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according to Reichan theory, flows from the pelvic area Sanum remedies: See Pleomorphic remedies.
towards the eye area. If there is a blockage in energy, it
disrupts the flow to the other six body divisions and can Sanum therapy: Is a comprehensive holistic system that
cause visible body changes and problems. aims to alter and regulate the internal environment of
the patient, in order to restore health. Homeopathic and
Reiki: Practitioners of this ancient Tibetan healing system Isopathic remedies (developed by German scientist Dr.
use light hand placements to channel healing energies Gunther Enderlein) are used.
to the recipient. Although practitioners may vary widely
in technique and philosophy, reiki commonly is used to Satiation (satiety): The feeling or state of being sated;
treat emotional and mental distress and chronic and acute being satisfactorily full and unable to take on more. The
physical problems and to assist the recipient in achieving satiety center in animals are located in ventromedial
spiritual focus and clarity. nucleus of hypothalamus.

Resina: Refers to the resin that is secreted by the plant or Sedative: Exerts a soothing, tranquilizing effect on the
by distillation of the balsamum. body.

Resorbent - aids reabsorption of blood from bruises. Seitai: Technically, it consists in easing the activity of
the life force by re-adjusting the physiology of the body.
Rhizoma: Refers to the rhizome or a creeping horizontal Basic known techniques are katsugen undō, Seitai taisō
stem, generally bearing roots on its underside. and yuki. Seitai was invented by Haruchika Noguchi. He
also founded the Seitai Society in 1956. A major concept
Rife wave therapy: Is the use of ultrasound frequencies to in seitai is taiheki. Seitai is also known as Noguchi Seitai
dissolve and kill cancer cells so that normal, healthy cells to avoid ambiguity. Seitai, in Japanese is used to refer to a
and tissues are not harmed. range of osteopathy and chiropractic therapies. Note: For
some people, Seitai was invented by Michio Takahashi
Rin gongs: See Singing bowls.
in the 1920s. He is also called the founder of the Seitai
Rolf® Line: The Rolf® line is a part of the original Rolfing School.
recipe. It is an invisible line that connects a person to their Shamanic singing: Shamanic-style sound healing is
environment.
about energetically connecting to the whole, that which
Rolfing® structural integration: Rolfing is a holistic, is larger than the individual listeners. Depending on the
hands on, deep tissue modality that manipulates and context, that can mean the spirit realm or simply the sense
changes the myofascial system throughout the body. of community. There is typically a ritualistic component
Through educated touch and movement education, to Shamanic sound healing, it may involve setting the
a client’s posture and structure, their whole being is tone through lighting, scent, heat, or requesting recipients
reorganizes within the field of gravity. take a specific pose. The shaman or group uses sound as a
way to direct spiritual energy into an afflicted person or to
Rubefacient: Agent which reddens skin, dilates the vessels, participants.
and increases blood supply locally.
Shamanism: A system of healing based on spiritual
practices present in most indigenous cultures. The shaman
acquires knowledge, wisdom and spiritual power from
S personal helping spirits encountered on journeys into other
realities. They return with vital information about healing.
Shamans are considered “walkers between the worlds” and
retrievers of souls.

Salt therapy: See Halotherapy. Shiatsu: The most widely known form of acupressure,
shiatsu has been used in Japan for more than 1000 years to
treat pain and illness and for general health maintenance.
Using a series of techniques, practitioners apply rhythmic
Salve: Semisolid preparation (usually containing a finger pressure at specific points on the body to stimulate
medicine) applied externally as a remedy or for soothing an
irritation. chi, or vital energy.

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