Shiatsu can help to relieve wide range of health problems. It is particularly successful for chronic diseases, such as:
Immune system disorders
Headaches and migraine
Muscle, joint and back pain
High and/or low blood pressure
Stress, anxiety and depression
Chronic fatigue and insomnia
Sciatica, rheumatism and arthritis
Digestive disorders
Shiatsu is also beneficial for
Menstrual problems
During pregnancy
For preparing labour
For menopause
Postnatal syndrome
IBS
Lung related problems (like asthma, bronchitis)
Allergies
How do I know Shiatsu works?
In the year 2006 and 2007, professor A. F. Long at the university of Leeds, UK coordinated an international research on 848 person receiving shiatsu from Austria, Spain and UK.
95 % of the participants said they fell more peaceful and comfortable compared to the period before the received shiatsu.
86 % of the participants who applied for shiatsu for stress and tension, back and joint pain, chronic fatigue, digestive and breathing problems said shiatsu improved their health.
82 % of the participants suggested their overall health improved.
71 % said they feel more energetic.
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