefulness of Russian and other forms of massage therapy is acknowledged by most medical professionals, some of whom have undertaken massage training themselves.
Knowledge of therapeutic benefits comes from anecdotal evidence rather than research in the Western scientific mode.
Well designed studies have documented the benefits of massage therapy for the treatment of acute and chronic pain, acute and chronic inflammation
Studies have shown that massage can relax the body, decrease blood pressure and heart rate, and reduce stress and depression. It may also provide symptomatic relief for many chronic diseases.
Studies show that when women receive nurturing touch during later pregnancy, they touch their babies more frequently and lovingly.
I haven't actually done any research, but I have worked as an independent massage therapist for 5 years, and have made between $40,000 and $60,000 every year.
"Some places where the genome sequencing has been done is cancer research, alzheimers research and other medical findings. It also has been used in DNA research."
little controlled research has been done on its effectiveness. However, lomilomi has been an accepted part of native Hawaiian culture for hundreds of years.
Anecdotal research has been performed on TT since its development in 1972, but little quantitative research has been carried out.
Tens of thousands of studies have been done on tuberculosis.
There is a great deal of research on curanderismo in the field of anthropology.
Little research has been done within the mainstream or alternative medical communities on labyrinth walking in comparison to other forms of treatment.