We live in a society where everyone seems to be stressed much of the time. Unfortunately, there are many negative consequences to this phenomenon. When we feel chronic stress, it can often lead to Generalized Anxiety Disorder, which affects about 6.8 million adults in the United States. An anxious person is often overly stressed about…
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GOOOOOAAAAAALLLLL!!!! Did you see that World Cup match last night? Yeah, the one where the guys from USA actually won … and did so in rather dramatic fashion? It was spectacular – a great game of suspense, drama, injury and crazy kicks. But highlights will be on the news for days given the novelty of…
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Here’s a staggering statistic – more than 350 million people across our globe suffer from depression. In the United States, it is estimated that one in 10 are depressed. This is probably not completely surprising if we stop to think about it. Many of us know someone or are related to someone who has depression.…
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Although spring is arriving and it is refreshing to feel some warm air and see bright flowers, April is actually a very stressful month. Hence, April is also “Stress Awareness Month” – and for very good reason! In addition to “Tax Day,” businesses tend to gear up for a big spring push before the summer…
Details Healthy Living, Marketing and promotion, Massage therapy benefitsBy Mark VolkmannLove the arrival of Spring but tired of the sneezy, eye-watering, nose-itching conditions that inevitably arrive too? We feel your pain. And we also know that taking meds constantly isn’t much fun either. But that pollen – and the constant headache – has got to go. So we’ve got 5 natural remedies that will give…
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Sleep is a pretty mysterious concept (though we highly recommend more of it ourselves)! Although there are many theories, researchers don’t know why we need to sleep to stay healthy and alive. But it’s no mystery that sleep deprivation can be harmful to both the body and the mind. And it’s also no secret we…
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Always live life looking at the glass half full. A cliché that’s easier said than done, right? We know first hand that sometimes it’s easier to focus on the problems and how we can’t fix it, rather than what we can do. But it turns out that being optimistic isn’t just better for finding solutions, it…
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The practice of yoga is unique. It connects us, and brings us together. People practice around the world – in all different shapes, colors and sizes. Yoga is open and accepting to all walks of life, one of the many reasons it is so appealing. But practicing yoga means something different to everyone. There is…
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March is fun for a few reasons. Exciting basketball, green beer and a confused body clock. Wait, that’s not fun. March is supposed to be when we shake off the winter doldrums and see the light at the end of the tunnel in the form of daffodils and light sweater-weather. Yet, Daylight Savings Time robs…
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Don’t spend Valentine’s Day stressing about what to wear, where to go to dinner, or what to buy your sweetie. Give your significant other the gift of a massage … from you! Create the relaxing atmosphere of a spa in your own home and make this Valentine’s Day one to remember. Why massage? The question…
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