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The energy roller is a small cylinder with protuberances. It is held between the hands and rolled back and forth to apply acupressure. The foot roller (also "krupa chakra") is a round, cylindrical roller with protuberances. It is placed on the floor and the foot is rolled back and forth over it.
For most people, recommendations are to reduce blood pressure to less than or equal to somewhere between 140/90 mmHg and 160/100 mmHg. [2] In general, for people with elevated blood pressure, attempting to achieve lower levels of blood pressure than the recommended 140/90 mmHg will create more harm than benefits, [3] in particular for older people. [4]
Epididymal hypertension (EH), informally referred to as blue balls for males or blue vulva for females, is a harmless but uncomfortable sensation in the genital regions during a prolonged state of sexual arousal. [2] [3] [4] It usually resolves within hours unless relieved through an orgasm. [2]
Massage (video) Massage is the rubbing or kneading of the body's soft tissues. [1] Massage techniques are commonly applied with hands, fingers, elbows, knees, forearms, feet, or a device. [2] [3] The purpose of massage is generally for the treatment of body stress or pain.
A vagal maneuver is an action used to stimulate the parasympathetic nervous system by activating the vagus nerve.The vagus nerve is the longest nerve of the autonomic nervous system and helps regulate many critical aspects of human physiology, including heart rate, blood pressure, sweating, and digestion through the release of acetylcholine.
Myofascial release (MFR, self-myofascial release) is an alternative medicine therapy claimed to be useful for treating skeletal muscle immobility and pain by relaxing contracted muscles, improving blood and lymphatic circulation and stimulating the stretch reflex in muscles.
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Dry water massage typically consists of a bed-like or bed-like design. The user lies down on or sits in the waterproof material barrier while still completely clothed. On the other side of the barrier is a system of various water jets, that utilize different pressures, temperature, and speed settings to massage the body. . [4]