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Benefits of Shiatsu

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The benefits of Shiatsu has been known for many centuries, some of them are getting the balance in the most loaded of the body (lower back, neck and legs), nourish the blood and invigorate the kidneys, invigorate the spleen and eliminate moisture body, move the energy and remove blockages that occur.

Receive sessions Shiatsu during pregnancy is one way to reach the delivery in good health, besides this therapy can also be performed during the postpartum , so that the mother will rebalancing your body to relax and put the hip.

Shiatsu: East therapy for pregnant women

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Shiatsu is an oriental therapy ideal for women pregnant as it helps to relieve back pain and circulatory problems. One of the symptoms of pregnancy is weight gain , leading to an overload of the lumbar spine that can cause back pain of varying degree or grip on the sciatic nerve. Other diseases common are vomiting, swollen knees and ankles, poor circulation, breathlessness, varicose veins, etc.

During the pregnancy can be practiced Shiatsu to relieve the imbalances that are emerging and enjoy a healthy pregnancy. The session of Shiatsu 45 minutes until the third month you can practice Shiatsu in any position, then work in a lateral position using pillows and blankets for the expectant mother feel comfortable. Ideal wear loose fitting comfortable clothes, preferably natural fibers. The exercises should always be done with the help of the therapist.

Effects of aquatherapy

The testimony of family talk about amazing transformations in infants with respiratory disorders, orthopedic, neurological, sleep disturbance, anxiety, colic, lactic and loss of appetite. His technique has generated great interest among pediatricians, neurologists and psychologists. It has been recognized as the first therapist who works with babies in the marine world and its great social and humanitarian work in different countries. On the island of Tenerife held the greatest concentration of infants in the sea.

The babies who have practiced this therapy today grow healthy and happy. Your changes ranging from better coordination, mobility, increased communication, appetite, sleep, emotions and creativity. As they say their moms "A complete state of happiness"

The aquatherapy: babies to sea

The aquatherapy at sea is a technique known as more than 2,000 babies and pregnant women worldwide. This technique uses the benefits of the sea to encourage bonding between parents and children and to prevent disease before and after birth, since this therapy is also highly recommended for pregnant women.

The creator of the teraphy aquatherapy or water as it is known internationally, is Raul Plus, a physiotherapist and researcher Spanish. Since 1985, performs therapeutic activities at sea, providing welfare and health care to infants, children and pregnant women who practice it. During his studies at the university, created the aquatic therapeutic movement and began to investigate the relationship between the baby and water during the prenatal and postnatal care. From the first day of life the baby can stimulate this emotional bond between mother and son as a driver using the water.

Laboratory study

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The intestine of the baby is very sensitive and delicate, so this study highlights the importance of breastfeeding immediately after giving birth during the first few days, so that the baby feed of colostrum, which contains this protective substance.

Scientists took samples of colostrum and found that the inhibitor of pancreatic secretory trypsin concentration was seven times higher than in breast milk . This substance not found in any formula.

A laboratory study to analyze the effects that this substance in the human intestine, showed that the inhibitor of pancreatic secretory trypsin formed a natural protective layer in the stomach of the baby due to the movement of intestinal cells damaged areas.

Colostrum repair the intestines of newborn

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Colostrum mother is a very nutritious substance for newborns, it is recommended to breastfeed baby after delivery inmediatamnte so you can feed the colostrum, it contains many proteins, vitamins, minerals and immune agents that protect the baby from viruses and bacteria to those who may be exposed at birth.

Researchers at the University of London have discovered that colostrum acts as a protector and repairer of the delicate intestines of newborns. The study shows that colostrum has a substance called pancreatic secretory inhibitor of trypsin. In colostrum is a large concentration of this substance, which provides immunological agents, water, fat, carbohydrates, proteins, leukocytes and the baby.

Chest exercises for pregnant women

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During the pregnancy you can perform a series of exercises to help you improve the pectoral muscles is also recommended in the postpartum, but is chosen breastfeeding, they will not interfere with it. You can do either standing or seated position Hindu.

With both arms bent, hold on wrists. Pressed hard trying to bring the hands towards the opposite elbow, sending the force from the arms to the chest. Repeat 30 times.
With arms outstretched and hands clasped behind the back. Trying to raise his arms and took off the trunk as possible. Repeat 30 times.
With both arms outstretched to the sides of the body and shoulder height rotations (drawing circles) forward and backward, resting between each other. Perform 10 repetitions in each direction.
Indian sitting position. Join palms of both hands and press hard. Repeat 10 times. It can be done with a tennis ball.