Furniture Reporter

Everybody in this modern hi-tech living system faces the common stressful living style which includes — money, deadlines, lack of time, and a hundred other things. All of these factors have tended people to search for ways to relax and to enjoy life. One of the best ways to reduce this stress is using a calming and energizing Shiatsu Massage Chair.

The term “shiatsu” refers to a form of Asian massage. “Shiatsu” means “finger pressure” and is the name of a conventional and widely used type of massage. In this traditional massage, technique of digging deep into the muscle tissue is used to ease out knots and break tension. The shiatsu technique involves patting, rotating, sweeping and vibrating the affected areas. Another popular form of massage is the “barefoot shiatsu”. In this technique, the therapist walks on the back of the patient to remove tension. Shiatsu is commonly used for curing physical disorder and relieving pain e.g. Back pain which is very common in adults. It is believed that major reason of pain is the lack of proper blood circulation in the body. Shiatsu can also be used to treat emotional problems too.

Now days, this wonderful massage is easily available with the help of Shiatsu Massage Chair. These chairs give the illusion of human touch. These chairs are often useful in the treatment of digestive problems, headaches, back pain etc. The difference is that with a massage chair, you can get the benefits of this popular massage from your home at any time you wish.

Shiatsu Massage Benefits

Shiatsu massage is also called as acupressure. It should not be confused with acupuncture therapy in which needles are used. The theory used in this type of massage therapy is to align muscles in such a way so that it opens up the inner energy source. Major benefits of shiatsu massage include:

• Reduction in blood pressure
• Helps in reducing mental anxiety
• Increase blood circulation
• Improves joint flexibility
• Releases toxins from the body
• Reduces body tension and stress
• Helps in reducing swelling in injuries
• Increased endorphin levels
• Muscle and tissue relaxation
• Promotes deeper breathing and many more….

Shiatsu Massage Therapy is safe, integrated and effective. It does not involve the use of drugs, medicines or harmful procedures. It can be used as an effective option to keep your body fit. Now, these wonderful chairs are available online. So need is to just visit- www.thamesfurniture.co.uk, you will get a complete range of these wonderful Shiatsu Chairs.

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Ancient Greek sofa with one arm rest. [3]

A sofa also known as a couch is an essential piece of furniture in living rooms although it is also seen in large bedrooms. Previously considered as a piece of furniture used only by the rich and famous, nowadays the sofa can be found in homes of lower and middle income groups.

Earlier, sofas used to be filled with bird feathers or horse hairs. Nowadays they are filled with springs, rubber foam, air, or water. The filling is masked with textiles, leather, or plastic. A wide variety of sofas are available to suit every taste and budget.

Few variations of sofa

* 2-seater (loveseat)

* 3- or more seater (settee)

* Canapé (3-seater with ornamentation)

* Chaise Longue (a long couch with a single armrest)

* Chesterfield or Davenport (Futon-style couch with area under seats used for storage, named after the Earl of Chesterfield and the now-defunct A.H.Davenport Company. )

* Divan (mattress on the floor or on low height structure with plenty of cushions)

* Futon (opens to double as a bed)

* Lofabed (futon mattress and davenport base combination)

* Ottoman (1-seater doubles as footstool)

* Sectionals (generally maximum up to four sections with two or more seats comprising a section, angular joined at 90 degrees or any other chosen angle)

* Sofa set (2 armchairs and 2- or 3-seater sofa)

Being an important part of the living room, a sofa can also be complemented with other pieces of furniture and accessories. Usually recliners, chairs, stools, footstools, bean bags, center tables, coffee tables, corner tables, antique pieces, china vases, silver candle stands, crystal bowls, rugs, carpets, paintings, family pictures, flower vases, cabinets for books, television, music system, desktop computer, and curio pieces are used along with the sofa in the living room.

Sofas are inviting and contribute towards a homely, warm atmosphere. The practice of watching television while slumping on a comfortable couch has given rise to a social phenomenon titled, “couch potato”. In numerous theatrical, television, and cinematic settings, the couch has become an indispensable stage property. The sofa has also become a status symbol as it reflects the taste and economic position of the owner of the house. However, primarily used for sitting, the sofa combines the purposes of socialization, relaxation, and decoration.

References:

1. John Gloag, A Short Dictionary of Furniture rev. ed. 1962. (London: Allen & Unwin)

2. http://www.sil.si.edu/DigitalCollections/Art-Design/garde-meuble/

3. The image used here was first published in the 1st (1876–1899), 2nd (1904–1926) or 3rd (1923–1937) edition of Nordisk familjebok. The copyrights for that book have expired and this image is in the public domain.

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