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Show YOUR HEALTH BY DR. R H BISHOP. I 4 ' SECRETS OF MASSAGE. So brilliant have been the results of properly applied massage that a 1 host of charlatans nnd fakers has j ; sprung up to exploit the system. Just as fl the case of all effective means or treating the sick, It is safe' and qealtn-glvlng only when applied1 'by one whoso knowledge ol the con J itltUtiOD of Ihe human bod of path ologj and of the sciences is suitable to select proper treatment for each Individual. The purpose ol massage is lo free the tissues from waste products which a stagnant circulation leaves In them In general to promote circulation and ' exercise the muscles. The first general rule of m;i.-sai.v I -thal all movements should be toward ' the heart. Tho various movements used In massage are: stroking, frlc tion. kneading, vibration, percussion and Joint movements Stroking consists of a gentle soda tivo movement with fingers or palm Friction Is a heavy stroking, using the balls of the thumb and flugers The, first relieves nervousness; the secoo is good for stagnant blood vessel. Knfnding is su r-lternato com pro i aion and lifting of the tissues nol ki ting the hand elide over the surface J as In the other movements but re mainlng in one place, Vibration is done with the finger tin or with electric vibrators. It and the kneading are good stimulants for those who need a stirring up of the digestive and eliminating systems. Joint movements are used in final stages of treatment for arthritic trou-bles, trou-bles, such as rheumatism. For constipation due to sluggish aess, the kneading and friction of the-abdomen, the-abdomen, beginning .t the right hip, passing upward, tdvrard the ribs across to the left side and then down to the pelvis, is quite effective oo IbbbbbbI |