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CONTENT TOP 10 NATURAL WONDERS OF THAILAND // 014 SOME LIKE IT HOT // 020 AKA KURO SHIATSU MASSAGE // 022
SPOTLIGHT ON // 026 Foster + Partners Art-Filled City Break in Bangkok! Chalermchai Kositpipat ILLEGAL LOGGING AND TIMBER IN THAILAND:
COMPLIANCE NOT COMPLICITY // 032 BANGKOK’S ‘GREEN LUNG’:
BANG KRAJAO // 038 WEEKEND AWAY: DARUMA ECO-FARM // 042
ENERGAIA // 044 INTRODUCING VILLA SEAWADEE // 046 GREEN WALLS, URBAN FARMS AND BIO-MATS. // 056
VERDANT VENTURES!: KEEPING THE GREEN OPTIONS GROWING // 060 VINE TO WINE WITH LITTLE LESS // 064
CERA’ // 068 CITY BREAK: LIAJIANG, CHINA // 072
THE LITTLE BLACK BOOK // 079
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SHIATSU FOR PREGNANCY There are few gifts more precious than new life, and few occasions when a woman’s health is of higher priority than during pregnancy. It is also a time of increased risk, extraordinary aches and heightened vulnerability to ailments for both mother and baby. To create the optimal environment for the baby to thrive and develop, the body may need assistance in adapting to the physical demands of nourishing and protecting two beings at once. Throughout his massage career and education, Pascal has undertaken specific training to treat pregnant women. Shiatsu improves a variety of complaints, including lower back pain, leg pain, constipation, heartburn, bloating and swelling, and in some cases, morning sickness. Some of his most loyal clients have been bedridden pre-natal patients and Pascal agrees absolutely that pregnancy massage is irresponsible and dangerous in the wrong hands. Identifying areas absolutely not to touch; unless inducing labour is the desired effect; he quickly hones in on pressure points that ease pains particular to maternity.
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Working on the bump, achey strained stomach muscles stretched to capacity are gently coaxed into relaxation, easing the baby into the ‘head-down’ pose achieving what Pascal calls “soft belly.” For expectant mothers with squirmers, or those plagued with the pre-natal affliction of ‘right-side abdominal pain’ – this belly work provides remarkable relief. Head, neck and back are treated from side on, with a cushion between the knees to support your lower back and belly comfort. Patients are often surprised with seemingly innocuous pressure points that soothe multiple stiff or stinging areas around the body. Lower back acupressure releases many kinds of cramp caused by the additional weight and swelling on the joints and the widening of the hips. Leg and feet work produces the most surprising results; improved blood flow and water retention elimination as the toxins exit the body. Aka Kuro Shiatsu Massage meets the changing needs of maternity with immediate, drug-free pain relief as well as helping to extinguish symptoms of morning sickness. Those with other problems, muscular strains or sports injuries will also benefit from a highly trained and experienced Shiatsu masseur with professional European standard therapy. Add the luxury of convenience; attended by Aka Kuro at your own home / office / resort or hotel; and your treatment is entirely tailored to your wants, needs and availability. Call Pascal today to book your first appointment and enjoy better health, naturally with Shiatsu massage.
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SPOTLIGHT ON: FOSTER+PARTNERS
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SPOTLIGHT ON: ART-FILLED CITY BREAK IN BANGKOK!
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SPOTLIGHT ON: CHALERMCHAI KOSITPIPAT
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