Traditional Thai foot massage
ฝ่าเท้า
Nuad Fátháo
 Foot massage, an ancient Chinese therapeutic technique, has been used successfully for more than 3000 years in Asia. It cures and prevents numerous diseases e.g. headache, stress, exhaustion, asthma, constipation, sinusitis and migraine.
The sensory nerves of internal organs run across the whole body, many of them being in contact with other organs, just like the skin. Almost all sensory nerves have their roots in the sole. Foot massage stimulates the activity of internal organs, creates balance in blood and lymphatic circulation, improves physical condition and endurance. Furthermore it enhances immunity, detoxicates, rejuvenates and helps the patient living a longer life. The masseur works with hands, fingers, a special stick made of wood, creams and oils.
 Sole is the map of the body. If a part of the body or an organ is sick, its circulation gets inadequate, then the relevant point on the sole becomes particularly sensitive for pressing. If this point is massaged, circulation in the region of the body, that is in contact with this point, improves. Often small lumps can be felt (uric acid and other excreta), which tend to crack when massaged and patients feel it as a stabbing pain. Foot massage is a particularly efficient therapy for the functional disorders of internal organs as a self-curing method. Lymphatic system transports the end-products of metabolism from the tissues. These particles may be too large to return to circulation and may not further decompose in the tissues either. In case of a healthy body, the flow of life energy is unhindered in the meridians. Loose living, emotional stress, weakness or an injury can disturb this flow. Massage can make stuck energy flow again and improves the defensive strength of the body. Massage and its psychological impact can make patients free from anxiety and stress. It teaches patients to feel where the energy flow is blocked. It releases energies changing posture and facial expression. It can also provide help for spiritual imbalance.
Achievable results: it enhances the activities of the body, improves blood circulation, helps decompose toxic substances.
Advantages: widespread use; mitigates and cures problems caused by chronic diseases, efficient for all age groups, no side-effects.
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