What is Hilot?

in tagalog, hilot means a calming touch or massage. Hilot is a traditional Philippine art of healing, which uses massage, chiropractic manipulation and herbal drugs to restore mental and physical health. The exact methods of this folk medicine are transmitted from generation to generation and healers usually do not share them. This form of traditional medicine was popular in the Philippines before the advent of modern medicine and has recently seen revival because people are looking for non -invasive and safe alternative medicine. The practitioner uses the diagnostic method of the touch to identify the root of the problem and then decide on appropriate treatment to help the patient. The nursing session generally begins with ritual singing, which are designed to induce and recognize and natural healing forces, and during treatment the healer will use coconut oil, bananas extracts and various other herbal preparations.

2This type of stress healing is often recommended for redesigned people and can also be used safely in pregnant women. Massage can be used to alleviate the strictness of the child's birth and in some cases the masseur can also be used to bring abortion.

Practicing Hilot also treats sprained joints and sets dislocated bones. In modern times it is common to make an X -ray and then, with the doctor's agreement, have a problem with the masseur to solve. This treatment may occasionally be somewhat painful and the healer can provide herb patient in advance to relieve pain. Many people are willing to endure the inconvenience of massage, because it seems that the body will recover faster and there are no negative side effects.

The duration of the hilot massage depends on the type of health problem that is treated, and in some cases a specific round of massages may be required. People who had a massage are generally recommended not to buy at least a day after it. Obviously it should give the skin a chance to properly absorbCoconut oil used in a massage.