Shiatsu pressure points

Regular Shiatsu sessions help to prevent the build-up of stress in our daily lives.

Shiatsu is a Japanese word. It means ‘finger pressure’. A Shiatsu treatment does however incorporate the use not only of finger pressure, but also thumbs, palms, knees, forearms, elbows and feet. Pressure is applied to the areas of energy lines (meridians) to promote good health by 'stimulating the body's energy flow (Ki)'.

Shiatsu can also assist an individual with their self development and self healing; balancing the underlying causes of a condition; taking into account the functioning of the physical and psychological; promoting health and strengthening the body’s own healing abilities.

1.Relieve insomnia by massaging the face. Press the thumb between the eyes at the arch of the nose. Hold the thumb steady for several seconds and release. Repeat several times. This will ease tension in the face and allow relaxation to come more freely. 

2. Escape from anxiety is something everyone desires but rarely achieves. To reduce anxiety, use the knuckles to mildly tap across the top of the head. Don't be forceful and be sure to keep a steady rhythm. This technique is also said to bring courage.

3. Regulating metabolism doesn't have to be left to diet and excercise alone. Try placing your index finger below the nose at a right angle. Rub side to side and repeat twelve times. Not only does this method stimulate metabolism, it is thought to increase confidence as well.

4. Pressure and stiffness in the back can be caused by sitting at a desk too long. Gain strength and energy by standing up and placing hands on the waist. With thumbs pointing upwards on the back, steadily apply pressure in an up and down motion on either side of the spine.

 

5. Get the energy flowing by separating the toes with one hand, then squeezing each toe between the thumb and index finger. This allows energy to flow from the feet all the way to the chest.

6. Give yourself a foot massage while stretching the quads and aligning the spine. Kneel all the way down resting on the feet. Press the thumbs into the soles of the feet to massage the arches and balls of the feet. This helps with relaxation and improves balance.

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Acupuncture (acupressure) points on dogs and cats.

When the points shown here in the chart, 

are stimulated via touch or pressure,
they bring harmony to the Stomach, Spleen, Liver and Gall Bladder and other parts of the body.

An unbalance in the organs of the digestive tract will manifest itself in frequent burping, gas, runny stools, poor assimilation of food and loss of appetite, this is just a partial list of problems.

You may also observe that your dog is lethargic and has no interest in play-time. They might also have a sad look and seem as though they can not get comfortable.

Every one of the points shown  corresponds to an organ that is important for a healthy digestive tract. The one exception is CV. This stands for "Conception Vessel" and it is not an organ, but rather a meridian that runs from under the tail towards the head and ends at the center of the lower lip. The companion meridian is the "Governing Vessel" which goes in the opposite direction, starting at the center of the upper lip then ending at the base of the tail.By working along the meridians and paying special attention to these points, balance and harmony can be returned.

In addition to using acupressure massage for regulating blood and qi, we will also be able to address any emotional issues the animal may be experiencing at the time since the stomach meridian is also associated with worry, fear and sadness.

GV26 nose point

 

Around the eye.

 

Meridians on the scull. 

The Ear. 

 

 Points in the neck

 

All Points.

 Points often used.

Cat's points are similar to the dog's.

..and Horses have theirs.

Paw points.
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Dogs and humans appear to react to the needling of acu-points similar. Horses, cats, birds and other highly reactive animal species may respond even better to it.
This ancient, complementary treatment method is becoming more and more popular in veterinary practice.

It is used successfully to treat:

• Chronic pain
• Musculoskeletal problems
• Digestive disorders
• Skin problems
• Wound healing
• Neurological diseases

... just to mention a few.

Dogs that suffer from chronic pain can feel usually after a few sessions relief and fading of pain.
Acupuncture for canines can help to improve wound healing and pain control in the management of post-operative rehabilitation... ... so that way the dosage of pain killers and the duration of their intake can be reduced considerably.

"Doesn't it hurt being needled?" - This is an often asked question.

Most dogs don't seem to feel the needle insertion. Most humans neither...Usually they connect a treatment session with a positive, relaxing and calming experience.



They often become very sleepy during or after treatment. (There are even reports of dog owners who say that their pet had slept for a day or two after having had acupuncture...)
Some dogs might feel or appear in the first days after an initial session worse, than they had been before. This effect is also known in homeopathy and is called there an initial aggravation. I saw this effect happen in a few cases and after successive sessions patients have improved very much.
As a complementary treatment for a dog acupuncture offers an interesting and safe approach to the treatment of a various conditions.

Keep in mind, though, that it is not a cure-all and some dogs will respond only poorly or not at all to a treatment.

Pain relief for dogs and cats is one of the most challenging aspects of animal health care.
Knowing which solution best serves your pet will help to avoid potentially serious side-effects caused by administering a pain relief pill you bought over the counter and may not know enough about.
It is best to have some cat-specific emergency pain relief pill or oral solution at hand, so try to prepare before these events happen and have a small first-aid kit at home.

• Always keep in mind that cats and small dogs are NO  children and therefore never use human  pain medicine for feline and  K9 pain relief as this can cause really bad side effects.
• Aspirin is not suitable for pain relief for cats. Even the smallest piece of a normal human tablet, given once or twice, can cause fatalities.

Qi directs and coordinates the flow of energy that is present in all life forms.

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You are what you have.

Discrimination

Your car is German. Your vodka is Russian. Your pizza is Italian. Your kebab is Turkish. Your democracy is Greek. Your coffee is Brazilian. Your movies are American. Your tea is Tamil. Your shirt is Indian. Your oil is Saudi Arabian. Your electronics are Chinese. Your numbers are Arabic and your letters are Latin, 

and you complain your neighbour is an immigrant? 

Get yourself together ..............!!

NO TO RASCISM.

Korean-Adoptee-Registry.

 There are still so many people struggling with their identity.  They know they were adopted as a little child, some even carry memories of that early periode in their youth. But often a lot of information got lost, which made it hard to search and find for original roots in faraway countries with their foreign languages. Since the Internet opened their doors everthing goes faster and easier, we have access to almost everything we are interested in. It's an overwhelming source of info and every second more is added, faster than we can read it....

Many adoptive children  originate from warzones, often the parents and other family members were killed or were spread all over the country to flee the atrocities of war.  These children had to cope with another culture, another language, other parents, other food and habits. And how about their different looks..?? Almond eyes, dark skin and black hair, most of them halfbreeds . Enemy or liberator, they both spread their seed and created  unwanted children. These were the ones to go up for adoption first....!!!
Now, 50 - 60 years later all those people are given more access to info than ever before, but they have to hurry otherwise the family they are looking far might be 'extinct', I mean we're taking about 80+ oldies, howmany are still alive?

'Facebook', the largest social network in the world with 600 million accounts, not only connects friends but also reaches a possibility to find lost family members. Searching by Name, Hometown or Current City, School, Work and Interests opens many a new window. Since I'm on FB I was able to trace so many old colleagues and friends from the past, and still adding new...!Now this:

 Don Gordon Bell

A good personal friend of mine, Don Gordon Bell,  has to deal with this. He tells all about it on his blog: Korean War Baby. In his search for relatives he noticed he wasn't the only one, many others like him  Googled the Net for the same reasons. This week (feb 1, 2011) Don started a new profile on Facebook to set-up a new Adoptee Registry search page.

 http://www.facebook.com/pages/Korean-Adoptee-Registry/138856209512046

 I like to share this link with everybody who is looking for lost contacts in Korea.

Adult Adoptee Survey | Speaker's Bureau | Adoptee Resources

February 2011

International Forum Holt International and Adoptees For Children are hosting an International Forum in Washington D.C. April 13-16, 2011. In addition to adoption professionals and adult adoptees, there will be international guests from a variety of countries. For more information and Forum registration at http://www.holtinternational.org/conference/internationalForum/overview.shtml. Please forward information about this event to your networks. We look forward to seeing you there!   Holt Adoptee Camp Counselor We are looking for enthusiastic adult adoptees to be camp staff with us this summer.  The staff is required to work with Holt for five weeks from July 12-August 13.  This time includes 1 week of staff training before camps begin.  Once the camp season is under way, we’ll travel together across the country to serve hundreds of transracial and international adoptees.  Through organized small group times and everyday interactions, you’ll have the opportunity to mentor the campers while helping them grow and be their best. How to applyIf you’re interested in being a Holt camp staff person, register online at http://www.holtinternational.org/camp/staffAppl.shtml. For more information about the program or counselor responsibilities, please contact Steve Kalb stevek@holtintl.org or Michael Tessier michaelt@holtintl.org for details.

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Holt Homecoming Program

Mapo-gu Office and Holt Children's Services, Inc. have joined forces to develop and present their Homecoming Program that is designed exclusively for Korean Adoptees; the goal is to provide assistance for individuals who want to live and work in Korea. Our objective is to facilitate opportunities for adoptees to better understand their Motherland while building networks with other adoptees as-well-as native Koreans. Our hope is that the Homecoming Program will help participants understand their Korean identities while providing a home base for adoptees during their stay in Korea.

The program is a paid three-month position with Holt Children's Services, Inc. For more information and application contact Courtney Rader, Adult Adoptee Director at courtneyr@holtintl.org.

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 IIIHR Adult Adoptee Program

The IIIHR program is a non-profit educational institution attached to Inje University, located in Gimhae, Gyeonngnam Providence, Korea. The program invites Koreans, who were adopted as children into overseas families, to live on campus for a semester, to study the Korean language, history, and culture, and to attend short trips to different cultural or historical sites around the country for a 16 week stay at Inje University.

The IIIHR program will be having its 10th anniversary in 2011. Since the program was established, we have had 170 students from 12 different countries. The program is based on respecting life, an educational principle at Inje University, and was created for Koreans who were adopted at an early age overseas.

Applications are being accepted for the 2011 Spring (2nd of March to 10th of June) and 2011 Fall (29th of August to 9th of December). Tuition is $600 USD and covers classes, housing, cafeteria meals (breakfast, lunch, dinner) and day trips to cultural and historical sites for the whole semester. Flight not included. Classes are approximately 10 students in size and taught in English. Students will live on campus with a Korean roommate, attend classes, and have access to Inje University's student organizations, weight training gyms, library, and computers. Applications are due February 11, 2011 for both Spring and Fall semesters.

For more information and application download "2011 Inje University IIIHR Program" or contact IIIHR@hotmail.com

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National Institute for International Education (NIIED) The Korean Government Scholarship Program is designated to provide higher education in Korea for international students, with the aim of promoting international exchange in educations, as well as mutual friendship amongst the participating countries. Adult adoptees are encouraged to apply. Master and Doctoral scholarships require at least Level 3 of the Test of Proficiency in Korean (TOPIK). Both programs offer 1 year language study prior to start Master's or Doctoral programs. Scholarship includes: -Airfare: Round-trip economy class ticket.= -Monthly Allowance: 900,000 won (KRW) per month -Research Allowance: 210,000 won for scholars in the humanities and social sciences and 240,000 won for scholars in natural and mechanic sciences per semester -Relocation Allowance: 200,000 won upon arrival -Language Training Fee: full coverage -Tuitions: All admission fees are waived by the host institution, tuition is paid by NIIED -Dissertation Printing Costs: 500,000 to 800,000 won depending on the actual costs -Medical Insurance: 15,000 won per month will be provided (limited coverage) -Special funding for scholars who are proficient in the Korean language (TOPIK Level 5 or 6) will receive 100,000 per month (commencing from the degree program) For full description, requirements, and application visit NIEED's website at NIEED International Scholarship

Holt International Children's Services - PO Box 2880 - Eugene, OR 97402  Phone: 1-888-355-4658 - Web:  http://www.holtinternational.org/

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