Posts Tagged ‘medical science’

Shiatsu Massage Therapy With Car Seat Massager

Massage and acupressure therapies date back to 2000 BC when these techniques were used to relieve body pain. However, with the emergence of medical science and technology, these therapies were neglected for a prolonged period of time. In today’s society, most doctors are in favor of massage therapy and are recommending a combination of massage therapy with medication to combat illness.

Shiatsu massage originates from Japan. This type of massage uses the palm, fingers, and thumb to stimulate the acupuncture points on the body. This stimulation leads to the secretion of internal body chemicals that can relieve body ache and pains and helps the body to relax and gain energy. Read more…

Samavedana – A Hope, Help, and Healing Hand

In last few decades, medical science has seen enormous advancement in terms of diagnostic, therapeutic and rehabilitation techniques. But unfortunately it has increased the overall cost of the medical facilities, making it unreachable to a majority of the population. Unlike other services, medical service can neither be substituted nor neglected when the need occurs. In developing countries, where many families find it difficult to get enough food for the day, how can they afford expenses of the medical treatment if their earning member needs an urgent operation or a costly treatment regimen? This question has haunted me for a very long time, since I got admission to the medical school. But recently, I came across an organization called Samavedana that not only provides hope to poor and needy patients, but in other way supports the existence of the entire family, as well.

Internationally acclaimed neurosurgeon Dr Charudatta Apte and his associated have been working hard for last six years to provide not just financial assistance to the poor and needy patients, but at times free medical treatment as well. The group that started with an aim of providing neurological treatment to the poor, has now expanded its activities to cardiology, hematology, pediatrics and ophthalmology, through a team of around 30 doctors and more than 2600 donors. Read more…