In the ancient civilizations before the birth of conventional medicine, one of the most common ways of treating people was by performing a variety of therapeutic massages for different ailments. A blend of herbal oils were poured on the skin and special techniques were used to release stress and tension. These techniques vary depending on what the imbalance is.

Long sweeping strokes is to warm and soothe the muscles while fast friction is to breakdown tension so is the kneading and pounding. Today in the east the practice of applying pressure on certain points of the body have also proven to be so effective that there is usually no need to take a painkiller, if suffering from any type of muscular ache.

One of the most beneficial types of massages is a back massage. A back analysis can also be done if the massage is given correctly to check for congestion or imbalances in the organs or other areas of the body. A good back massage should be relaxing yet uplifting. The pressure should be firm and tight muscles must be targeted correctly so as to avoid future complications.

It is very important for people to get massages done regular as a way of taking care of their over all health. People of the ancient times understood massages to be a necessity and not just a luxury unlike today. It is a preventative measure for any diseases or imbalances that may be caused due to stress. There are many spas and massage center in every area that offer massages however please make sure that you book in with a qualified therapist to obtain maximum results.

From all the different types of massages to choose from give your self at least an hour every 2 weeks to maintain overall balance and wellbeing.

We live in a world where we all know what's right and what's wrong, what to do and what not to do and what's possible and what's impossible. The reason for this is because as we grow up this is how we've conditioned our minds to think. We are full of judgements of what's right and what's wrong. Some people follow what life teaches them, some follow what religion teaches them while others just follow their environment (family, friends, peers, etc). In a nutshell these thought processes become our REALITY.

For instance, most people believe that stealing is wrong. However, if you were to take a little boy from the slums of Brazil, he grows up seeing his father stealing just so that he can feed the family. In this little boy's mind, stealing is not wrong, instead its a means of living. This is his reality. Hence, he will keep stealing as he associates it with something positive and no matter what anyone may say, he will always be successful doing it as he believes that that is the only way to survival no matter what he does in life.

We are all different in this way, and we all have our way of critical thinking. The one biggest problem with this mind set (amongst several others) is the judgement that only certain things are possible while others are not.

If we reflect and think, why would some things be impossible to some while it is very possible others? The Answer: Because we believe it can't happen. What we believe we achieve.

Research shows that if you completely believe in something, it is quite likely going to happen. For instance, no matter how many financials problems you are faced with, if you start to believe that you are abundant and financially secure, you absolutely will be. The same applies to weight loss, relationships, family and so forth. You can simply recreate your reality.

Think only positive thoughts and see how it manifests. You can start today by making a list of all the things you want to change in your life and write it on a piece of paper in past tense (as if it's already happened), read it everyday as you believe it and simply watch the magic happen.

Everyone at some point in their lives is faced with a problem irrespective of whether it is physical, emotion, psychological or even spiritual. Most people often seem to think of healing as a quick fix to an issue, however the true meaning of healing is to identify the root cause of what it is that is causing that problem in the first place.

For example, for people who are unable to express themselves emotionally, verbally or physically at some point in time will start to develop either stiffness in the neck or infections in the throat. Usually one would think of getting a massage to relieve the stiffness or perhaps pop a lozenges for the throat irritation, however the real cause is the inability to express. Although the massage and lozenges would help, they would only be a temporary solution to the problem and it would just be a matter of time before it surfaces again. By identifying real problem, you can irradiate it for ever and also realize the other parts of our life it may be pouring into.

Some feel that they dont really care about the root cause, they just want it to be resolved, such at the stiffness for instance. That is completely up to your discretion however please note that as mentioned before it would be quite likely to come back once that emotion is triggered again.

Healing is ultimately about balancing body, mind and soul. It is about realizing that it may take one smal thing to create the biggest catastrophes. It urges us to take inventory about what is really important for us to hold on to and what really isn't but we are conditioned to believe it is. Today, release all that that is bad for you and embrace all that is filled with love and positivity and let the true healing begin.

Crystal Therapy is performed by placing gemstones and crystals on various parts of the body to facilitate healing. Different gemstones and crystals have different energy vibrations/frequencies and its these vibrations that provide the healing effect. Different gemstones have a different effect on the body and mind. They can be used directly to the place that is experiencing discomfort or can be placed on the respective chakras. They can also simply be carried or worn as jewelry.

People are instinctively attracted to stones that their bodies need. This is usually the first step in the healing process. If you are faced with having to deal with any type of physical or mental disease or disorder, holding on to gemstones for that particular issue is prove to be quite helpful to you. The healing process will speed up significantly and you will experience an over all calm and inner peace.

They are also fabulous to give away as gifts.

For those interested in the history of crystal healing, research states that the practice of using gemstones for healing originates from Egypt thousands of years ago. Others believe it is even older, beginning in the ancient civilizations of Atlantis or even Lemuria. Most major religions of the world also tend to talk about different stones and its significance to man. Where ever it began, the one thing that is most important is that the benefits of these nature's gifts has helped heal civilization through all age of time.

Go grab some crystals for yourself today and see the difference. Here are some suggestions:

• Amethyst: sedative energy, stability, strength & peace.
• Aquamarine: courage, intellect, protection.
• Citrine: positive energy, warmth, joy, optimism.
• Garnet: commitment, devotion, love, stability.
• Jade: harmony, peace, confidence.
• Lapis Lazuli: knowledge, wisdom, perfection.
• Malachite: loyalty, fidelity, reasoning ability.
• Peridot: healing, protection.

Aromatherapy these days is something offered by every spa and salon around the corner from where you are probably sitting right now! The sad part is that with all the different types of oils and blends out there the true essence of aromatherapy has become completely saturated and people have moved away from the true use of this therapy.

Aromatherapy is a treatment done with essential oils that are extracted from various plant parts. It would be the root, the stem, the flower or even the fruit. These are known as the essences of the plant i.e essential oils. These oils are extremely potent and have very therapeutic effect on the body, mind and emotions. Essential oils can either be inhaled or applied to the skin. Due to the high potency factor of these oils they should never be applied directly and must be mixed in a base oil instead. Each oil has its own purpose and can be used on its own or mixed with a combination of oils to create a blend. Aromatherapy can be used for almost any aliment, disease or disorder and has been proven to be very effective in healing process.

Aromatherapy was discovered when a french scientist burnt his hands during an experiment that he was conducting in his lab. As soon as his hands got burned instinctively he put them in a bucket filled with lavender flowers, in a day his burns were completely healed. Since he realized that the lavender not only healed his hands completely but also left no scarring he was compelled to explore the world of plant based oils and hence aromatherapy was born.

The aroma of the oils also stimulate the olfactory nerve in the brain and create a healing effect. Please keep in mind that pregnant women are advised to avoid using aromatherapy oils during their pregnancy and breast feeding.

Aromatherapy oils are truly magic in a bottle and no matter what you may be suffering from there is definitely a blend to cure it. Please note that blends should be created only by qualified master blenders or aromatherapy practitioners.