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Hospitals Now Offering Therapeutic Massage to Pregnant Women and New Moms
Several Tennessee hospitals have begun offering therapeutic massage to women who are delivering babies within their network of facilities.
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Tagged Massage, neuromuscular, newborn, pregnant, prenatal, swelling, women
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SPOTTED! George Bush's New Website Suggests He's Considering Future Career Options
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Tagged funny, george bush, Massage, website
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Massage Helps Cyclists Reach Peak Performance
If you have ever watched television coverage of a major cycling race, such as the Tour de France or Giro d’Italia, you have undoubtedly seen an array of motorcycles and cars huddled together, driving perilously close to the riders. These … Continue reading
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Tagged cycling, Massage, muscle pain, sports
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Massage and Migraine Headaches
Migraine headaches cause severe pain and often incapacitate those who suffer from them. Migraines are commonly associated with extreme sensitivity to light and sound, as well as with nausea and vomiting. The pain and corresponding symptoms can debilitate sufferers for … Continue reading
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Tagged headache, Massage, migraine, pain, tension
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Take Time-Outs to Cut the Risk of being Sidelined!
We all have daily stressors and it is not easy to find the time to accomplish everything we would like to get done each day. With the demands on our time rising, finding an opportunity to rest is becoming more … Continue reading
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Tagged health, Massage, relaxation, stress
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Massage Aids in Improved Immune System Function
Our bodies have a network of organs, cells and tissues that work together to protect us from disease and infection. This network includes the tonsils, spleen, lymph nodes, bone marrow, and white blood cells, called lymphocytes. Without a properly functioning … Continue reading
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Tagged circulation, immune system, lymph, Massage
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The Benefits of Therapeutic Massage for Repetitive Stress Injuries
Repetitive Stress Injury (RSI) is a condition that usually develops slowly over time and is caused by prolonged stress or overuse of a particular area of the body. Repeating the same action over and over causes inflammation and can lead … Continue reading
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Tagged carpal tunnel syndrome, Massage, repetitive stress injury, stretching
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Can't Sleep? Massage Can Help!
It’s common knowledge that one should get eight hours of sleep each night. A 2006 study has shown that people often underestimate the amount of sleep they are actually getting. The data shows that although the subjects stayed in bed … Continue reading
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The Benefits of Massage for Treatment of Arthritic Conditions (Part II)
The knee joint is the joint most commonly associated with osteoarthritis. The diminished cartilage within the knee joint causes a deep, persistent ache which is aggravated by use. The simple act of walking can become a painful experience for those … Continue reading
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Tagged arthritis, Massage, osteoarthritis, swedish
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The Benefits of Massage for Treatment of Arthritic Conditions (Part I)
Arthritis is a painful and debilitating condition that affects millions of Americans. It is broadly defined as an inflammation of the joints. The Centers for Disease Control recently released figures showing that arthritis is the predominant cause of
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Tagged arthritis, fibromyalgia, Massage
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