Comparison of the Effectiveness That Shiatsu Massage of Cervico-brachial Area Has on Psychosomatic Relaxation Where Qi Is Applied and Where It Is Not(<Main Topics>Human PSI Forum "Human Potential Science" International Forum : Physical and Physiological Approach Joint with "Mystery of Mind and Body" International Forum and The Fourteenth Symposium on Life Information Science (International Version) 22-27 August 2002, OVTA, Makuhari, Chiba (near Tokyo), Japan)

Abstract

Shiatsu massage on the cervico-brachial area is useful in inducing psychosomatic relaxation to reduce strain, anxiety and prevent unpleasant postoperative symptoms in dental patients. Here we clinically and objectively observed the difference in effect when Shiatsu is applied with 'Qi' (life energy) consciously wishing to heal the patient and when Shiatsu is simply applied mechanically.