stomach contractions (was: advice for daughter)

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>>Most people have

three stomach contractions per minute that mixes the food with

enzymes and digestive juices to turn it into chyme which is the

equiv. of pureed food.

I'm utterly ignorant about this so perhaps this is unhelpful, but I'm wondering

if there are massage techniques that might help? When my daughter had colic I

had to press and massage her belly constantly (including holding her body on one

hand above my head, eek) if she was to have any relief. Could there be a

technique that simulates the three contractions per minute, perhaps while you're

reading or singing to her, and perhaps that might also help with any

neurological component? My massage therapist is wonderful overall and

specializes in massage for otherwise insoluble medical issues, and I know she

works on digestive problems. If it's not in the budget perhaps one meeting to

learn techniques would be helpful?