indian head massage Flashcards

1
Q

what is the ayruveda approach?

A

balance of the body’s mind health and spirit

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federal acts for indian head

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work health and safety
privacy act 1998
therapeutic goods act
local council regulations

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3
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what is scope of practice?

A

performing allowable treatments in given profession

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4
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restrictions to indian head

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allergy
injury
recent surgery
skin trauma

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5
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adverse effects

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disturbed sleep
tiredness
increased urination

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6
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aftercare advice

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avoid exercise
avoid heavy & spicy food
stay hydrated to flush out toxins

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7
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five elements of aryuveda

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fire
water
air
earth
sky

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tridosha (three doshas)

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vata (air)
pita (fire)
kapha (water)

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9
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chakra points

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crown
third eye
throat
heart
solar plexus
sacral
root

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10
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five key principles of ayruveda

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  1. health
  2. triodosha
  3. triguna (components of mind)
  4. seven basic body tissue
  5. disease & cause
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11
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marma points

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intersections for our vital life force & flow which are used to balance energy of the body

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12
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psoriasis

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itchy red flaking skin
if inflamed cannot be massaged

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13
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urticaria

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red puffy bumps (hives)
can spread when massaged

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14
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atopic dermatitis

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dry itchy skin
prone to infection when massaged

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15
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seborrheic dermatitis

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scaly dandruff patches on scalp
inflammation and itchiness when massaged

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