A three storey apartment building on West 11th between Alder and Birch has been evacuated after a two-alarm fire this afternoon. Vancouver Fire Captain Gabe Roder says there was heavy smoke and flames, after the fire broke out on the roof of the building.
Aerial hoses and crews on the roof managed to knock the fire down and checked to make sure it didn't spread into the walls. No one was injured and there's no word on a cause of the fire. There are reports that roofers were working at that apartment building today.
2009年9月2日星期三
Hawaiian lomi lomi massage treats the body and the mind
Lomi lomi (sometimes spelled as lomilomi) is an ancient and powerful form of bodywork that treats the mind as well as the body. Performed for centuries in Hawaiian temples as a right of passage and renewing ritual, the secrets of the lomi lomi are only very slowly being brought to the mainland. There are many styles of lomi lomi that have been passed down through different Hawaiian families. The style described below, often called “temple style”, is believed to be the original form of lomi lomi.
Traditionally, lomi lomi is a deep, therapeutic type of massage designed to release muscle tension and consequently physical and mental stress. The ancient Hawaiian shaman believed in a strong mind-body connection and believed that muscle tension and mental stress were highly related. By using the techniques of the lomi lomi the shaman or kahuna would release tense muscles and provide an overall healing treatment to the recipient.
like most beijing massage and shanghai massage in china lomi lomi is performed on the entire body simultaneously. The therapist will use long flowing strokes that go from head to toe in a continuous, rhythmic movement massaging both the top and the underside of the client’s body. The unique under body massage strokes can be performed because the massage is done on a massage table with no top or bottom sheets (you are covered in the appropriate areas with a small towel). This enables the therapist to slide his or her hands and arms under and around your body using massage techniques unique to this form of therapy.
Unfortunately many Phoenix area spas modify the traditional lomi lomi to fit the spa’s policies and procedures. They use bottom sheets to minimize clean up work, play standard spa music instead of Hawaiian music, and use full sheets and blankets for draping making it extremely difficult for the therapist to perform the flowing full body strokes associated with a lomi lomi. One area spa that does perform lomi lomi in the traditional way is Hawaiian Experience Spa in Scottsdale. You may also be able to find individual therapists in the valley who can provide you with a traditional lomi lomi experience.
2009年9月1日星期二
Fitness: Mysteries of massage explained
There are plenty of reasons for having a massage. Generally speaking, it’ll help keep your body in better condition, prevent injuries and loss of mobility, and cure and restore mobility to any injured muscle tissue. It can enhance performance and could also extend the life of your sporting career.
To understand the benefits of massage, it helps to know how it works. A tight muscle will squeeze blood out like a sponge, depriving the tissues of vital nutrients and energy to repair. The stroking movements of massage create a vacuum which sucks fluid through blood vessels and lymph vessels, and gets your blood pumping properly again,so,you can try the shanghai massage and beijing massage in china.
Deep massage causes the pores in tissue membranes to open and increases tissue permeability, again enabling fluid to move through blood vessels and lymph vessels. This helps remove waste products such as lactic acid and encourages the muscles to take up oxygen and nutrients which help them recover more quickly.
Massage can stretch tissues that can’t be stretched in the usual ways. Bundles of muscle fibres are stretched lengthways as well as sideways, and massage can also stretch the sheath or fascia that surrounds the muscle, releasing any tension or pressure.
Hard training can make tissues hard and inelastic, but massage helps reverse this by stretching the tissues. Similarly, massage can help break down scar tissues which can affect muscle efficiency and lead to inflexible tissues that are prone to injury and pain.
As well as having physical effects, massage can also help you feel less anxious. Tension and waste products in muscles can often cause pain, and massage helps reduce this in many ways, including by releasing the body’s endorphins.
Muscles relax through warming up, circulation and stretching. Mechanoreceptors, which sense touch, pressure, tissue length and warmth, are stimulated during massage and cause a reflex relaxation. A brisk massage before an event can also have an invigorating effect.
Time's pressing
A cyclist’s need for massage can be broken down into three phases:
Maintenance: Maintenance massage helps keep you tuned up and prepared for your next race or hard workout. By helping to maintain proper fibre, tendon and ligament function, massage further speeds post-ride recovery. Done regularly, it allows you to rest more comfortably as well as train sooner with less pain and fatigue, which leads to greater flexibility, increased strength and fewer injuries.
Pre-race: The goal of a pre-race massage is to warm the muscles using techniques such as cross-fibre friction, vigorous effleurage (sliding/gliding) and petrissage (kneading), and should be done using superficial, vigorous, rapid strokes to stimulate the nerves and muscles. Pre race massage should not be slow or deep – muscles have such amazing muscle memory they remember the last movements made. Make it fast and you’ll go fast!
Post-race: Generally, a post-race massage returns muscles to a relaxed state after competition in a relatively short time. It also helps you to return to your next ride fresh and strong by flushing muscles of waste products produced during the ride and stimulating fresh blood flow to the muscles. This helps prevent a delayed onset of soreness, undue fatigue and even insomnia. In contrast to invigorating pre-race strokes, post-race massage involves slower and deeper strokes and stretching.
While a recreational-level cyclist might do fine with one massage session every other week, the more serious rider will probably have greater need, with pro and sport level riders needing a deep tissue massage two days before the race, after the event and once a week for maintenance. Deep tissue massage should be performed before a day off or before a day of easy spinning.
To understand the benefits of massage, it helps to know how it works. A tight muscle will squeeze blood out like a sponge, depriving the tissues of vital nutrients and energy to repair. The stroking movements of massage create a vacuum which sucks fluid through blood vessels and lymph vessels, and gets your blood pumping properly again,so,you can try the shanghai massage and beijing massage in china.
Deep massage causes the pores in tissue membranes to open and increases tissue permeability, again enabling fluid to move through blood vessels and lymph vessels. This helps remove waste products such as lactic acid and encourages the muscles to take up oxygen and nutrients which help them recover more quickly.
Massage can stretch tissues that can’t be stretched in the usual ways. Bundles of muscle fibres are stretched lengthways as well as sideways, and massage can also stretch the sheath or fascia that surrounds the muscle, releasing any tension or pressure.
Hard training can make tissues hard and inelastic, but massage helps reverse this by stretching the tissues. Similarly, massage can help break down scar tissues which can affect muscle efficiency and lead to inflexible tissues that are prone to injury and pain.
As well as having physical effects, massage can also help you feel less anxious. Tension and waste products in muscles can often cause pain, and massage helps reduce this in many ways, including by releasing the body’s endorphins.
Muscles relax through warming up, circulation and stretching. Mechanoreceptors, which sense touch, pressure, tissue length and warmth, are stimulated during massage and cause a reflex relaxation. A brisk massage before an event can also have an invigorating effect.
Time's pressing
A cyclist’s need for massage can be broken down into three phases:
Maintenance: Maintenance massage helps keep you tuned up and prepared for your next race or hard workout. By helping to maintain proper fibre, tendon and ligament function, massage further speeds post-ride recovery. Done regularly, it allows you to rest more comfortably as well as train sooner with less pain and fatigue, which leads to greater flexibility, increased strength and fewer injuries.
Pre-race: The goal of a pre-race massage is to warm the muscles using techniques such as cross-fibre friction, vigorous effleurage (sliding/gliding) and petrissage (kneading), and should be done using superficial, vigorous, rapid strokes to stimulate the nerves and muscles. Pre race massage should not be slow or deep – muscles have such amazing muscle memory they remember the last movements made. Make it fast and you’ll go fast!
Post-race: Generally, a post-race massage returns muscles to a relaxed state after competition in a relatively short time. It also helps you to return to your next ride fresh and strong by flushing muscles of waste products produced during the ride and stimulating fresh blood flow to the muscles. This helps prevent a delayed onset of soreness, undue fatigue and even insomnia. In contrast to invigorating pre-race strokes, post-race massage involves slower and deeper strokes and stretching.
While a recreational-level cyclist might do fine with one massage session every other week, the more serious rider will probably have greater need, with pro and sport level riders needing a deep tissue massage two days before the race, after the event and once a week for maintenance. Deep tissue massage should be performed before a day off or before a day of easy spinning.
2009年8月31日星期一
Massage for the elderly
The elderly population is increasing as baby-boomers "come of age". I am a baby-boomer whose elderly mother lives with her. That's two of us getting older together! What can keep us feeling good? Of course the answer includes numerous things, but one thing that's easy, affordable, and downright delightful is massage.
You don't need to take your elderly parent or patient to a beijing massage therapist to get this most valuable work. You can do it right in the privacy of your home, clinic, or nursing home...in fact, just about anywhere. We’re not talking about massage tables, or even those nice massage chairs you see at health fairs or in health food stores. We’re talking about stroking grandma’s hands and/or feet while she is comfortable in her recliner or bed. Massage stimulates the circulation, releases those neurotransmitters called “endorphins” into the brain—making us feel good—and relieves pain, such as that of arthritis.
Massage can help an elderly person to sleep better at night. You can, of course, give a nice back rub, and even stroke arms and legs, but oftentimes rubbing just the hands or feet will do the trick.
Another nice technique for elderly folks is a head massage. Just insert your fingertips gently into the hair and rub around in circles. You can also lightly circle the forehead, cheeks, chin --and don't forget those all-important ears. Mmmmm! Your grandma or grandpa will be most grateful.
Another wonderful benefit of massage is the closeness that is developed from this touch. Elderly people (as well as all of us) need to be touched and valued, and massage is one of the best ways to show them that they are still important, remembered, and cared for.
For more info: www.ncbtmb.org/. On this site for National Certification Board for Therapeutic Bodyworkers and Massage Therapists you can find a professional practitioner in your area if you desire professional massage--but I encourage you to try it on your own!
You don't need to take your elderly parent or patient to a beijing massage therapist to get this most valuable work. You can do it right in the privacy of your home, clinic, or nursing home...in fact, just about anywhere. We’re not talking about massage tables, or even those nice massage chairs you see at health fairs or in health food stores. We’re talking about stroking grandma’s hands and/or feet while she is comfortable in her recliner or bed. Massage stimulates the circulation, releases those neurotransmitters called “endorphins” into the brain—making us feel good—and relieves pain, such as that of arthritis.
Massage can help an elderly person to sleep better at night. You can, of course, give a nice back rub, and even stroke arms and legs, but oftentimes rubbing just the hands or feet will do the trick.
Another nice technique for elderly folks is a head massage. Just insert your fingertips gently into the hair and rub around in circles. You can also lightly circle the forehead, cheeks, chin --and don't forget those all-important ears. Mmmmm! Your grandma or grandpa will be most grateful.
Another wonderful benefit of massage is the closeness that is developed from this touch. Elderly people (as well as all of us) need to be touched and valued, and massage is one of the best ways to show them that they are still important, remembered, and cared for.
For more info: www.ncbtmb.org/. On this site for National Certification Board for Therapeutic Bodyworkers and Massage Therapists you can find a professional practitioner in your area if you desire professional massage--but I encourage you to try it on your own!
2009年8月30日星期日
Keyport cops raid Route 36 massage parlor
Borough police arrested eight people in connection with a prostitution ring at a Route 36 massage parlor Friday, Chief Thomas Mitchel confirmed Saturday.
Police officers raided Authentic Healing, a massage therapy parlor on Route 36, early Friday afternoon. They seized money and records during the raid.
Police arrested three women who were at the parlor, and five men later Friday evening after the raid that followed a two month investigation by borough detectives.
Arrested in the sting were: Shakia Hawkins, 27 of Carson Avenue, Perth Amboy; Carolonia Gutierrez, 26, of 26th Street North Bergen; Patricia Desouza, 23 of Summer Village Court, Newark; Ronald Denig, 34, of Bordentown Avenue, South Amboy; Kurt Scaduto, 27, of Central Avenue, Brick; Martin Brown, 42, of Martinsville; Anthony Trabachino, 23, of Cliffwood Avenue, Aberdeen; and Alex Disaccia, 52, or Royal Oaks Drive, Toms River.
All eight were charged in engaging in prostitution. Hawkins was charged with possession of marijuana and ecstasy and transferred to Perth Amboy police for an outstanding arrest warrant, Mitchel said.
The three women were friends or associated of the parlor owner, Sandra Espinosa, 34, of Park Avenue in West New York, and Pallisades Avenue in Garfield. Charges are pending against Espinosa, Mitchel said. Espinosa owns other parlors throughout the state.
Police officers raided Authentic Healing, a massage therapy parlor on Route 36, early Friday afternoon. They seized money and records during the raid.
Police arrested three women who were at the parlor, and five men later Friday evening after the raid that followed a two month investigation by borough detectives.
Arrested in the sting were: Shakia Hawkins, 27 of Carson Avenue, Perth Amboy; Carolonia Gutierrez, 26, of 26th Street North Bergen; Patricia Desouza, 23 of Summer Village Court, Newark; Ronald Denig, 34, of Bordentown Avenue, South Amboy; Kurt Scaduto, 27, of Central Avenue, Brick; Martin Brown, 42, of Martinsville; Anthony Trabachino, 23, of Cliffwood Avenue, Aberdeen; and Alex Disaccia, 52, or Royal Oaks Drive, Toms River.
All eight were charged in engaging in prostitution. Hawkins was charged with possession of marijuana and ecstasy and transferred to Perth Amboy police for an outstanding arrest warrant, Mitchel said.
The three women were friends or associated of the parlor owner, Sandra Espinosa, 34, of Park Avenue in West New York, and Pallisades Avenue in Garfield. Charges are pending against Espinosa, Mitchel said. Espinosa owns other parlors throughout the state.
2009年8月27日星期四
Massage centers sealed
The promise of Jakarta City Administration to seal entertainment industry which is against the operational time during fasting month is proved. Entering the fifth day of fasting month, Jakarta Dept. of Tourism and Cultural has sealed three massage centers, De Cleo in Pantai Indah Kapuk North Jakarta, massage center in Losari Hotel Panglima Polim South Jakarta, and in Fortuna Hotel Tamansari West Jakarta.
De Cleo Massage Center was sealed in August 24, massage center in Losari Hotel sealed on August 22, and in Fortuna Hotel was sealed on August 21. “Those three places must be sealed because of ignoring the operational time during fasting moth,” said Arie Budhiman for the agency, Wednesday (8/26).
The sanction which is given based on By-law No 10/2004 about Tourism and Goverbor Decree No 98/2004 about Tourism Industry Operational in Jakarta.
Jakarta Governor Fauzi Bowo admitted the sanction will give shock therapy for other tourism industries. That is why the governor instructing Satpol PP personnel to monitor the tourism industries routinely. “Please monitor the tourism industry during fasting month,”
Based on By-law No 10/2004 and Governor Decree No 98/2004, the tourism industry like night club, discotheque, sauna, massage center, arcade game, and bar must be closed during fasting month up to one day after Lebaran.
Moreover, the other entertainment industries have different operational time during fasting month like karaoke and live music can be started at 8.30 pm up to 1.30 am, billiard at 10 am to 12 am (opened in one room with karaoke and live music), but billiard in one room with night club, discotheque, sauna, massage center, and arcade game must be closed.
De Cleo Massage Center was sealed in August 24, massage center in Losari Hotel sealed on August 22, and in Fortuna Hotel was sealed on August 21. “Those three places must be sealed because of ignoring the operational time during fasting moth,” said Arie Budhiman for the agency, Wednesday (8/26).
The sanction which is given based on By-law No 10/2004 about Tourism and Goverbor Decree No 98/2004 about Tourism Industry Operational in Jakarta.
Jakarta Governor Fauzi Bowo admitted the sanction will give shock therapy for other tourism industries. That is why the governor instructing Satpol PP personnel to monitor the tourism industries routinely. “Please monitor the tourism industry during fasting month,”
Based on By-law No 10/2004 and Governor Decree No 98/2004, the tourism industry like night club, discotheque, sauna, massage center, arcade game, and bar must be closed during fasting month up to one day after Lebaran.
Moreover, the other entertainment industries have different operational time during fasting month like karaoke and live music can be started at 8.30 pm up to 1.30 am, billiard at 10 am to 12 am (opened in one room with karaoke and live music), but billiard in one room with night club, discotheque, sauna, massage center, and arcade game must be closed.
2009年8月26日星期三
Massage Therapy Benefits HIV and AIDS
Vital Life Services of Oakland, California provided shanghai massage as one of their services to low-income and homeless people living with HIV or AIDS.
“We did offer massage to our clients and they greatly benefited from the treatments. All of our therapists were volunteers,” said Program Director Debbie Rugh, “Both staff and clients were most grateful for the services rendered by these remarkable individuals. We operated the program on a rotating basis. There were usually about 40-50 clients signed-up on the waiting list.”
Massage therapy is quite beneficial for those who live with the symptoms or effects of
HIV or AIDS. The major benefit of massage therapy are a positive, caring and nurturing
“We did offer massage to our clients and they greatly benefited from the treatments. All of our therapists were volunteers,” said Program Director Debbie Rugh, “Both staff and clients were most grateful for the services rendered by these remarkable individuals. We operated the program on a rotating basis. There were usually about 40-50 clients signed-up on the waiting list.”
Massage therapy is quite beneficial for those who live with the symptoms or effects of
HIV or AIDS. The major benefit of massage therapy are a positive, caring and nurturing
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