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689 days ago
daiseblue's Answer
It is the practice of accomplished hands-on yet differs from SPA massage.
After an initial consultation is conducted and background information obtained, the process of hilot follows: this involves the manipulation of the nerves and veins, joints, tendons, sinews and ligaments.
Through deep concentration and attention to specific details, the unique mobilization, manipulation and stimulation methods are what makes hilot excel in the proper functioning of the nervous system which regulates and coordinates bodily activities and responses, veins and arteries which support the flow of blood, tendons and ligaments that support the physical movement of muscles and bones.
Sensitivity to hilot may surface during the session. According to the experts, this is due to the nerve-pathway stimulation. But the results outweigh any initial discomfort - an indicator of bodily imbalances. This can lessen or even diminish after consecutive hilot sessions - an indication of the body's return to improved health. Based on his research, Apostol's holistic approach addresses the mind and body through cultural and sociological perspectives.
"Many traditional Filipino healers heal from both a scientific, spiritual background and holistic attitude. This is especially true since the cultural roots stem from an animistic base where spirituality is high and esoteric devotees have an uncanny ability to tap into altered state of consciousness in order to obtain information.
"Perhaps the earliest concept of illness causation is that they were the result of offended elemental or ancestral spirits, or through sorcery - beliefs that still exists to this day. Those that suspect illness attributed to one of these two sources prefer treatment from a traditional healer that specializes in such cases.
"Not only would it be beneficial but crucial for us to adopt a "holistic" lifestyle. Deriving from the Greek root word, holos, for "whole," Taber's medical dictionary clearly defines holistic medicine as "comprehensive and total care of a patient."
For Filipinos who have been used to trading and bartering with the local manghihilots in the rural areas of the Philippines, watch out. It won't be long now before the world, is word of mouth and web access, catches on to the healing arts of our nanays and tatays. the secret is out.
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