It’s summer and it’s hot out there. To feel your best be sure to stay adequately hydrated. Drink water to prevent muscle cramps and fatigue especially when outside in the hot sun. When you are dehydrated your muscles are too. Thirsty muscles will “knot up” and cramp quicker than healthy hydrated muscles. Coffee, iced tea … Read more
Many of us spend much of our day hunched over. We may be working at a computer, using a smart phone, reading or engaging in a similar activity, but the posture is the same: the head and neck are tilted downward and the shoulders are rolled forward. By the end of the day the neck … Read more
One of the best ways to relieve stress is through music. There is no question that music can be relaxing and even help you to concentrate in certain situations. Quite a bit of research has been done on this topic, and many health practitioners now use music to help patients relax. There is even a … Read more
How massage helps women Massage for transitions and PMS If you are a woman, massage can help support you in many of your transitions from adolescence, motherhood and beyond menopause. How can massage help? Massage offers the time and space to relax. During a massage, you breathe deeply and let go of anxiety and irritability. … Read more
Massage for tendinitis Massage can help this injury Tendinitis can affect everyone from tennis players and golfers to warehouse and office workers. Known for painful inflammation (‘itis’ refers to inflammation), scarring of tendons, swelling, and a feeling of weakness, tendinitis inhibits proper muscle function. The tendon is the tissue at the end of the muscle … Read more
What mothers really need… Making the gift of bodywork work for you What better gift for a hard-working mom than massage or bodywork? Whether you are a mom, or have a mom, here are some reasons mothers need support to receive nurturing touch on Mother’s Day. – Mothers worry. – Mothers have to multi-task whether … Read more
Prevent injuries in the great outdoors Prepare with massage and warmups Like so many others, you may feel the need to get out of the house and move. When you go outside, it may be for vigorous activities like gardening, raking leaves, or exercise. Think ahead and prepare. Make sure your muscles are warm. Wear … Read more
How reducing stress promotes your health A positive cascade of benefits Many studies of massage have shown its ability to decrease stress hormones and calm the nervous system. Dr. Tiffany Field, founder of the Touch Research Institute, University of Miami, has seen massage induce relaxation, resulting in a cascade of physical and emotional effects. All … Read more
Six tips to feel better and work better Letting stress build up at work can lead to tension and irritability and can even cause you to dislike an otherwise interesting job. Here are some suggestions to better manage the effects of stress. – Pace yourself. Keep your expectations of yourself and co-workers realistic and don’t … Read more
Reflexology, past and present Technique reduces stress, tension, anxiety Asian art tells us that foot massage has been practiced for centuries, most famously in the pictographs found in the tomb of an ancient Egyptian physician. In the late 19th century, osteopathic doctors began investigating and talking about reflexology. These pioneers used reflex points all over … Read more