As a trained Hilot Binabaylan (shaman), I use a unique system of diagnosing an illness, which uses fresh banana leaves and distilled coconut oil, which are applied to body parts to determine the malady of the client. 

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Hilot uses manipulative strokes that are similar to other forms of massage, but it is uniquely Filipino. Hilot Haplos stroke is a short, gliding, light stroke that warms the bodily tissue, increasing blood and lymph circulation, thus flushing out lumps and toxic waste.

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Hilot Pahagod is a friction stroke similar to Swedish massage - a long deep pointed stroke used to promote venous blood flow, loosen stiff joints, and flush out toxins from the body.

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Hilot Pindot is performed by compressing tissue, using either one finger or elbow, in making pointed pressure to the skin surface. It is applied by pressing down or around an area with circular or reciprocating movements. It increases blood circulation for areas that have little or no blood supply, such as ligaments and tendons.

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Hilot Pisil is a two or more finger pressure that is done through a cycle of rhythmic lifting, squeezing and releasing body tissue. Performing it improves cellular nutrition.

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Hilot Piga is a method of grasping, pulling and pushing certain body parts which are fleshy enough to squeeze, to drain out metabolic waste substances from the body.