Magnesium
An important element in replacing protein and carbohydrates and is needed for the working of the muscles which includes the heart. Magnesium also plays an important role in growing and developing bones. When there is not enough magnesium present in the body, can cause irritability, insomnia, difficulties with concentration, muscle spasms, dizziness, and headaches. Found mainly in fully ground grains, wheat germ, wheat bran, leguminous plants (beans, peas, lentil), coffee, and tea.
Magnetic ring / Pulsatron
The magnetic field that we all live in is an essential part of our well-being. Magnetic therapy utilises the natural energies of magnetism that are important to human existence and overall health. Magnetism is very effective for healing and restoring the natural balance of the body. Magnetic rings alleviate pain of arthritis, headaches, back pain, shoulder pain, ankle pain and neck pain.
Magneto-therapy
You can obtain more energy, enhance your ability to focus and relieve chronic pain by applying magneto-therapy. It can help in case of knee pain, neck pain sciatica, arthritis, bursitis, muscle pain, shoulder pain, tennis elbow, back pain. A powerful magnet smaller than a penny placed near a pain or injury to relieve your pain. The magnetic field produced by permanent magnets is a safe natural energy source.
Manganese
Takes part in replacing proteins, body fat and carbohydrates as well as in the development of bones and connective tissue.
Massage
Manipulation of tissues, usually manually, to improve health and well-being by relaxing muscles, relieving tension, and improving circulation.
Mayr (juice) fast
Mayr Therapy is based upon the oldest cleansing and regenerative method known to mankind, namely: Therapeutic Dietary. According to European medical experience, there is no disease process that cannot be favourably influenced by this method. It has been found to be especially effective for the treatment of asthma, sinus problems, arthritis, psoriasis, food and other allergies.
Mayr stomach therapy
As an effect of the breathing synch movements, the blood and lymph circulation of the stomach organs improve. It’s course-like use makes the stomach problems disappear, improves the digestion, decreases cramps and expansions. It is an additional treatment to digestive problems, stoppage, stomach-and bowelfester, bowel mucous membrance-inflammation. Moreover, it is useful to treat gynaecological problems.
Mechanotherapy
Those therapeutic processes where mechanical energy is expended to serve the healing process (e.g., therapeutic gymnastics, massage).
Medicinal exercises
For improving motion, blood circulation, respiration, the nervous system. Its methods are relaxation, strengthening and coordination improvement.
Medicinal massage
For improving the blood supply of the problematic part of the body. Helps to improve gait, recovery after illnesses or accidents and births defects. By special movements the cramped muscles are loosened and the pain is eased. The massage oil also has a pain killing effect.
Meditation
Practice of using mental skills to perform such feats as focusing attention on a single object for a long period of time; cultivating compassion, which involves the transforming of negative events; and creating a state of pure awareness of thoughts, emotions, and sensations without reacting. Meditation is said to increase emotional well-being and is being studied for alleged benefits to physical health.
Molibdene
It can be found in quite small quantities in the human body. It plays a crucial role in purine metabolism, and it is also present in certain enzymes. Its consumption in large quantities can cause lack of copper. Meats, milk, seeds of leguminous plants, and cereal crops are molybdenum sources.
Mud pack
To improve circulation a detoxifying, smoothing sea mud is applied to the body for nourishment of tired skin, and to relax and de-stress the body, leaving your skin silky smooth. Sometimes mud is mixed with other materials e.g.: paraffin, this treatment is called parafango.
Mandi Susu
Indonesian bath using milk, buttermilk, or yogurt.
Marine Hydrotherapy
A form of thalassotherapy using water jets to massage and reduce pain, and increase circulation.
Matrix
The formative part of the nail.
Medical Esthetician
Skin care specialist who works with a physician in a medical setting, usually before and after cosmetic surgery.
Medical Massage
Therapeutic massage applied to painful areas to release trapped muscles or to counter ischemia, a condition in which the blood doesn’t flow properly to the muscles.
Medical Spa
A spa that includes medical therapeutic treatments along with the customary spa treatments. A doctor or other health care professional must oversee all medical treatments. Many doctors, such as plastic surgeons and dermatologist are offering spa treatments to aid in their patients’ healing processes and comfort levels. According to the International Medical Spa Association: A medical spa is a facility that operates under the full-time, on-site supervision of a licensed health care professional. The facility operates within the scope of practice of its staff, and offers traditional, complementary, and alternative health practices and treatments in a spa-like setting. Practitioners working within a medical spa will be governed by their appropriate licensing board, if licensure is required.
Meditation
A form of concentration usually focused around breathing, relaxation, clearing one’s thoughts and becoming one with the inner and outer self.
Mehndi (see Henna)
Melanin
Pigment in the skin.
Melanocyte
The cell that produces melanin.
Melanogenesis
Synthesis of melanin.
Melanoma
A type of skin cancer found in the cells that produce pigment. This cancer can be deadly and is often caused by overexposure to the sun, especially during childhood and teenage years.
Melanosomes
The membrane packet that contains melanin.
Melasma
Pigmentation of the face, most commonly on the malar area(the upper cheek), bridge of the nose, forehead, and upper lip, that occurs in half of women during pregnacy; birth control pills can cause melasma; hormone therapy after menopause does not cause the condition.
Mesotherapy
A series of nutraceutical injections to the middle layer (mesoderm) of the skin to dissolve fat and reduce cellulite. Mesotherapy is a non-invasive procedure that must be administered by a medical professional.
Microcomedone
Tiny comedone, naked to the visible eye, but felt within the hands.
Mitosis
Process of cell division.
Moor
German for mud
Moor Peat Bath
Nutrient-rich bath consisting of organic materials; relieves stiffness and pain.
Morphology
Massage focused on specific digestive areas in order to improve digestion and eliminate waste. Specialized training required.
Mud
Nutrient-rich mud compounds used in various spa treatments to exfoliate and rejuvenate skin. Usually contains therapeutic minerals that claim to have detoxifying and healing effects to aid in the relief of ailments such as rheumatism, inflammation of nerves, etc.
Myofascial Release
Various massage techniques dedicated to smoothing away knots in the fascia – connective tissues that hold muscles together. The best way to smooth fascia knots is through Rolfing, which can be painful.