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Tai chi strengthens both the lower and upper extremities and also the core muscles of the back and abdomen. Flexibility. Tai chi can boost upper- and lower-body flexibility as well as strength. Balance.

Shiatsu literally means finger (Shi) pressure (Atsu) and although Shiatsu is primarily pressure, usually applied with the thumbs along the meridian lines; extensive soft tissue manipulation and both active and passive exercise and stretching may be part of the treatments.

Balm is a topical over-the-counter pain reliever. It contains camphor, menthol, cajuput oil, and clove oil, plus other ingredients. You can buy it as a cream, gel, or liquid.

A full body detox, or cleanse, is a plan that people follow in an effort to eliminate toxins from the body.

Toxins, such as poisons or pollutants, are substances that negatively affect health. The body can already eliminate these substances on its own through the liver, kidneys, digestive system, and skin.

Energy therapies are healing techniques that treat the mind, body, and spirit. Doctors sometimes refer to them as alternative or complementary therapies. There is a growing interest in using energy therapies for a variety of health conditions.

Foot reflexology is a treatment that’s been practiced for centuries. It involves applying pressure to different points on the bottom of the foot.