Category Archives: Health & Wellness
Massage for Knee Pain
The knee is a complex arrangement of muscles, cartilage, tendons, ligaments and bones that becomes more vulnerable to injury as we age. Chronic knee pain can be caused by a number of factors and can have a negative effect on … Continue reading
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Tagged chronic, joint, knee, Massage, pain, surgery, therapy
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Massage for the New Year
It is the beginning of a new year, which can be an energizing yet worrisome time. Like a blast of cold wind, the month of January brings to our attention the possibility of new opportunities and causes us to reflect … Continue reading
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Tagged chair massage, fitness goal, Massage, new year, resolution
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Massage Therapy Comforts Sick Children
An increasing number of pediatric health care practitioners are incorporating massage to compliment treatment as well as to provide comfort to ill children. The Touch Research Institute has studied the role that pediatric massage can play in the improvement of … Continue reading
Aromatherapy and Massage Work Together to Improve Physical and Emotional Health
Massage combined with aromatherapy can have a significant impact on stress, anxiety and the immune system. Several recent studies have explored whether combining aromatherapy with therapeutic massage can increase the benefits that each have been shown to provide on their … Continue reading
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Tagged anxiety, aromatherapy, cortisol, emotional, health, Massage, stress
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Massage Therapy and Depression
One of the best-known benefits of massage therapy is its ability to enhance feelings of well-being and studies show promise in aiding those diagnosed with depression.
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Tagged cortisol, depression, Massage, pain, serotinin, stress
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Diabetics Benefit from Massage Therapy
Diabetes is a chronic condition that affects the body’s ability to use sugar. The American Diabetes Association estimates that 24 million Americans are presently suffering from diabetes. Although treatments are available, diabetes is still a leading cause of death in … Continue reading
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Tagged blood sugar, circulation, diabetes, Massage, stress
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Therapeutic Massage as a Treatment for ADHD
It’s back to school time, and this year thousands of students will be diagnosed with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, commonly referred to as ADHD.
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Tagged adhd, adolescents, attention deficit, children, Massage, school, youth
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Lights, Camera, Massage!
Films are being produced and released at a feverish pace, offering moviegoers more choices than ever before. Although the red carpet premieres are glamorous, and the special effects are stunning, the business of movie making is an extremely stressful and … Continue reading
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Tagged cast, crew, entertainment, film, Massage, movie, television, tv
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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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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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